Sneha Vaidya
Knoxville
Summary
Competent Laboratory Assistant well-versed in equipment calibration, specimen preparation and sample testing. Forward-thinking and hardworking team player with extensive experience working in labs and performing thorough research. Familiar with automated lab equipment laboratory information systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Assistant
CSL Plasma Behring
Knoxville
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and calibration.
- Assisted in data collection and documentation for ongoing research studies.
- Organized and labeled specimens for easy identification and retrieval.
- Followed inventory procedures to manage supplies and materials effectively.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Documented test results accurately in lab information systems for record-keeping.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
Graduate Assistant
School of science and Engineering
Pittsburgh
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Created and maintained databases for tracking student records, grades, attendance.
- Facilitated communication between faculty members and departmental staff.
- Evaluated student performance through grading tests, papers or other assessments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines under pressure.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and maintaining files.
- Coordinated and organized lab resources for student experiments.
Laboratory Intern
Redcliffe laboratory
Nagpur
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted experiments under guidance of senior researchers in laboratory settings.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper functionality.
- Performed data entry and analysis using laboratory software tools for research projects.
- Prepared samples and reagents following standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Nagpur, India07-2022
Skills
- Data analysis
- Research methodologies
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Immunological assays
- ELISA techniques
Certification
- Biotechnology: Plant Tissue Culture
- Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-cell Function
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics Specialization
- Molecular Insight and Techniques
Skills - Lab Skills
- PCR
- Protein analysis techniques (Western Blotting, SDS PAGE)
- Cell Culture Proficiency
- Media Preparation
- Chromatography
- Dye and Resin synthesis
- Electronic notebook management
- Nucleic acid extraction
- Plant tissue culture techniques
- Gel electrophoresis
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Specimen Preparation
- Sample Preparation
- Specimen Processing
- Disease specialization proficiency
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Supply Maintenance
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Lab equipment processes
- Cell Culture
- Sample collection techniques
- Research and documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ion chromatography
- Equipment Calibration
- Microbiology Techniques
- Molecular Biology Techniques
Timeline
Lab Assistant
CSL Plasma Behring
09.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant
School of science and Engineering
08.2023 - 04.2024
Laboratory Intern
Redcliffe laboratory
11.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University