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Guelph, Ontario, Canada

• Safely and efficiently collected blood samples from study participants via catheter or venipuncture, following all applicable safety procedures.• Obtained ECGs, vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry, respiration rate), weight and height measurements, and performed BMI calculations as required.• Processed biological samples as per protocol or Lab Manual requirements.• Performed in-house screening and clinic visit diagnostics such as drug screen panels, pregnancy tests and alcohol breathalyzer tests.• Conducted study-related tasks such as meal distribution, collection and monitoring, and participant assembly.• Monitored participants during in-house confinement periods for protocol and SOP compliance including physical restrictions, water restrictions, meals, and fluid intake/output.• Prepared study-related materials such as labeled study tubes, participant clipboards, and charts, and ensured the clinic and lab were stocked with required supplies.• Assisted with calibration and maintenance of clinic site equipment per company SOPs, set up and maintained the laboratory.• Ensured study participants had the best possible experience while participating in studies conducted at the site.

Canada

PRO-LAB® has been the world-leading business in environmental testing for over 20 years. With more than 21 million test kits sold, PRO-LAB® Test Kits make it easier for homes and businesses across the US & Canada to test for possible hazards to their health. From Toxic Black Mold to Radon Gas, Asbestos, Lead, Bacteria & Carbon Monoxide. PRO-LAB® Test Kits are easy to use & provide fast, accurate results and detailed professional laboratory analysis.Laboratory Analyst Duties Include:- Prepared and analyzed environmental samples.- Identified and reported fungi from spore traps, tapes, swabs, and bulk samples using optical microscopy.- Maintained QA/QC, GLP, and company policy.- Maintained equipment and laboratory station.- Received samples from incoming packages; via courier, Canada Post, UPS, and walk-in clients.- Data entry of samples into our Laboratory Information Management System.- Ensured all samples are placed in the proper storage area to await analysis.- Packaged and shipped environmental supplies to clients.- Performed credit card transactions for payment.- Assisted with customer service client questions.- Other duties such as answering phones, filing, faxing, assisting clients, scanning, mailing, etc.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

- Received and analyzed chemical fluids present in the body, like blood or urine.- Designed and executed laboratory testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), observed and interpreted findings, and cultivated bacteria by culture media.- Analyzed the conducted test data for the issue of reports that utilized charts, different graphs, and narratives.- Obtained the specimen, cultivated and isolated microorganisms, and identified new species for analysis. - Supervised, and instructed other technicians or laboratory assistants.- CIP of equipment.- Prepared media, reagents, stains, and standard volumetric solutions to combine with samples and standardized formulas or experimental procedures.

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

- Collected, labelled, and analyzed blood and urine samples accurately.- Analyzed, made observations, and interpreted findings based on the test results.- Specimen management: Prepared all incoming specimens and delivered them to the laboratory and verified patient demographic, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information, and all other pertinent data found on the laboratory test form.- Hematology examinations such as blood counts, smears of differential counts, blood type, morphology, and blood grouping were also performed.

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

- Prepared regulatory compliances for chemicals by data inventory according to REACH regulation.- Prepared dossiers according to the respective Regulatory Requirements of (Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), K-REACH, and European-REACH (EU)) guidelines for humans and pharmaceuticals.- Prepared extended safety data sheet (MSDS) of chemicals according to Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Classification and CLP Regulation (classification, labelling, and packaging) of chemicals which decided the hazardous category of Dangerous goods & chemicals and translated them into various languages.

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

- Fundamental Analysis of Milk and Milk Products.- Identified the basics of analytical processes and equipment.- Learned microbiological and chemical testing procedures for milk and milk Products.

Infection Prevention And Control (Ipac)

Key Areas of Expertise: • Lifelong Learning: Principles of Adult Learning • Evidence-Based Medicine & Literature Searching • Microbiology.

Master'S Degree, Microbiology, 78.4% (A)

Activities and Societies: Attended National Conference on “Zoonotic Diseases and Neuroinfections” (2016)• General Microbiology • Subjects.

Bachelor'S Degree, Microbilogy, Biochemistry And Chemistry, 79.55% (A)

Activities and Societies: Worked as N.S.S Volunteer for two years (2013-2015), NagpurSubjects: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology