TRUPTIBEN PATEL
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards degree in Polymer Chemistry, emphasizing in nanotherapeutics. Adept at leading, analyzing, prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating novel polymer synthesis and formulation of nanomedicine for targeted therapy in cancer research and infectious diseases.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Teaching Assistant
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, USA, USA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Research Assistant
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, USA, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into personalized medicine and infectious diseases.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
Chemistry Lab Technician
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, USA, USA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory.
- Organized instructional materials, facilities and solutions for experiments.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
- Prepared lab for more than 30 experiments using chemistry knowledge and instructional information.
- Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid through required gloves, goggles and masks in safety sheets.
- Developed experimental formulae on behalf of professors to support research operations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Tutor
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, USA, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Taught and assisted students in such areas as general chemistry and organic chemistry, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
Education
Master of Polymer Chemistry - Cancer And Infectious Diseases Research
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2022
Bachelor of Chemistry - Biochemistry, Biology
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2020
Skills
- Experiment development
- Research and analysis
- Specimen and sample preparation
- Conducting assays
- Equipment management
- Running experiments
- Literature reviews
- Lab safety
- Instrumental skills: Automated Column Flash chromatography, Rotavapor, Zetasizer, UV vis, Magnetic Relaxometer, FT-IR, Dynamic Light Scattering, Microflex, GPC, TGA, DSC, Fluorescence microscope, Lateral Flow instrument
- Documentation abilities
Accomplishments
- Educated 5 undergraduate and 4 graduate students on multiple projects, laboratory techniques, and instruments.
- Earned recognition in peer-reviewed publications like ACS Applied Bio Materials and Nanotheranostics.
- Presented research on personalized nanomedicine and infectious diseases at ACS Regional Conference, K-INBRE, Bio-Kansas and Capitol Graduate Research Summit.
- Improved experiment efficiency 40% by introducing revamped protocols and procedures.
- Delivered poster presentation on Nanoceria-Delivered Magnetic Resonance Probe: A Multimodal Theranostic Tool to Identify, Treat, and Monitor Cancer at Capitol Graduate Research Summit and at Bio-Kansas in 2021.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of hyperbranched polyester polymer for therapeutics.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 8 lab members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Lab Teaching Assistant
Pittsburg State University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
Pittsburg State University
01.2020 - Current
Chemistry Lab Technician
Pittsburg State University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Tutor
Pittsburg State University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Polymer Chemistry - Cancer And Infectious Diseases Research
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Chemistry - Biochemistry, Biology
Pittsburg State University