AVANTIKA PATEL

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Piscataway, NJ-****4

Email: adbqxz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Highly motivated, enthusiastic individual, seeking for a challenging position in the field of microbiology and research.

EDUCATION: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Major: Microbiology

Bachelor of Science Degree

EXPERIENCE: Eurofins CRL INC

Piscataway, New Jersey

Microbiologist, April 2017 to Current

Performing in-vitro tests such as Standard Plate Counts, and Preservative Effectiveness Tests.

Follow USP 51,PCPC, ISO, GMP, GLP and internal SOP’s.

Maintaining Quality Control of organisms.

Logging and preparing samples for testing.

Record and/or capture data

Preparing Quality Control Media

Communicating preliminary and/or final results as appropriate.

Training new employees.

Maintaining certifications of laboratory equipment

Validating new equipment in the Microbiology Laboratory and ordering supplies.

Entering and performing statistical analysis on data from in-vivo tests.

Contacting clients with preliminary and/or final results.

Technical review of final reports.

Writing Standard Operating Procedures and test protocols for the department.

Stryker Orthopaedics

Mahwah, New Jersey

Microbiology Technician, August 2015 to March2017

Performed population essay and Growth Promotion for testing

Developing and writing testing protocols to test medical devices per ISO/AAMI standards.

Performed Moist heat sterilization testing following the study protocols in order to validate medical devices.

Attended various project meeting to provide inputs for the designs of the medical instruments and how tray configuration would affect the sterilization of the trays.

Managed various projects simultaneously.

Training new employees.

Followed 21CFR 210/211 for Good manufacturing procedure (GMP) and GLP.

Performed growth promotion according to the SOP’s.

Evaluated the results of the study and generated final reports for Quality assurance to review.

Reviewed protocols and final reports for Quality Assurance.

Assisted lead Microbiologist with her projects and performed moist heat sterilization.

LabCorp Inc.

Raritan, New Jersey

Microbiology Technologist, September 2014 to August 2015

Perform complex laboratory tests and procedures on human blood and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies

Ability to perform microbiological procedures; culture and isolate microorganisms; analyze and interpret information from microscopy; prepare, read and interpret slide preparations.

Isolation and identification of following medically important bacteria like E.Coil, Enterobactoer aerogenes.

Running rapid testing i.e. GpA Rapid and probe, urine legionella and Strep pnumo, AlB Influence, sensi setup.

Excellent ability to analyze test results and biochemical reactions; identify microorganisms; interpret tests and quality control results; know principles of test systems.

Great visual acuity to distinguish fine gradations of color and texture, and sound manual dexterity to work with delicate instruments Great knowledge of chemical, biological and mathematical principles, and of laboratory instrumentation, method principles and techniques.

Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test results according to laboratory policies.

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all reagents.

Keep accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data according to laboratory policies.

Perform clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling STATS and alerting values to the appropriate department or clinician, disposing of contaminated specimens, control of inventory, etc.

Research at Dr. Lily Young’s Lab

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Research Assistant, Spring 2013 to Fall 2013

·Assisted Dr. Kist in her project

·Developed Laboratory skills

KEY COURSES: Food microbiology, Microbial Genomics, Immunology, Human Parasitology,

Environmental microbiology, Soil Ecology, Microbial Physiology, General Biochemistry Genetics, General Microbiology

SKILLS Certificates: Medical Assistant

Microbiology: Aseptic Technique, Plating techniques, Familiar with endotoxin testing and bio burden testing basic laboratory Procedures, microbial selection, Gram staining, Media and buffer preparation, water analysis by membrane filtration and MPN, Microbiology, identification of bacteria, UV spectroscopy, Isolation and inoculation of bacteria, GLP, GDP and GMP practice

Computer: Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop

Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish

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