Prabhakar Patel (2)

Prabhakar Reddy Patel 6 Sandringham Grange, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0BY Telephone: 0161 702 3889 (Home); 07595 946 114 (Mobile) Email: [email protected]

Professional Profile A highly qualified and experienced professional with a unique combination of skills and capabilities acquired during a diverse and rewarding career. Quick to familiarise himself with new skills and concepts whilst demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to problem solving. Works extremely well under pressure with the motivation required to meet tight deadlines at all times. A confident communicator capable of working effectively within a team or on own initiative.

Education and Qualification MSc: Certificate: Diploma: BSc: A Level Equivalent: GCSE Equivalent:

Bio Technology Modern Instrumental Methods on Pharmaceutical Analysis Computer Application Bio Technology with Biochemistry and Chemistry (2008) Chemistry, Biology and Physics (2005) Chemistry, Biology and Physics (2003)

Professional Development   

Indo Australian Conference on Biotechnology Bio Vision 2007 Short Term Lecture Programme in Modern Biology

Career Summary 2006-2007 Research Technician (part time), Gene Labs, India • Responsible for general lab maintenance and isolating DNA and RNA from various samples by means of protocols and tailored kits • Tasked with amplifying DNA utilising the Polymerase Chain Reaction and their expression when using gel electrophoresis and accurately recording the clinical results of experiments • Responsible for the research and analysis of proteins including purification processes, isolation and separation using chromatographic techniques • Supervising peers from junior year groups at university during their trainee lab work ensuring lab safety and disposal of lab materials in accordance with health and safety policies • Instrumental in researching cell culture and drug sensitivity assay techniques in addition to analysing samples via the SDS-PAGE and Western blotting • Responsible for analysis of samples using various different analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, MALDI-TOF, UV, PMF, PRC, FTIR and TLC • Tasked with several biochemical analytical researches during studying for certificate course on modern instrumental methods in pharmaceutical analysis • Playing a key role in a molecular genetics laboratory assisting with extensive research into the Dystrophin Gene

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Work Experience 2005-2009 University of Salford, UK and Aurora Degree College, India • Responsible for researching cell cultures in the oncology laboratory and also drug sensitivity assays utilising MMT Assay and Flow-cytometry • Tasked with analysing the sensitivity of several anti-cancer drugs including gold and lithium based, synthesized by scientists across Manchester • Managing stock checks, reporting shortages, preparing various dilutions and preparing samples and solutions according to clear instruction • Isolation of natural chemicals (limonene), protein identification, gene expression experimentation during workshops in addition to other biochemical analysis

Key I.T. Skills 

Word, Excel, Power point, Internet, Email and C Programming

Personal Details Health: Languages:

Excellent; non-smoker English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada (fluent)

Achievements • • • • •

Presenting a poster at the national conference on recent advances in recombinant vaccines and other health care products Awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Rachnoustav event managing company during the 82nd all India Committee Meeting Received a testimony from the Managing Director of the school for the most outstanding performance during GCSE examinations Taking part in the ‘All India Trekking’ Team on a trek in Gujarat India organised by the Indian Army Trained as a national cadet cop for 3 years attending training camps and national integration camps

Interests and Activities Currently include:

Playing Snooker, Football, Listening to Music and Travelling

References are available on request

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