Lab Technician Quality Control

KINSHU PATEL

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EDUCATION

Adelphi University Garden City, NY

Master of Science, Biotechnology, May 2024

Thesis: "Unveiling Cryptic Plasmid Diversity through Molecular Analysis and Characterization" published at ProQuest. Ganpat University Gujarat, India

Bachelor of Biotechnology, May 2021

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Adelphi University Garden City, NY

Graduate Student Researcher January 2023 – May 2024

Cultivated and isolated 16 bacterial strains from salt marsh sediments to characterize plasmid DNA.

Performed 30+ runs of gel electrophoresis and PCR for DNA analysis.

Analyzed DNA sequencing data and conducted bioinformatics analysis, achieving 80% accuracy in species identification, and contributed to the development of a comprehensive genetic database utilized by research teams worldwide. Ganpat University Gujarat, India

Undergraduate Researcher January – May 2020

Developed five different natural herb-based pesticides for fungal infections and tested them on 10 different plants, presenting the findings at university conferences

PRESENTATION

Adelphi University Scholar and Creative Works Conference April 2024

"Unveiling Cryptic Plasmid Diversity through Molecular Analysis and Characterization" (E-poster) TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adelphi University Garden City, NY

Teaching Assistant August 2022 – May 2024

Implemented a streamlined grading system, reducing grading time by 20%.

Provided timely feedback to 100+ students, contributing to a 25% increase in overall student performance.

Supported laboratory procedures, including 5 types of media/buffer prep, and filtrations. LAB EXPERIENCE

Bloom Labs Manhattan, NY

Lab Technician (Intern) September - December 2023

Operated extruders, vacuum ovens, and Differential Scanning Calorimeters (DSC), averaging 15 runs per week.

Contributed to new textile products development by gaining expertise in extrusion, protein chemistry, thermo-analysis, material science, and fiber making.

Cell Care Pathology Lab Gujarat, India

Lab Technician June 2021 - June 2022

Conducted 20 tests per day; analyzed samples and ensured quality control.

Assisted in data collection, interpretation, and report generation for 20+ tests per day.

Managed the execution of RT-PCR tests during the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing of 500+ samples per week accurately.

Improved labeling processes for chemical reagents and glassware, ensuring 100% safety compliance and reducing search time for materials by 20%.

Maintained equipment and instruments, ensuring a 99% uptime and minimizing disruptions COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) LAB SKILLS

Molecular biology techniques: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Gel Electrophoresis, DNA/RNA Extraction, 16S gene sequencing

Microbiological techniques: Aseptic techniques, Plate Streaking (Urine, Stool, Blood), Cell counting, Antibiotic sensitivity testing

Analytical techniques: Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Microscopy, ELISA, Western blot

Laboratory procedures: Media Preparation, Pipetting, Titration, Centrifugation, Calibration, PCR purification, Autoclave operation

Lab management: Inventory & record keeping, Safety Protocols and compliance, Quality control, Sample tracking and labeling

SCIENTIFIC WRITING SKILLS

Research Papers: Draft and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Grant Proposals: Write proposals to secure funding for scientific research.

Technical Reports: Summarize experimental procedures, results, and conclusions, clearly and concisely.

Manuscript Preparation: Adhere to journal-specific formatting and style guidelines.

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