Quality Control Project

AMRINDER SINGH

Mailing Address

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Appt C 23,

Pittsburgh, PA

Cell: 347-***-**** Email *************@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE

Seek a position in the biotech industry, where I can utilize my innovative ideas, responsible attitude and progressive experience, to accomplish my and company’s goals.

SUMMARY

• One year industrial experience in cGMP settings as a quality control analyst.

• Three years of academic experience in molecular biology and microbiological lab settings, working on different quantitative and isolation techniques in aseptic conditions. Experienced in quantitative analysis of biomolecules at the genetic level.

• Familiar with Mass Spectrometry, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR, rPCR), -OMICS techniques.

• Proficient in Slide Preparation, Culture Techniques, DNA extraction and purification, GEL Electrophoresis, Spectrophotometry, Northern, Western and Southern Blots, Immunoassays, Chromatography techniques and Low and High Resolution Imaging (Microscopy).

• Adept at Plant Tissue Culture.

• Skillful in preparation of various growth media and stock solutions.

• Literature Research through programs like PubMed, Google Scholar, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Jan 2010 – Dec 2011 Master of Science (MS)

Department of Biotechnology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Jun 2007 - May 2008 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)

Bhai Maha Singh College of Engineering, Muktsar, Punjab Technical University, India.

Jun 2004 – May 2007 Bachelor of Science

M.S.Ramaiah College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India.

Emphasis: Genetics, Minor: Biochemistry & Microbiology

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jul 2008 - Jun 2009 A.P Solvex Limited, Saron Road, Dhuri, India

Job Description: Industrial Training in the Quality Control of Edible Oil and Research and Development on Rice Bran.

PROJECTS

• Quality Analyst Trainee – Assurance of essential fatty acids as per the guidelines of National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad for EFA in edible oils.

- Worked on quantification of composition of fatty acids.

- Sampling, including in process sampling, control samples and validation samples.

- Maintenance of Good Manufacturing Practice.

- Batch manufacturing record documentation and review.

• Research and Development Trainee – Project on the use of different refining processes for extraction of rice bran oil.

- Worked with the R&D team to develop the physical refining process, to deteriorate the loss of nutrients like Oryzanol and Vitamin E.

• Successfully completed Simulation Project on project management for Biotech Product Development.

• Project Report on the Product development of Free Flo34, a Descale Product of Randall LLC.

PUBLICATIONS

Biomarker: a novel approach to the drug discovery and development.

Status: Under review.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Decision analysis software: Microsoft Excel, Excel OM, POM, SPSS

Programing language: C and C++

Other: MS Office, Microsoft FrontPage

PERTINENT COURSES TAKEN

• Independent Study on Biomarkers ( Three Credit Course based on the extensive Literature Research on the novel techniques in the field of biomarkers)

• Molecular & Organismal Biology

• Immunology

• Biotech Product Development

• Marketing Management/Production Strategies

• Managing Operations

• Bio analytical Chemistry

• Genetics, Microbiology and Biochemistry

• Statistics, Applied Stat and Data Analysis

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Sept 2010 – present Co-founder of DSB (Duquesne Society for Biotechnology).

May 2011 – present Vice-President of DSB (Duquesne Society for Biotechnology).

Jan 2010 – present Member of Pennsylvania Bio.

Spring 2011- present Duquesne University Scholarship award

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