Niran Patel Email & Phone Number

I am a highly successful laboratory and personnel manager with experience of direct line management of large teams of laboratory scientist and trainers (60+). I am a skilled professional with over 20 years of technical expertise in research and diagnostic laboratories in Academic, Industry and public settings. I have a proven track record of delivering professional and outstanding performance, am highly competent at designing and producing laboratory-based technical training programs, and adept at the application of health and safety, COSHH and quality processes (QMP) to meet regulatory and accreditation standards (ISO and UKAS).I possess extensive applied knowledge of Microbiological, Tissue Culture, Immunological, and Biochemistry techniques and specialise in Molecular diagnostics techniques such as PCR, qPCR, the extraction of nucleic acids from complex samples, and the use of next-generation analyses such as Illumina MiSeq and nanopore sequencing technologies.Key Laboratory, Research, People Management, and Training Skills•Line management of large technical teams (60+), with H&S, sickness/salary, and disciplinary line management responsibilities. Planning workloads, time, and motivation•Design and development of technical training solutions for staff and organisational needs•Implementation of team personal development plans and improving employee engagement •Working under pressure to deadlines and milestones•Administration of laboratory and office to ensure efficient work and record-keeping compliance•11 years’ experience working within a fast-paced global corporate business structure•Experience developing and writing standard operating procedures for method protocols, technical training and equipment useTechnical Skills•Extraction of nucleic acids from microorganisms and cells (DNA/RNA, mRNA, ribosomal subunit)•PCR design and validation; qPCR assay design and validation•Gel electrophoresis of nucleic acids, DNA and RNA. Extensive experience with Bioanalysers with DNA and RNA chips•Next generation sequencing: Illumina MiSeq and MinION nanopore sequencing technologies, both DNA and RNA library preparation and sequencing protocols•Nucleic acid quantification, spectrophotomic and fluorescent protocols•Bioinformatic and computing skills, Qiime, Qiime2, BLAST+, MinKNOW, MEGA, Linux script, Prism and use of high-performance computing nodes and systems to undertake analyses•Culture and propagation of bacteria, protozoa, yeast, and fungi; Cryopreservation of bacteria, protozoa, and mammalian cells