Kashyap Patel
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced biotechnologist with more than three years of laboratory experience in microbiology, Gas Chromatography (GC and GC-FID), LC-MS, molecular biology, and glycomics. In addition, involved extensively in administrative duties and lab management activities. Eager to learn new skills at an industrial scale and contribute towards institute’s vision.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Volunteer
Glycomics Group (Professor Nicki Packer), Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Project work in the glycomics research group entailed designing, planning and analysis of bacterial biofilms of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii using GC-MS
- Secondary project involved animal protein analysis using LC-MS
- I also assisted in maintenance of PC2 laboratory and collaborated with senior researcher
- The characterization of monosaccharide composition of biofilms from mass spectrum data using software like Skyline and Openchrome
- The results of GC-MS analysis were reported to respective supervisor and industry partner as presentations and written scientific report.
Laboratory Technician
Nirmal Pathology laboratory
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Analysis of approxblood, blood-serum and bodily fluids using multifaceted instruments such as flow cytometry, RT-PCR, biochemistry analyzer, immunoassay, and other analytical instruments
- Non-technical duties entailed inventory management, quality control maintenance, instrument calibration, meticulous documentation, and task delegation and reporting.
Research Assistant
Physical Research Laboratory
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Extensive analysis of aliphatic and aromatic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) using GC, GC-MS and GC-FID (gas chromatography-flame ionization detector) with accurate data collection, analysis and interpretation
- VOC analysis of four varying geographical location were published in peer-review journals
- On the non-technical duties included, but not limited to, reporting project progress to relevant managers and project supervisors, maintaining detailed and organized records of large raw and post-analysis data sets, instrument calibration and maintenance, developing and defining projects goals, compliance with laboratory standards.
Education
Master of Science: Biotechnology -
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW12.2023
Master of Science: Climate Science -
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat07.2019
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry -
St. Xavier's College
Ahmedabad, Gujarat07.2017
Skills
- Microbiological techniques: fluorescence microscopy, optical microscopy, UV-spectroscopy, Microbial media preparation, plating, counting
- Experience in LC and LC-MS, GC and GC-MS
- Molecular biology techniques: Western blotting, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA sequencing, Gel electrophoresis: Agarose gel, 2-D gel, SDS PAGE
- Experience of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Extensive experience operating pathology equipments: Biochemistry calculator, centrifuge, incubator, quantitative assays, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, blotting methods
- Proven skills in MS Word, Excel, GraphPad, Sigmaplot, Igor, R, and other statistical tools
- Report writing, presentation and publication
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Attention to detail, cleanliness and organized work
- Stock logging and accurate record maintenance
- Laboratory maintenance and operation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to solve problems and strong analytical skill set
- Quick learner with adaptive growth mindset
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Knowledge of TGA and FDA guidelines
Miscellaneousjobs
- Woolworths supermarket (currently employed), Toongabbie, Store Services Assistant (SSA), Assisting managers in payroll, delegating management duties with departments, pricing and cash-flow management
- McDonald’s and Guzman y Gomez (Great western highway), Line cook, As a line cook I was responsible for assembly of products, restocking, inventory management, hygiene maintenance, time management, and work delegation.
Publications
- Elevated Levels of Biogenic Non-Methane Hydrocarbons in the Marine Boundary Layer of the Arabian Sea During the Inter-monsoon, October 2020, 10.1029/2020JD032869
- Characteristics of VOC Composition at Urban and Suburban Sites of New Delhi, India in Winter, May 2020, 10.1029/2021JD035342
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Ambient Concentrations of Aromatic Volatile Organic Compounds in a Metropolitan City of Western India, March 2022, 10.1029/2022JD036628
- Emissions of non-methane volatile organic compounds from a landfill site in a major city of India: impact on local air quality, July 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Volunteer
Glycomics Group (Professor Nicki Packer), Macquarie University
02.2023 - 12.2023
Laboratory Technician
Nirmal Pathology laboratory
06.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Physical Research Laboratory
03.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science: Biotechnology -
Macquarie University
Master of Science: Climate Science -
Gujarat University
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry -
St. Xavier's College