PRIYANKA LOOMBA
Halifax,NS
Summary
I am looking forward to work in an organization of repute, where I can utilize my Knowledge and skills to discharge responsibilities assigned to me in the best possible Manner, thereby resulting in a relationship of mutual growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical laboratory assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Microbiology lab, Halifax
- Perform QC functions such as performing microbiology testing on raw material and finished products, make reagents and pour plates using aseptic conditions
- Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms.
- Maintain records of testing and results
- Maintain inventory, communicating with vendors and assisting with the purchase and order of supplies and equipment
- Prepare solutions and media plates utilizing quality protocols such as pH collection and sterilization
- Assist in the processing of virology testing, handling Hepatitis C, Herpes, HPV and other virology testing specimens
- Processing of biological specimens as they enter the laboratory, including but not limited to sputum, urines, bloods, stools, swabs from various sites, for routine and specialized testing
- Follow safety procedures as per laboratory SOPs
- Detect when test performance is not within acceptable levels and document all corrective action
- Member of safety committee evaluate quality control, safety, and maintained compliance with OSHA and risk management guidelines
- Perform clerical function required to report accurate and timely test results Including responding to physician, physician office staff.
Microbiologist
Juneja Laboratories
06.2015 - 04.2018
- More than 2 Years’ Experience as a Microbiologist with Juneja Laboratories from June 2015 to 2018 April
- Working Under the supervision of clinical lab technologists, Direct detection of pathogenic organisms by microscopy
- Take specimens, like blood and urine samples, prepare specimens Cultivation (growth), identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of microorganisms follow detailed manual tests and oversee automated analyses tests
- Detection of antibodies produced by the patient in response to an infecting organism (serodiagnosis)
- Managing and overseeing laboratory work
- Lab.tools used by clinical lab technicians include cell counters, microscopes, advanced computers and another lab equipment’s
- The purpose of this position is to help physicians and research detect, diagnose, and treat diseases
Education
Public Health -
Cape Breton University
Master’s - microbiology
G.N.D.U
Graduation - Biotechnology
Lyallpur Khalsa college
Skills
- Certified CSMLS Professional
- Advanced Food Safety Certification
- Expertise in MS Office Suite
- Laboratory Techniques
- WHMIS Compliance
Certification
- Advanced Food safety training certificate
- CSMLS certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to music
- Writing poems
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Internship in marked food industry and omega pharmaceuticals for 6 months
In food industry did quality control of all the food products and in Omega pharmaceutical check all the quality control of drugs
Timeline
Medical laboratory assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2020 - Current
Microbiologist
Juneja Laboratories
06.2015 - 04.2018
Master’s - microbiology
G.N.D.U
Graduation - Biotechnology
Lyallpur Khalsa college
Public Health -
Cape Breton University