Quality Control Assistant

Quality-focused and results-driven professional, equipped with extensive experience within the Biotechnology and Pharmacy field; complemented with broad-based knowledge of routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments, management of laboratory resources, and development of standard operating procedures for laboratory and instrument operations. Possess strong qualifications in improving experimental protocols and troubleshooting capacities, combined with effective organizational, communication, and human relation skills.

Recognized for displaying strong work ethics and great multitasking abilities and for maintaining high professional demeanor and cooperative attitude

Ranked 2nd place during Poster Presentations at PHARMA-VISTA (2009) PHARMA-ZEPHYR (2008) at K.B. Institute of Pharmacy

Technology savvy; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based assays

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Laboratory Procedures

In Vitro and In Vivo Pharmacological Laboratory Studies | Gas Chromatography | Paper Chromatography Gel Electrophoresis | Polymerase Chain Reaction | DNA Analysis (Molecular Biology Laboratory)

Microbiological Assays (Aseptic Microbiology Laboratory) | Chemical Tests (Medicinal Chemistry)

Pharmaceutical Analysis | Sterilization Techniques | Technical Writing | Laboratory Safety Genetically Modified Products (GMPs)

Equipment/Tools

Ball Mills | High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) | UV Spectrophotometer

Dissolution Tester | Tablet Disintegrator | Polarometer | Conductometer | Rotary Tablet Machine

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biotechnology: May 2011

Polytechnic Institute of New York University Brooklyn, NY

Recipient of $4000 Graduate Scholarship

Bachelor of Pharmacy: Jun 2009

Gujarat University, K.B. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad, India

Introduction to Technical Writing Program: Fall 2010

Polytechnic Institute of NYU Brooklyn, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH/GRADUATE ASSISTANT

POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LABORATORY BROOKLYN, NY: DEC 2010-MAY 2011

Provide functional assistance to Professor Victor Barinov in studying the electric field to analyze the effect of electric field on different concentration of polymer hydrogels

Conduct analysis on the adhesion and cohesion mechanisms of polymers in support to the writing and completion of a research paper.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Drug Development and Quality Control (Certified Laboratory Training)

Apex Laboratories Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India: Nov 2008-Feb 2009

59th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress

Banaras Hindu University Varanasi, India

AFFILIATION

Student Member, Indian Pharmaceutical Association: 2008

Student member, Indian Pharmaceutical Congress 2007

PROJECTS AND REVIEWS

Effect of an Electric field on Adhesion Property of Hydrogel (Polyacrylamide) NYU-Poly, Brooklyn, NY: Ongoing

ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy: Introduction and Application Dec 2008-Mar 2009

o Explored the main application of the combined ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy technology

Novel Approaches in Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals PHARMAVISTA-2009, Kim, Surat: Nov 2008–Jan 2009

o Completed a study focused on the novel approaches in the delivery of pharmaceutical products

o Discussed different routes of administration, such as parenteral, oral, transdermal, and new syringe systems

Current Status and Newer Approaches of Antimalarial Drugs Pharma Zephyr-2008, Dhanap, Gandhinagar: Jan 2008–Oct 2008

o Compiled information on newer drugs, drug combination, and targets of parasites to support the studies for total cure of malaria

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