Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Pooja Patil

Summary

Experienced Scientist/Microbiologist with 10+ years of experience in the field. Recognized for exceptional analytical thinking and strong communication skills. Demonstrated results-oriented approach, evidenced by three promotions in previous organization. Excels at utilizing scientific knowledge to drive successful outcomes. Willing to work efficiently and effectively as well as grow with an ambitious and prestigious organization and obtain job satisfaction through execution of responsibilities entrusted to me.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist

Bharat Serums and Vaccines LTD
11.2015 - 09.2023
  • Conduct research and experiments to develop microbial vaccines from equine serums for bacterial diseases
  • Isolate and examine physiological, morphological, cultural characteristics to identify and classify microorganisms
  • Growth of microbial culture from ATCC strains and production of antigen and transfer it to horse farm
  • Development and standardization of Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and Bioassay using Bioscreen C, serum bactericidal assay and agglutination assay and testing of test bleeds collected from Horse Farm and analysis of assay data
  • Prepare technical reports and recommendations based on research outcomes
  • Conduct regular training sessions to ensure that lab personnel are up to date on the latest techniques and protocols in microbiology and related fields
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment in the laboratory by following standard operating procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  • Read literature to remain current in knowledge and troubleshoot issues occurred in testing with the help published papers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of research findings into product development processes
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to research and testing
  • Preparation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), filling change control and maintenance of documents, Logs
  • Communicating status, root cause, and CAPAs to Quality Assurance team
  • Preparation of documents for the application of various license and worked for FDA audit to get Test License
  • Manage and maintain the laboratory, including equipment calibration and maintenance by keeping a track of AMC/CMC of lab instruments
  • Preparation and maintenance of yearly budget of the project
  • Basic knowledge of High-performance liquid chromatography.

Senior research fellow

Central Institute of Fishery Education (CIFE)
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Worked on NFBSFARA project funded by ICAR, Delhi 'Capture and removal of ammonia from fish processing wastewater using Archaea'
  • Biofilm studies of simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) heterotrophs
  • Developing innovative methods for the capture and removal of ammonia from fish processing wastewater
  • Design and execute experiments to study the efficiency of ammonia removal using Archaea in fish processing wastewater
  • Analyzing the economic viability of implementing innovative methods for the capture and removal of ammonia from fish processing wastewater.

Scientific Officer

SRL Diagnostics
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Processing and identification and susceptibility testing of organisms (bacteriology, mycology and parasitology) using MICROSCAN /VITEK /BACTEC9120 /Mini API /Treck SENSITITOR MIC broth dilution and documentation of clinical isolates
  • Q.C documentation of various clinical samples and final reporting
  • Worked for CAP 2014 and NABL 2014 accreditation audit
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards for laboratory testing and reporting, including CAP and NABL accreditation
  • Implement training programs for newly joined personnel on the proper use and maintenance of MICROSCAN, VITEK, BACTEC9120, Mini API, and Treck SENSITITOR MIC broth dilution equipment.

Education

Master of Science - Microbiology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara, Gujarat
06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai
Mumbai
06.2011

Post graduate diploma in Regulatory Affairs -

V.P.M. Advance Study Centre
Thane
08.2017

Skills

  • Assay Development
  • Microbial isolation and Identification
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
  • Bioassay
  • High-performance liquid chromatography
  • SDS PAGE
  • PCR and Agarose gel electrophoresis
  • ATCC and Clinical strains isolation
  • Laboratory Instrument maintenance
  • Microbial Area validation
  • Data Analysis
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Data Presentation
  • Yearly budget and stock maintenance
  • IT applications
  • Communication Skills
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking

Additional Information

Markande, A. R., Kapagunta, C., Patil, P. S. and Nayak, B. B. (2016), Effective remediation of fish processing waste using mixed culture biofilms capable of simultaneous nitrification and denitrification . J. Basic Microbiol., 56: 1046–1050. doi:10.1002/jobm.201500723

https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.201500723

References

Dr Aldon Fernandes, GENEI LABORATORIES PVT LTD, aldonf@hotmail.com, +91 9820425937 

Dr. Kripa Murzello, BHARAT SERUMS AND VACCINES LTD, kripa.murzello@bsvgroup.com, +91 9821506455

Hobbies and Interests

  • Ability to adapt to new IT applications
  • Writing poems
  • Listening Music
  • Creating DIY
  • Travel

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Marathi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Scientist

Bharat Serums and Vaccines LTD
11.2015 - 09.2023

Senior research fellow

Central Institute of Fishery Education (CIFE)
01.2015 - 10.2015

Scientific Officer

SRL Diagnostics
09.2013 - 12.2014

Master of Science - Microbiology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai

Post graduate diploma in Regulatory Affairs -

V.P.M. Advance Study Centre

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Pooja Patil