Coursera 6B4IT9ER2WGI SHE

Coursera AUIKL0U3DDV8 Clinical trials

Coursera N5U5368SVNIS Clinical trials Good clinical practice

Coursera TWSH3GMQFQZV Clinical trials prep and personel

Senior Scientist with >20 years of industry experience. Highly motivated, detail-oriented and knowledgeable in high density DNA microarray genotyping and Next-Generation (Roche 454) DNA Sequencing. Major responsibilities include managing and troubleshooting genotyping and sequencing projects both in R&D and in production settings, training new hires as well as other employees on existing and new workflows. Strong skills in molecular biology techniques. Capable of multi-tasking and performing complex multi-day workflows and experiments with ease. People person, capable of working well under pressure without compromising on quality and have a positive attitude. Experienced with high throughput lab automation and management. Extensive experience in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) management in laboratory settings, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of safety.

San Jose State University

St. Xavier's College

● Troubleshooting, investigation, experiment design and execution, Documentation, Customer support, Operations support (NIPT), Laboratory management, Audit support
● Implemented SHE practices to ensure compliance with safety regulations, minimizing risks and promoting a safe working environment

Senior Scientist

● Management of daily activities in the company and coordinating efforts of different groups to timely finish projects
● Design employee related cultural activities in the company and manage HR related activities
● Customer support and Project Management
● Developed and enforced safety protocols across project teams to maintain safe operation standards

Project Management Specialist

● Assistant Lab Manager July 2006-2009
● Research Associate 2/2005-7/2006
● Research Assistant III 2/2004-2/2005
● Research Assistant II, 3/2001-2/2004
● Oversaw implementation of SHE protocols within the lab, ensured adherence to safety guidelines, and provided training on SHE standards
● Hands-on Assistant lab manager, work closely with other lab managers and project managers to obtain and implement study specific sample prep requirements in the Lab
● Lead a production group of 8 people to deliver successful sample prep for genotyping and sequencing projects
● Created and implemented procedural and data quality metrics and standards
● Created, maintained and updated Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs)
● Reviewed data quality and provided production summary reports during meetings and at the end of each project to ensure successful project completion
● Designed and carried out experiments for troubleshooting and process improvement
● Prepare experiment write-ups complete with outlines, detailed observations, data summaries, conclusion and analysis results
● Lead and prioritize the day-to-day lab functions, help schedule projects to ensure quality, timeliness and project completion
● Responsible for training

Laboratory Manager

Market research, Prescription pattern analysis, Data analysis, Data maintenance, Training new employees, managing the sales records, ordering and maintaining stocks, new product launch

Field Sales Representative

Rajal Patel

English

Native or bilingual proficiency

Gujarati

Hindi

Manager

Project Management

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Management

Problem Solving

Manufacturing processes

Research design

Safety policies knowledge

Laboratory testing

Molecular biology

Scientific writing

Strong documentation and training skills

Analytical Chemistry

Laboratory Techniques

Microbiology

Cell Biology

Immunology

Protein analysis

Biochemistry

Experimentation

Genetics

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Time management

hardworker

Team player, comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders

Team player willing to learn new tasks

Interpersonal Skills

creativity

Organization

self motivated

Teamwork

Growth Mindset

Meeting Goals

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Rajal Patel

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