Kiranjit Kaur
Elermore Vale,NSW
Summary
A highly motivated, detail-oriented team player with the ability to work independently when needed, experienced in human and microbial DNA extraction, human biomarker analysis, other lab techniques, and Ethics submissions, skilled in quantitative and qualitative research methods and questionnaire development. Proficient in data analysis and presentation through digital tools. Aims to drive innovation in healthcare and consumer products via interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing knowledge and practical applications. Committed to expanding scientific boundaries while excelling in engaging presentations and fostering student development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
King Street Dental
03.2017 - Current
- Politely answered phones, scheduled appointments, and successfully assisted dentists by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Recorded patient's health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software, including D4W and CliniView.
- Assisted dentists during aged-care visits, younger children and patients with special needs
- Performed administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, preparing bills and receiving payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records
- Monitored and analyzed patient's feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
Research Assistant
University Of Newcastle, NSW
03.2023 - 09.2023
- worked closely with the primary investigator to collect research data from more than 10 focus groups
- Collaborated with researchers to analyse study findings
- Assisted primary investigator in Statistical and Qualitative analyses
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns
Student Researcher
University Of Newcastle, NSW
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with 5 academic colleagues on areas of shared interest, such as taste genetics, oral health, human nutrition and oral microbiome
- Liaised with clinical and non-clinical staff members, including students
- Performed extensive literature review into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions
- Interpreted analyzed research data to conclude outcomes and updated spreadsheets to produce timely reports
- Ordered new lab supplies to maintain stock and inventory
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn research skills
- Conducted sample analysis using standardized procedures and obtained useful and valid results
- Written, edited and published research results in high-impact journals
- Used JMP, GraphPad Prism to perform Quantitative analysis of data
- Presented research findings at numerous conferences
Customer Service/Cashier Assistant Manager
Rajs Spices
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Helped more than 30 customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service
- Created customer support strategies to increase customer retention
- Built partnerships with diverse internal teams and sales, finance, and operations departments to streamline processes
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services
- Created engaging content for Facebook and Instagram
External Examiner for Honours Students
University of Newcastle
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Examined and provided feedback for BMedSc (Hons) Thesis
- Examined and provided feedback lBMedSc (Hons) on Literature review
Tutor/ Teaching Assistant
University of Newcastle
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Tutored students weekly in first-year Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy course ORHL-1101, including Dental Anatomy, Dental Histology and Human Embryology
- Delivered weekly tutorials that provided revisions of weekly lectures
- Prepared and delivered weekly Socrative quizzes (face-to-face and online)-Graded final examinations and reports
Special Research Project
University Of Newcastle, NSW
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Secondary analysis of existing Retirement and Health Lifestyle study (2010) data
- Completed literature review, data analysis and interpretation of results to produce well-written manuscript investigating effects of dietary intake of micronutrient supplements on diet quality in older adults
Lecturer/ Dental Surgeon
Gian Sagar Dental College and Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Demonstrated continued commitment to undergraduate teaching through full participation in college community
- Wrote, administered, and graded examinations
- Supervised and evaluated undergraduate students' laboratory and clinical work
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
- Worked as dental surgeon and practised duties as general dentist, including Periodontology and Implantology
- Worked independently as community dentist in Rural Health Centre (RHC), Gajjukhera (Punjab, India)
Education
Ph.D. - Food Science
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW02.2022
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12.2017
Bachelor's of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
India 06.2015
Skills
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Questionnaire Development, Database searches, Literature reviews
- Data collection and organisation, Report generation, progress tracking, time management and interpretation of results
- Critical thinking, effective multitasking, good writing and editing skills
Technical Research skills:
- Specimen handling and sample processing for human biomarker and genetic analyses
- DNA extraction and quantification
- Expertise in FRAP and ELISA assays
- Genotyping using qPCR techniques
