Microbiologist/ Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Rohini Patil

Tel: 518-***-****

E-mail: ************@*******.***

Objective:

Aspired for obtaining a challenging position in a medical laboratory as Microbiologist/ Medical Technologist to utilize my knowledge and skills contributing to organization. Have a good background in microbiology, immunology, hematology, chemistry and biological sciences. Can rotate in related department of chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology. Ability to work independently and in team.

Education:

• Masters in Microbiology (1998-2000), University of Pune, India. GPA 3.01

• Bachelors of Science (Microbiology) (1995-1998), University of Pune, India. GPA 3.47

Visa Status:

US Permanent Resident (Green Card)

Computer Skills:

Basic knowledge about database, SQL, java and Microsoft office.

Skills:

• Knowledge in microbiology, immunology, hematology, chemistry and biological sciences.

• Good understanding of quality control concepts and general laboratory techniques.

• Sound knowledge of bacterial agents and standard biochemical tests.

• Knowledge of Microbiology & Immunology Techniques.

• Can verify record and report lab results on all performed tests.

• Perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

• Obtain specimens, cultivate, isolate and identify microorganisms for analysis.

• Identification and characterization of colonies.

• Examine cells stain with dye to locate abnormalities.

• Good analytical & problem-solving skills, the ability to attend to detail.

• Manage the use of time and other resources to complete the given task.

• Basic computer skills combined with internet proficiency.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Research Project:

Biorecycling of cheese whey for screening and propagation of antibiotic producing acidophilic Actinomycetes.

• Designed and set up experiments, analyzed and organized results for thesis purposes.

• Designed and set up experiments, analyzed and organized results for thesis purposes.

• Determined the optimum whey concentration for actinomycete growth.

• Calculated percentage depletion of ingredients of whey by actinomycetes.

• Examine activity of actinomycetes grown at different concentrations of whey against test organism by agar disc method.

• Studied the activity of culture supernatant of actinomycetes cultures grown in 10% whey broth against microorganisms by FDA method.

• Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms. Employed a range of investigative, recording and analysis techniques.

• Prepared, interpreted and presented data, using charts and graphs.

Conducted literature searches and critically evaluating information related to dissertation topic.

Summer Training:

Isolation and characterization of the Acinetobactor from healthy human skin and attempt to develop a new selective medium for Acinetobactor.

• Isolated and made cultures of Acinetobactor and other micro-organisms.

• Performed microscopic examination of micro-organisms to determine their morphological and physiological characteristics.

• Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.

• Characterized the isolated micro organism using different test methods.

Attempt to develop a new selective medium by controlling factors, such as moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.

• Performed related experiments & tasks as required

Extracurricular Activities:

• Participated in science day on 28th Feb 1998 at University of Pune.

• Participated in “SUDERSHSN”an exhibition held on occasion of Golden Jubilee Celebration of Pune University.

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