Rupali Patel Email & Phone Number

Woodbridge Township, Nj, Us

Piscataway, New Jersey, Us

• Performed Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis on ~700 human samples daily to evaluate sample quality for downstream testing• Prepared assays, samples and reagents for SNP analysis using Fluidigm process and evaluated validity of genotyping determinations using the raw data• Created and implemented new documentation and trained technicians for FQC

Piscataway, New Jersey, Us

• Perform DNA methylation, amplification, hybridization, and microarray analysis on 400+ human DNA samples daily utilizing Illumina platforms• Reduced specimen rejection rate by tracking and addressing quality issues • Maintain instruments and inventory, documents for procedures, and analysis of data with a focus on accuracy and timeliness• Created templates for and updates files used on a daily basis to track reagents and samples for multi-day assays

Piscataway, New Jersey, Us

• Responsible for the supervision of 15–30-member team including training, coaching, and evaluating as well as providing laboratory technical support for the application of scientific clinical methods and techniques per the company’s SOPs• Assisted in developing new and improved methods of performing and reporting testing procedures to increase productivity and improve turnaround times by 20%• Performed DNA/RNA extraction in a high throughput laboratory using manual processes and automated liquid-handling systems• Extensive use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to track sample processing metrics such as DNA/RNA quality, yield, and concentration data• Routinely reviewed quality metrics for sample and instrument data and initiated root cause investigations and CAPAs for poor sample performance and instrument errors• Retained detailed records of all performed maintenance, procedures, employee personnel documents, and training on a regular basis and for audits• Extracted RNA from nasal and saliva SARS-CoV-2 samples throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, averaging over 10,000 COVID-19 samples per shift with a 95% success rate• Performed whole blood fractionation and plasma isolation of 800+ samples per shift • Ensured timely customer deliverables through coordinated workflows and communication with multiple teams• Responsible for ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining instrumentation

Melville, New York, Us

● Communicated with therapists and patients.● Assembled hot and cold packs for patients.● Observed treatments and patient progress over time.● Assisted in scheduling, preparing for, and cleaning up after appointments.

• Assisted in managing a team of Assistant Lab Supervisors and Supervisors in Training• Attended and led weekly meetings with the management team to discuss the current state of affairs and improvements for the labs on Busch Campus• Heavily involved in the annual hiring and training of 35-40 Computer Lab Consultants• Participated in various committees for skill development, student training, and outreach initiatives and facilitated those events at least three times every semester• Provided courteous in-person and over-the-phone computer-related support• Troubleshot lab computers as well as personal devices and printers for the Rutgers community

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Master Of Health Administration - Mha, Health/Health Care Administration/Management