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SHIVANGI PANCHAL

SHIVANGI PANCHAL

Adelaide,South Australia

Summary

A dedicated biotechnology postgraduate with a proven track record of achievements, offering exceptional skills and operational efficiency in dynamic laboratory environments. Combines academic knowledge with practical experience to deliver solutions-oriented services. A proactive professional who thrives on positive outcomes and is committed to continuous learning and growth. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, and a solid work ethic, and excels both independently and collaboratively. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of industry trends and research innovations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Subway
West Croydon, Adelaide, South Australia
11.2022 - Current
  • Boost the team's morale to maintain a high level of 5S and capture their inputs through ongoing KAIZEN ideas with HAACP knowledge, to set up and maintain a benchmarking food safety score of 95% and above
  • Liaise with the team member to follow SOPs to maintain their performance
  • Developed good relationships with management via efficient organizational and planning abilities
  • Managed cash handling, food safety, roster management, and multitasking duties, ensuring high customer service and operational efficiency standards without supervision, under pressure and performing difficult tasks.

Laboratory Assistance (Casual Role) / Research Intern

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)
Adelaide, South Australia
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • As a Laboratory assistant, experience working with a WHS legislation and cleanroom environment, performed sample testing and analysis and projecting the results
  • As a laboratory assistant, assisted the supervisor in the following research projects for CSIRO: Led a multi-omics investigation on short RNAs in wheat rhizospheres to comprehend better their contribution to plant gene regulation and soil-specific inhibition of Rhizoctonia solani-AG8; co-authored the published paper outlining these findings
  • Application of modern molecular biology techniques for profiling of RNA and verification of differentially expressed genes (DEGs), as per GMP protocols
  • Analyzed transcriptome data to understand sRNA-mediated regulatory pathways
  • Isolated and identified microorganisms, purified DNA, and sequenced 16S rRNA
  • Data analysis and execution of RNA-seq pipelines with the help of Bioinformatics Software tools such as mg-RAST, PyCharm, and Cytoscape
  • Research project report brainstorming with interdisciplinary teams for key milestone achievements and important research breakthroughs/findings against project deadlines
  • Contributed to literature reviews and project assistance, learning new approaches and skills
  • Worked independently as assigned by supervisors, and gained the ability to set priorities, analyses problems, plan clear and effective solutions and co-ordinate several tasks simultaneously.

Assistant Manager & Burger Artist

Yankees Burger Bar
CBD, Adelaide, South Australia
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supervised operations, maintained hygiene standards, and ensured customer satisfaction in a high-volume food service environment.

Research Assistant (On Contract)

Anand Agriculture University (AAU)
Anand, Gujarat
11.2018 - 08.2021
  • Employed advanced microbiology techniques to isolate and culture bacterial strains from complex environments
  • Conducted DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and genetic analysis to assess microbial diversity and potential for enzyme production
  • Analyzed enzymatic activity and stability, correlating genetic data with enzyme performance for potential industrial applications
  • Delivered data presentations, collaborated with team members, and participated in conference research discussions
  • Performed metagenomic analysis to profile microbes in rumen and fecal samples from cattle on a high-lignin diet
  • Collected cattle samples, extracted DNA, and analyzed sequencing using 16S rRNA amplification techniques
  • Processed sequenced reads with bioinformatics tools, including PRINSEQ v0.20.4 and QIIME2 pipeline, to ensure data accuracy and quality.

Assistant Teacher

FRIENDS Classes
Surat, Gujarat
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Taught Social Science, English, Science, and Biology to higher secondary students, demonstrating strong interpersonal and administrative skills, proactive.

Education

Master of Biotechnology -

Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia
12.2023

Master of Biomedical Science -

Sardar Patel University (SPU)
Anand, Gujarat
05.2019

Bachelor of Science (Zoology) -

Sir P.T. Sarvajanik College of Science
Surat, Gujarat
04.2016

Skills

  • Teamwork: demonstrated capacity for self-management and collaborative teamwork in projects and group tasks
  • Problem solving: capable of coming up with quick and effective solution
  • Communication: Being able to communicate with people from various background
  • Team Management and organization: Ability to plan and handle many tasks as a consequence of successfully coordinating research and executing several tests to provide results within a certain time limit

Certification

  • Microbial Informatics Internship Certification, 07/01/23
  • Basics and Advanced Proteomics Certification, 10/01/22
  • Python Data Science Toolbox Course Certification (CSIRO), 06/01/23

Availability

Available for full-time work with a flexible schedule.

Publications

Multi-omics Aided Small RNA Profiling of Wheat Rhizosphere and Their Potential Targets in Contrasting Soils for Rhizoctonia solani-AG8 Suppression

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Laboratory Assistance (Casual Role) / Research Intern

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)
12.2022 - 12.2023

Assistant Manager

Subway
11.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager & Burger Artist

Yankees Burger Bar
08.2022 - 02.2023

Research Assistant (On Contract)

Anand Agriculture University (AAU)
11.2018 - 08.2021

Assistant Teacher

FRIENDS Classes
04.2016 - 04.2017

Master of Biotechnology -

Flinders University

Master of Biomedical Science -

Sardar Patel University (SPU)

Bachelor of Science (Zoology) -

Sir P.T. Sarvajanik College of Science
SHIVANGI PANCHAL