Harshkumar Gandhi
Snellville,GA
Summary
Hardworking and competent Laboratory Technician with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations and procedures. Additional background includes one and half years of management and customer service experience. Seeking a challenging position with a respective organization. Maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Sheth H J Mahagujarat Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Perform clinical testing and specimen analysis to help physicians diagnose and treat illnesses and various medical conditions
- Conduct detailed chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid to identify the presence of normal and abnormal components Maintain accurate records of findings by recording data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results
- Organize, store, and examine 45+ patient samples daily in a safe and efficient manner
- Conducted lab tests of patients daily in the areas of immunology, coagulation, serology, hematology
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check the accuracy of results while maintaining 100% error-free documentation using an automated documentation system
- Identified abnormalities and diseases by conducting chemical analysis of body fluids using a microscope and an automatic analyzer, and thoroughly documented all finding
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.
- Recorded known control values from technical instruments to ensure reliability and accuracy in test results reporting.
- Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel.
- Expertly procured and processed an average of 500 specimens per month.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.
- Created detailed reports summarizing data collected in the laboratory for the research and development
- Correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, process or quality control.
- Performed various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation.
Quality Control Chemist
ADF Foods Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Trained personnel on laboratory functions.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Responsible for the testing of food samples using various microbiological analyses.
- Prepared sample for processing and maintained documentation of process to facilitate analysis procedures.
- Used aseptic technique and under minimal supervision, performed lab testing on raw food products.
- Prepared food samples of diverse matrixes for various microbiological testing including Salmonella, Yeast, E. Coli, and various bacteria.
- Participated as a team member to prioritize and coordinate the execution of daily projects to ensure a timely, accurate outcome.
- Trained new employees on procedure's and protocol.
- Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending.
- Weighed food samples on a digital scale and enriched these samples in order to isolate pathogens.
- Regularly utilized Pepton broth for food sample enrichments.
- Practicing good aseptic technique during sample transfer and weighing.
- Handling raw and processed samples in the appropriate work spaces as quickly as possible.
- Adjusting to varying workflow.
- Proficient in Laboratory Information Systems.
- Ensuring samples are at the proper pH prior to incubation.
- Prepare and weigh out samples for quantitative analysis.
- Incubate samples at the proper temperature.
- Have successfully done quantitative analysis of various food and environmental samples for E.coli, Yeast and Mold and other bacteria.
Quality Control Intern
Utsav Food Products Pvt
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Inspect equipment prior to start-up, for change-over, or when handing off the next shit.
- Complete periodic line check to determine compliance with product specifications
- Monitor product line settings and document checks and issues found.
- Check shipment for a wide variety of factors and ensure compliance.
- Evaluate discarded products and recommend disposal measures.
- Verified raw materials against quality standards and adherence to specifications.
- Documented and reported deficiencies to management
- Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Maintained customer raw materials specifications requirements
- Conducted routine and spot inspection of materials, machinery, and production lines
- Analyzed test results and drafted reports detailing findings
- Updated logs and records consistently to facilitate comprehensive information for review.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturing standards and customer specifications
- Followed all regulations and safety practices at all time
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Biotechnology
ARIBAS
Vallab Vidhyanagar, Anand, Gujarat11.2019
High School Diploma - Science
Knowledge High School
Nadiad, Gujarat, India03.2014
High School Diploma -
English Teaching School
Nadiad, Gujarat, India03.2012
Skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Reliability under pressure
- Creative and capable of lateral thinking
- Diligent and cooperative
- Effective negotiating skills
- Positive mental outlook
- Specimen Preparation
- Chemical Handling
Accomplishments
- Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles as nano-sorbents for chromium removal
- Successfully completed the onsite Pharmacy internship training at Intracin Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd, Nadiad, Gujarat, India
- Promoted to Lead Laboratory Technician after only 6 months of employment.
Interests
Surfing the Internet, learning new skills, cooking, listening music, dancing, hanging out with friends
Skills
Biochemistry: - Chromatography (Ion exchange chromatography, Paper Chromatography, Affinity Chromatography). Microbiology: - Isolation and characterization of microorganisms. Molecular Biology: - Isolation and Purification of DNA and Proteins, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Electrophoresis techniques (AGE,SDS-PAGE, NAGE), RFLP, RAPD & Spectrophotometer. Immunology: - ELISA, Immunoprecipitation techniques. Operating Systems: - WINDOWS (98, 2000, XP). Packages: - MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT).
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Sheth H J Mahagujarat Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2023
Quality Control Chemist
ADF Foods Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2022
Quality Control Intern
Utsav Food Products Pvt
06.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Environmental Biotechnology
ARIBAS
High School Diploma - Science
Knowledge High School
High School Diploma -
English Teaching School
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