Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Identification and sensitivity of Organisms.
Blood culture, wound culture and urine culture process , plating, and final result
Stool parasite Identification
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Capital Health Hopewell
06.2013 - 10.2022
Daily specimens processing - Plating - Hunting for clues to the absence, presence, extent, and causes of diseases
Test samples of biological materials, such as body fluids, tissues, bone, nasal aspirates, urine, sputum.
Select and prepare specimens and media for culture
Prepare slides for examination.
Communicate with physicians or supervisors regarding test results.
Keep accurate records of medical tests
Enter in computers.
Set up, adjust, clean, and maintain lab equipment
Operate automatic analyzers.
Follow strict procedures when running tests manually
Prepare reagents and solutions by measuring and mixing chemicals.
Evaluate different types of cultures -Prepare and read slides for AFB, prepare, and read culture for AFB.
Work experience in Mycology, virology, and serology.
Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Bacterial Identification and sensitivity -Work with ESBL, MRSA, CRE, MDR.
Attention to details, Teamwork skill, leadership skill, Problem solving skill -Adheres to all standards (CAP, FDA and CLIA) along with any state or local regulatory requirements.
Good laboratory practice, Stander operating procedure review and update -Excel updates, Trend analysis -Laboratory information management systems operating skill.
Instruments knowledge Vitek, Maldi- Top MS, Phoenix, Cepheid (PCR based), Biofire (PCR based) Virtuo, Bactec, Bactalert Microscan, Affirm, Milliflex for water bioburden.
Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
Microbiologist 1
Aurobindo Pharma
10.2022 - 07.2023
Ordered laboratory equipment and supplies.
Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.
Scheduled and trained technical staff members.
Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships between organisms and environment.
Environment monitoring, Water testing , Production area monitoring, Method development and validation
Lab Technician
DOH
07.2023 - Current
Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Dairy sample processing, like plating, antibody testing by Delvo test and charm rosa test for Beta lactamase and tetracycline, Somatic cell counting
Water testing for Total coliform, fecal coliform and E. coli , Fecal streptococci
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mercer County Collage
08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Medical lab technology
Sardar Patel University
Vidhya Nagar, Gujarat
08.2006
Skills
Organizational Skills
Project Planning
Multitasking
Certification
MLT (ASCP)- Medical Laboratory Technician
M(ASCP)- Technologist in Microbiology
Timeline
Lab Technician
DOH
07.2023 - Current
Microbiologist 1
Aurobindo Pharma
10.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Capital Health Hopewell
06.2013 - 10.2022
lab technician
ST. Francis hospital
04.2011 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Mercer County Collage
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Medical lab technology
Acute Care Registered Nurse at CommonSpirit Health-St Francis Hospital- Level 3Acute Care Registered Nurse at CommonSpirit Health-St Francis Hospital- Level 3