- Data analysis using digital research tools - JMP, Stata, MS-office, GraphPad Prism, Quirkos and Foodworks
Certification
- ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) - September 2023
Accomplishments
Awards and Scholarships:
- 2018 Higher Degree by Research Scholarship –University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarship (UNIPRS)
- 2018 University of Newcastle Research Scholarship Central (UNRSC)
- Annual Meeting Travel Award - Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)
- 2019 People's choice best poster presentation award – 3rd NSA Newcastle meeting, Callaghan
- Elsevier recognised reviewer for HNM Journal - June-Nov 2023
- BMC recognised reviewer- August 2023
Affiliations
- HMRI affiliated Researcher
- Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)
- Australian society of medical research (ASMR)
- Punjab dental council (PDC, India)
- Indian dental association (IDA, India)
Additional Information
Published 4 journal articles and presented 9 conference presentations
Kaur, K ., Sculley, D., Veysey, M. et al. Bitter and sweet taste perception: relationships to self-reported oral hygiene habits and oral health status in a survey of Australian adults. BMC Oral Health 21, 553 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01910-8
Kaur, K .; Turner, A.; Jones, P.; Sculley, D.; Veysey, M.; Lucock, M.; Wallace, J.; Beckett, E.L. A Cross-Sectional Study of Bitter-Taste Receptor Genotypes, Oral Health, and Markers of Oral Inflammation. Oral 2021 , 1, 122-138. https://doi.org/10.3390/oral1020013
Kaur K , Sculley D, Wallace J, Turner A, Ferraris C, Veysey M, Lucock M, Beckett E L (2019). "Micronutrients and bioactive compounds in oral inflammatory diseases. “Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism 18: 100105.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnim.2019.100105
Ferraris C, Turner A, Kaur K , Veysey M. Lucock M, Bucher, T and Beckett E L (2020). "Salt Taste Genotype, Dietary Habits and Biomarkers of Health: No Associations in an Elderly Cohort." Nutrients 12(4): 1056. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12041056
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
Research Assistant
University Of Newcastle, NSW
03.2023 - 09.2023
External Examiner for Honours Students
University of Newcastle
12.2021 - 01.2022
Tutor/ Teaching Assistant
University of Newcastle
02.2020 - 07.2020
Student Researcher
University Of Newcastle, NSW
03.2018 - 03.2022
Special Research Project
University Of Newcastle, NSW
08.2017 - 11.2017
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
King Street Dental
03.2017 - Current
Customer Service/Cashier Assistant Manager
Rajs Spices
02.2017 - 03.2022
Lecturer/ Dental Surgeon
Gian Sagar Dental College and Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2016
Ph.D. - Food Science
University of Newcastle
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of Newcastle
Bachelor's of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
- ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) - September 2023
Relevant Skills
- Good organisation, time-management skills, attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and multi-task while meeting the needs of competing responsibilities
- Experience in handling and processing human samples
- Experience in Human and Microbial DNA extraction and Gene sequencing
- Excellent team player with ability to work independently if needed
- Good Computer, Verbal and Written communication skills
- Engaging public speaker with great interpersonal skills
- Experience in clinical setting for over 7 years
- Experience in SOP writings and well-versed with HREC submissions
- Published Author and Elsevier recognised peer-reviewer
- Got legal rights to work in Australia, able to work flexible hours and happy to travel if required
Research projects
- Retirement health and life-style (RHLS) study 2017-present
- Oral health and Taste study 2018-present
- Oral health (Habits and oral health conditions) and Taste online survey 2020-present
- Obesity stigma-dental study 2023-present
Languages
- English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
Extra-curricular activities
- Volunteer- University of Newcastle Sikh Society, Gurdwara Sahib Newcastle
- Collaborated with a diverse group of volunteers, fostering teamwork and problem-solving abilities
Relevant Skills
- Good organisation, time-management skills, attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and multi-task while meeting the needs of competing responsibilities
- Experience in handling and processing human samples
- Experience in Human and Microbial DNA extraction and Gene sequencing
- Excellent team player with ability to work independently if needed
- Good Computer, Verbal and Written communication skills
- Engaging public speaker with great interpersonal skills
- Experience in clinical setting for over 7 years
- Experience in SOP writings and well-versed with HREC submissions
- Published Author and Elsevier recognised peer-reviewer
- Got legal rights to work in Australia, able to work flexible hours and happy to travel if required
Research projects
- Retirement health and life-style (RHLS) study 2017-present
- Oral health and Taste study 2018-present
- Oral health (Habits and oral health conditions) and Taste online survey 2020-present
- Obesity stigma-dental study 2023-present
Languages
- English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
Extra-curricular activities
- Volunteer- University of Newcastle Sikh Society, Gurdwara Sahib Newcastle
- Collaborated with a diverse group of volunteers, fostering teamwork and problem-solving abilities
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