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Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Contributed significantly to the experimental setup of a spatial transcriptomics project that was published in Nature Communications• Developed partnerships and contributed to an environment of collaboration and workflow optimization by proactively sharing knowledge, ideas, and solutions• Implemented quality improvements aimed at refining processes and systems to improve efficiency of clinical workflows• Developed a unified workflow for variant data analysis and clinical reporting… Show more • Contributed significantly to the experimental setup of a spatial transcriptomics project that was published in Nature Communications• Developed partnerships and contributed to an environment of collaboration and workflow optimization by proactively sharing knowledge, ideas, and solutions• Implemented quality improvements aimed at refining processes and systems to improve efficiency of clinical workflows• Developed a unified workflow for variant data analysis and clinical reporting by integrating Qiagen Clinical Insight (QCI) Interpret One with internal Laboratory Information System (LIS)• Achieved operational efficiencies in the university environment through creative problem solving• Utilized solution-oriented approaches that improved operational efficiency to impact clinical workflows and research outcomes• Established strong business relationships with several leading organizations in the field of clinical diagnostics and molecular biology in North America• Performed single-cell sequencing on immunotherapy patient samples and high-throughput COVID-19 testing• Demonstrated efficient project management skills which involved goal setting, budget allotment and inventory management while also procuring cost-effective testing solutions Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

• Performed quality control (QC) tests and final inspection of electronic supplies before shipment to customers• Achieved targets by delivering orders within deadline• Identified non-conformities and coordinate with other departments to troubleshoot and rectify non-conforming products• Documented flow of process in the QC software and maintain process logs

Mumbai Area, India

• Successfully led several accreditation audits by College of American Pathologists (CAP) and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) with zero non-conformities• Designed a diagnostic Quality Assurance (QA) Program and implemented a Quality Management Plan (QMP) for establishing several clinical testing solutions by working with cross-functional teams• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing a team of five members by improving team… Show more • Successfully led several accreditation audits by College of American Pathologists (CAP) and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) with zero non-conformities• Designed a diagnostic Quality Assurance (QA) Program and implemented a Quality Management Plan (QMP) for establishing several clinical testing solutions by working with cross-functional teams• Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing a team of five members by improving team cohesiveness and agility• Developed and validated multiplex PCR panels for infectious diseases and cancer diagnosis• Created project proposals including assay development plan, budget and inventory, resource management, process flowchart, data analysis, and validation of product as a diagnostic test• Provided technical guidance to junior scientists in project teams• Implemented and documented technical procedures, process improvements, and assay validations• Coordinated with clinicians and health care professionals for clinical data collection• Organized internal training and workshops to educate and train interns and students Show less

Mumbai Area, India

• Gained proficiency in DNA methylation analysis for MGMT gene, western blotting, real-time PCR, hybridization assays, Sanger sequencing, etc.• Provided technical training to new staff, interns and students• Edited and formatted the departmental monthly newsletter• Verified and evaluated current SOPs, and modified protocols to enhance test performance • Part of the core auditee team in accreditation audits by CAP and NABL India

Mumbai Area, India

• Analyzed and reported microbiology test results to clinicians• Gained competency in molecular genotyping assays for TB drug resistance• Performed microscopy, microbial culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and serology• Generated annual performance reports by analyzing data of quality indicators• Part of the core auditee team in accreditation audits by CAP and NABL India

London, Uk

• Led laboratory sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Biomedical Sciences• Maintained a safe environment and raising any concerns with the course organizer• Provided factual feedback to students and the course organizer

Certification, Genetic Testing And Sequencing Technologies, 88%

Certification, Cancer Genomics And Precision Oncology, 92%

Online Course, Ethical & Social Challenges Of Genomic & Precision Medicine, 98.3%

Modules: Challenges in health related and reproductive testing/screening focusing on six specific areas: pre-conception genetic diagnosis.

Online Course, Genomic & Precision Medicine, 80.5%

Modules: Human Genome Structure, Function, & Variation; Applying Genomics to Medicine; Use of Next-Generation Sequencing for solving.

Master’S Degree, Molecular Medical Microbiology, First Class With Merit

Activities and Societies: International students group Modules: Infectious Diseases - Pathogenesis & Treatment; Bioinformatics; Research.

Bachelor’S Degree, Microbiology, First Class

Activities and Societies: Nature club, Zoology club Modules: Genetics & Molecular Biology & Virology, Medical Microbiology & Immunology.