Riyaben Patel
Chambersburg
Summary
Passionate and mission-driven biology graduate with experience in academic and clinical research, including participant support, human sample processing, and regulatory documentation. Known for adaptability, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes. Currently in a hotel-managerial role while actively preparing to reenter the research field, bringing organizational skills, real-world problem-solving, and a passion for advancing maternal and pediatric health through clinical discovery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Associate
Travelodge Hotel
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily front desk operations, including guest check-in/out, payment processing, and issue resolution.
- Trained and supervised new team members on service protocols, hotel systems, and safety procedures.
- Managed room inventory and coordinated with housekeeping to maximize occupancy and guest satisfaction.
- Supported management with scheduling, team coordination, and process improvement initiatives.
Research Associate (Student)
University of Pittsburgh – Department of Biological Sciences
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and BCA assays for protein detection and quantification.
- Prepared and optimized buffers and media under aseptic conditions to support microbial and molecular biology research.
- Practiced sterility assurance and contamination control throughout experiments, aligned with FDA biosafety level 2 guidelines.
- Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with GLP and cGMP standards.
- Contributed to data review and literature research to support experimental design.
Patient Care Transporter
UPMC – Shadyside
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with clinical teams to assist patients during diagnostic procedures, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and infection control protocols.
- Maintained respectful, professional communication with a diverse patient population, contributing to patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Supported EMR documentation and workflow coordination, gaining insight into clinical operations and patient flow.
Student Laboratory Assistant
University of Pittsburgh – School of Medicine
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared media and reagents for PCR, chromatography, and microbial culturing, per SOPs.
- Entered sample and patient metadata into laboratory databases, ensuring legibility and accuracy in accordance with ALCOAC principles.
- Followed IACUC and IRB protocols for sample collection and ethical handling of biological material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh – Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Participant screening, EMR documentation, informed consent support
- GCP, IRB, HIPAA compliance; accurate source and regulatory documentation
- Specimen handling, labeling, and chain-of-custody tracking
- PCR, Western blot, ELISA, aseptic technique (BSL-2)
- Team coordination, scheduling, and conflict resolution
- REDCap (basic), Microsoft Excel, EPIC (exposure), ImageJ
- Administrative skills
- Research and analysis
- Multitasking and organization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice
- Introduction to Good Clinical Practice
- Fundamentals of GCP: Prep and Personnel
- Fundamentals of GCP: Recruitment & Trial
- Clinical Trials Operations Specialization
- Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials (in progress)
Timeline
Front Desk Associate
Travelodge Hotel
01.2024 - Current
Research Associate (Student)
University of Pittsburgh – Department of Biological Sciences
04.2022 - 03.2023
Patient Care Transporter
UPMC – Shadyside
05.2019 - 03.2020
Student Laboratory Assistant
University of Pittsburgh – School of Medicine
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh – Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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