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Sarthak Subodh Desai

Belfast, United Kingdom

Summary

Skilled professional with expertise in cell culture, molecular biology, and microbiological techniques. Proficient in culturing and maintaining bacterial and mammalian cells, including media preparation and cryopreservation. Experienced in UV-Vis spectroscopy, microscopy, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, RT-PCR, qPCR, and protein purification. Adept at microbiological assays, including agar plate preparation, Gram staining, microbial growth curve analysis, and antibiotic resistance testing. Strong commitment to quality control, data integrity, and regulatory compliance, with hands-on experience adhering to GLP and GMP standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operation team member

Tim Hortons UK
Belfast, Antrim
11.2023 - Current
  • Ensure all food handling, preparation, and storage meet health and safety regulations.
  • Monitor food temperatures and maintain proper cold and hot holding standards.
  • Conduct regular cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food contact surfaces.
  • Enforce handwashing and personal hygiene policies among team members. Perform daily food safety checks, including expiration date verification and stock rotation.
  • Ensure proper labelling and storage of food items to prevent cross-contamination. Adhere to local health department regulations, HACCP guidelines, and company policies.
  • Assist in training staff on food safety best practices and hygiene protocols.
  • Assist in addressing customer food safety concerns or complaints, Support overall restaurant operations by ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Intern

Queen's University, Biological Science Building
Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Proficient in cultivating novel SP2 cell lines.
  • Splitting new cells and freezing them for further laboratory use.
  • Maintaining records of chemicals and buffers used during experiments performed on MS world/Excel.
  • Conducted PCR, ELISA, and cell culture assays while ensuring cGMP compliance.
  • Assisted in the validation of new analytical procedures and documented results accurately.
  • Performed Mycotoxin detection using NAAKKA DEVICE for research projects.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in laboratory procedures. Maintained aseptic conditions in laboratory with accurate reports of work through MS Office & Excel.
  • Reading articles and publications to explore more about these techniques.

Quality control chemist

Eurofrank Healthcare Pvt Ltd.
Kharghar, Navi mumbai , Navi mumbai, India
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Performed HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, and IR spectroscopy for pharmaceutical analysis.
  • Ensured GMP compliance in all laboratory processes and documentation.
  • Maintained calibration of instruments and recorded accurate test results.
  • Assisted in analytical testing of raw materials and finished products.
  • Testing the sterility of all the powdered or liquid injectables and eyedrops.
  • Checking and reviewing of approved SOP.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
09/2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Life-science and microbiology

K.S. Model college, Mumbai University
Mumbai Maharashtra
06/2017 - 04.2020

Skills

  • Cell Culture : Culture and maintenance of both bacterial and mammalian cells in aseptic environment, media preparation, Cryopreservation
  • Molecular Biology : ELISA, Microscopy, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, RT-PCR, qPCR, Protein Purification Techniques
  • Microbiological : Preparing agar plates, streaking agar plates, Gram staining, drawing microbial growth curves, Zone of Inhibition test, Antibiotic Resistance test
  • GLP and GMP : Practical working in accordance with GLP and GMP, Quality control, documentation and record keeping, Data Integrity

Microsoft Proficiency

  • MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint - Ability to develop and format documents including scientific reports, design charts and graphs to visually represent data.
  • Bioinformatic Tools - PyMOL, BLAST, DAVID, Discovery Studio, AutoDock, Oracle.

Reference

  • Academic : Dr. Konstantin Panov, Course Director and Senior Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Email: k.panov@qub.qc.uk
  • Academic : Dr. Katrina Campbell, Professor, School of Biological Sciences,

 Email: katrina.campbell@qub.ac.uk

Timeline

Operation team member

Tim Hortons UK
11.2023 - Current

Intern

Queen's University, Biological Science Building
06.2023 - 11.2023

Quality control chemist

Eurofrank Healthcare Pvt Ltd.
01.2021 - 02.2022

Master of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Queen's University Belfast
09/2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Life-science and microbiology

K.S. Model college, Mumbai University
06/2017 - 04.2020

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