Harshdeep Kaur Email & Phone Number

Warwick Hospital, Warwick

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

 Undertake simple pathology investigations Report factual data and information Package samples for onward transport in a safe and timely manner Plan, Monitor and evaluate the movement of laboratory specimens, blood, and tissues Support point-of-care testing Support remote blood transfusion and Haemobank management To deal with all patients, referring clinicians and consultant requests for information promptly and efficiently Assist with research and development Operate instrumentation for measuring pathology analytes Maintain communication with people on routine pathology issues Develop own personal development by carrying out various e-trainings and face-to-face training Monitor and maintain health and safety and security for self and others Contribute to the implementation and development of services Ensure own actions promote quality, equality, diversity, and rights

Walsall, England, United Kingdom

* Liaise with the BCPS POCT Manager or deputy in planning, coordinating and organising overall workload to ensure completion of work and that the POCT service is supported during normal working hours.* Answer telephone enquiries regarding POCT equipment and communicate professionally with clinical users and liaise with other health professionals and POCT equipment suppliers.* Use, troubleshoot and assess POCT equipment and decide on the course of action to be taken when equipment failures occur. Provide advice, support and training to less experienced users of the equipment.* When necessary, ensure faulty equipment is returned to the manufacturer, following set protocols.* Participate in stock control and correct storage of POCT consumables, alerting the BCPS POCT Manager or deputy when POCT consumables need to be purchased.* Assist in the distribution of External Quality Assurance (EQA) samples, collation of EQA data from appropriate software and entry of results into web based EQA schemes. * Analyse internal quality control (IQC) and EQA samples on POCT equipment when required. Perform tests using the equipment to ensure that it is working correctly.* Reconstitute IQC and EQA material which requires accuracy, ensuring that it is made up using correct volumes and with appropriate timings to ensure accurate results.* Carry out audits when required.* Carry out the safe, accurate and precise handling of POCT equipment, reagents and samples. The use of the POCT equipment requires good hand eye co-ordination.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Reception duties To safely handle, use, and dispose of biological samples and hazardous chemicals under the direction of a supervisor or manager. To receive, check conditions, and record details of incoming goods To collect, receive, sort, check patients and request details, label and process and where appropriate dispatch patient samples in line with Departmental procedure. Prioritise the workload so that urgent specimens are dealt with in a timely manner. To report to the relevant supervisor or manager any errors or incidents in line with Departmental procedure To store and organise samples in appropriate conditions in line with Departmental procedure To monitor and store consumables and reagents overseeing a procedure of stock rotation and support the Department in maintaining appropriate stock levelsTechnical duties Prepare reagents according to standard operating procedures as directed by a supervisor or manager Perform a range of laboratory tests following standard operating procedures that require speed, accuracy and good hand-eye coordination, e.g., handling pipettes, microtomy, using a centrifuge, use of analysers and specialist laboratory equipment as directed by a supervisor or manager Routine disposal of clinical specimens and waste as per laboratory protocols Perform daily housekeeping duties for example tidying and cleaning benches and work areas, cleaning, decontamination and maintenance of laboratory equipment Perform monitoring and recording of equipment for example temperature monitoring, air flow and chemical monitoring and inform a supervisor or manager of any non-conformances. Daily filing and scanning of paper and electronic records in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures. Perform laboratory administration duties such as recording specimen details, traceability, recording and updating information on laboratory systems e.g., Q-Pulse

Warwick Hospital, Warwick

 Using team work skills to work with the ward team to develop and maintain the patient environment Using interpersonal skills to provide a high quality, courteous, and efficient beverage and meal service to meet patient needs  Keeping in mind the safety, cleanliness, and hygiene of myself, and all team members, and patients involved in disposing of waste appropriately  To ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy and maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times To provide patients with prompt, courteous service while assuring quality at all times To carry out all administrative tasks as needed, such as keeping track of food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, and inventory counts Ensure that all the food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to special requirements, allergens, and shelf life To foster a friendly and warm environment among the staff and patients To offer assistance to co-workers on other wards as required in an emergency To promptly bring up any concerns with the executive chef or catering manager To report any occurrences of accidents, near-accidents, fires, loss, theft, damage, tainted food, or other anomalies Offer the food in accordance with the patients' diet plans

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

 Carrying out research on a computational biology project entitled, “In Silico Fragment-Based Approach to the Design of Novel GLP-1 R Agonists” Involved in implementing, creating, and improving the computational methods needed for the analysis of various protein databases. Use of two different software in collaboration i.e., Chimera and Autodock Vina and polishing my IT skills Using my organisational skills to organize daily tasks, such as data gathering, analysis, and report writing, according to a set schedule. Utilising my oral and written communication skills to present the data and results of the tasks assigned Taking an active part in helping my team members to interpret data in the experiments Inquisitively remaining up to date on new advancements in field of computational biology and its approach to diabetes treatment

Warwick, England, United Kingdom

 Involved in code checking of fresh and produce and in replenishments of stocks By handling customer orders in a polite and competent manner, I developed important customer service and communication skills. Working in a small team helped me hone my adaptability and teamwork skills. I demonstrated my organisational and time management skills by keeping my workspace spotless. Performing various other support tasks to help my colleagues

Ludhiana, Punjab, India

 Collecting and analysing biological samples Conducting tests using appropriate instruments and recording test results in specified forms. Analysing, making observations, and interpreting findings on test results. Ensuring safety guidelines in maintenance and storage of chemical reagents and samples. Operating lab equipments including but not limited to pipettes, centrifuges, incubators, CBC analysers, and Biochemistry analysers.

Punjab, India

 Inculcated analytical and research skills while carrying out research on M.Sc. project entitled, “Evaluation of biochemical and antioxidative properties of different turmeric species” Conducted various biochemical analysis, biotechnological and anti-microbial properties analysis that included but were not limited to protein analysis, amino acid analysis, mineral analysis, essential oil content analysis, verifying genetic diversity of various Curcuma species using pipettes, centrifuges, laminar flow, gel documentation system, gel electrophoresis, culturing and plating, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) extraction, Kjeldahl nitrogen analyser, curcumin content analyser, enzymatic activity analysis, GC-MS, Spectrophotometers, Flame photometer, microscopes, etc. Monitoring the progress and collecting the data of various lab-based and field-based experiments, understanding and interpreting it  Reviewing peer-reviewed journals to support the results of my project. Analysing results and writing reports, attending seminars and meetings to discuss progress of research to meet its deadline Voluntarily assisted two undergraduates from within the department to perform biochemical and enzymatic analysis during my M.S. degree

Master'S Degree, Biomedical Sciences (Wpe)

Master Of Science - Ms, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: • Eligible for merit certificate for M.Sc. biochemistry (2019-21) • Received PAU Merit Fellowship 1st and 2nd.

Bachelor'S Degree, Science (Biochemistry)

Activities and Societies: Certified as an excellent performer as an executive member of the Anti-Drug Society, Environment Society.