Riya Melwani
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 8 years of experience in laboratory technical roles and management. Proven track record in leading projects, optimizing resource allocation, and achieving successful outcomes. Core competencies include project management, team leadership, and process improvement. Committed to driving innovation and operational efficiency within dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
Dynacare
Brampton, Canada
11.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to operate WASP Lab to process urine samples for susceptibility of Pathogens
- Experience with Roche Cobas 6800 Analyzer for processing COVID-19 samples
- Load the Blood cultures in BACT/ALT automated machine to process blood culture
- Organize, prepare, and inoculate microbiology samples to a variety of media according to Standard Operating Procedure
- Participate in QA program by completing temperature, media, and reagent logs as assigned
- Perform susceptibility and ID tests in MS Vitek as well as sample slide preparation for MALDI
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Dynacare
Brampton, Canada
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Performing STAT and routine Clinical testing of COVID-19 Samples as per departmental guidelines
- Maintain working knowledge on how to correctly donning PPE and doffing of PPE
- Following Departmental protocols for non-interpretative processing of patient Samples with highest priority
- Stored samples in designated Software regularly following aliquoting
- Maintaining of Testing Equipment's
- Discarding Clinical Samples with precautions and established guidelines
- Identified problems that may adversely affect test performance for sample Processing
Sandwich Artist
Subway sandwiches
Bowmanville, Ontario
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Inspected equipment regularly for proper functioning and sanitation standards.
- Restocked kitchen supplies by rotating food according to dates and health guidelines.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
Retail Store Manager
JRD fashions My-My
Ahmedabad , India
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including scheduling of 105 staff, inventory management and customer service.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels and build brand loyalty.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss performance issues or new initiatives.
Research Intern
ARIBAS, Sardar Patel University
Gujarat, India
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintaining cell cultures, Working in BSL-II, viable cell cultivation, MTT Assay
- Preparation of Culture media and autoclave;
- Duties such as stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining lab cleanliness, autoclaving appropriately disposing of bio-hazardous chemical waste and laboratory setting
- Maintaining lab records for all instruments like Laminar Air Flows, Weighing Balance, pH meter, CO 2 incubator, Hot-air oven, Autoclave etc
- Daily record and maintain log book for test results
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Durham College
Oshawa, Canada04.2020
Post Graduate Certificate - Advance Biotechnology
Durham College
Oshawa, Canada04.2019
Master of Science - Medical Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
Gujarat, India11.2017
Skills
- Laboratory techniques and operations
- Quality Control and assurance
- Aseptic techniques
- Analytical Instruments
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Project
- VISIO
- Risk Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Team player
- Customer service
Internship
Research Intern, ARIBAS, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India, 01/01/17, 11/30/17, Maintaining cell cultures, Working in BSL-II, viable cell cultivation, MTT Assay., Preparation of Culture media and autoclave., Duties such as stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining lab cleanliness, autoclaving appropriately disposing of bio-hazardous chemical waste and laboratory setting., Maintaining lab records for all instruments like Laminar Air Flows, Weighing Balance, pH meter, CO2 incubator, Hot-air oven, Autoclave etc., Daily record and maintain log book for test results.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology
Dynacare
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Dynacare
12.2020 - 11.2021
Sandwich Artist
Subway sandwiches
09.2018 - 11.2019
Retail Store Manager
JRD fashions My-My
11.2017 - 07.2018
Research Intern
ARIBAS, Sardar Patel University
01.2017 - 11.2017
Post Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Durham College
Post Graduate Certificate - Advance Biotechnology
Durham College
Master of Science - Medical Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
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