Simrat Preet Kaur
London,Canada
Summary
Highly skilled research enthusiast with expertise in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Collaborative team player with a proven track record of adapting to evolving needs. Recognized for delivering accurate results and maintaining high standards in research environments. Proficient in molecular biology, microscopy, and statistical software. Known for reliability and a results-driven approach. Seeking to establish strong and long-term relationships while striving for excellence in all endeavors. Enthusiastic and eager to make a significant contribution to a team that offers genuine opportunities for progression.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician
Aspire
10.2022 - Current
- Setting up equipment and standardization of various labs and ASRS Trials
- Daily Specimen Sample Processing, conducting trial according to the protocol and accurately capturing data
- Experienced in writing the work instructions and SOPs for the according the GLP compliance
- Also, did literature reviews
- Basic level of Analysis for all Research Trials
- Run various trials independently
- Troubleshooting the Lab equipment and problem solving
- Developed great Leadership skills and communication along as Handling 6 personnel at a time for conducting in-house Trial
- Training personnel on different tasks as per R&D standards
- Handling collaborative projects with Western University Lab– performing Dissections, Gut Flushing and analyzing data
- PCR, BSA assay, various micro- tests
- Literature Research and reviews
Research Assistant
London Health Science Centre
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in REB submissions, Regulatory submissions, and SAE reports
- Processing and shipping of samples for analysis
- Recruiting participants and obtaining Informed Consent form the participants and Follow-ups for the participants for the study visits
- Closely working with sponsor and PI for smooth workflow of clinical trial
- Organize and make presentations for investigators meeting
- Troubleshooting and problem solving issues with study systems, and reporting
- Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors regarding all study related materials and issues to ensure all the materials are up to date
- Compile and review documentation required according to GCP, strictly adhering to SOPs
Extraction Technician
Aleafia Health
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Production and refinement of cannabis oil and various cannabis oil formulations according to established SOP
- Handling of cryogenic fluid solvents and compressed gases
- Troubleshooting of equipment’s and methods
- Assist in optimizing extraction and cannabis oil processing SOP’s
- Experience with methods of CO2 extraction, and downstream purification, separation and isolation of botanical oils
- Purifying cannabis products using distillation methods, collecting samples for testing the potency and microbes as needed by QC
- Formulation of slurry to produce the Kin slips
Research Technician
High Park
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Roles and responsibilities include Research trials for making innovative formulation of CBD/THC oil and also participated in new project for making of tablets with improved structure and flavor
- Experimental data analysis and the recording of tests
- Purifying cannabis oil products using distillation methods, collecting samples for testing the potency and microbes
- Chemical testing of raw material and finished products using spectroscopic techniques
- Calibration and Maintenances of Lab equipment’s in timely manner
- Experience with HPLC, UV and MS
- Have good knowledge of formulation of oil blends and also have an overview of crystallization and Distillation
- Keep inventory track and also performed cycle counts on regular intervals
- Strictly adhered to the safety standards following the SOP’s and also met the quality standards
Customer Service Associate I
Convergys
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Providing customer support by solving day-to-day customer issues and enhancing the Rogers business aspects by selling the wireless devices and services
- Strong keyboarding skills and an ability to learn and master new software programs
- Achieving the sales targets on monthly bases and making follow up calls to solve their problems
- Received good feedbacks from the clients for best customer services and scored high OTE
Clinical Research Assistant
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Oncology Department
- Administrative support, including form preparation and spreadsheets, Patient information entry using EDR software, Case Report Forms
- Recruitment of participants according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and Collection of samples from the patients to perform the experiments in accordance with the manual (SOPs)
- Analyzed blood and urine sample under microscope to look for abnormalities in the sample to understand the disease like breast cancer (Biopsy samples)
- Performed ELISA and FISH on various collected samples and analyzed the data
- Prepare the pathology reports describing the specimen tested, results and the diagnosis
- Record the adverse events and report them to the PI and follow up
- GCP compliant study conduction and documentation and assisted in the internal audits
- Oncology Department
Research Assistant
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Experience assessment, experimental data analysis and the recording of tests in pre-clinical trial of Detection of Novel Cancer Biomarker in Cervicovaginal Fluid
- Also collected the blood, urine and Pap samples from Hospital
- Maintenance, passaging and cryo-preserving of cell lines, cell counting (Haemocytometer) mainly Hela and Caski cell lines, transfection, DNA Cloning and have the advance level experience with ELISA and IHC, qPCR techniques
- Assisted in literature searches and in preparation of materials for presentations
Peer Tutoring in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Taught Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to B
- Tech students for two semesters
- Assisted in conducting practical experiments in lab, marking the test sheets for both practical and theory exam
Education
Applied Clinical Research - With Distinction
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05.2020
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Mahareshi Markandeshwar University
Ambala, Haryana08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar, Punjab05.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Sheets
- RED cap Databases
- Electronic Data Records
- Data Analysis
- Micro pipetting
- Written communication skills
- Tissue Culture
- DNA extraction
- RNA extraction
- Knowledge in Anatomy
- Knowledge in Pharmacology
- Knowledge in Pharmacokinetic
- Knowledge in GCP
- Flow Cytometry
- RT-PCR
- ELISA
- IHC
- RIA
- HPLC
- UV
- MS
- SDS PAGE
- Western Blotting
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Phase contrast microscopy
- Compound Microscopy
- Mammalian cell culture
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Decision maker
- Animal Handling
- Dissections
Certification
- The International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP), CITI Program, 03/17/2019, Canada
- Biomedical Research Ethical Tutorial
- Phlebotomy Certificate, 10/2020
- ECG Certificate, 2022
Personality Traits
- Proactive to make innovative approaches to accomplish the targeted study.
- Progress high degree of moral, showing learning attitude and maintaining lofty standards for work ethics.
- Eloquent fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
Dissertation
Detection of Novel Cancer Biomarker in Cervicovaginal Fluid, Dr. Monika Sachdev (Sr. Scientist), CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 01/09/2017, 07/07/2017
Presentations
- 160th ESO Annual General Meet, 10/29/2023, University of Guelph
- Oral presentation on Stem Cell Technology, 2017, MMU (Ambala), Secured Second prize
- Poster on Streptomyces albogriseolus as a potential Bio mediation Agent for Sulfsulfuron, 11/11/2016 - 11/12/2016, National Conference on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences held at MMU Ambala
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Technician
Aspire
10.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
London Health Science Centre
01.2021 - 06.2022
Extraction Technician
Aleafia Health
10.2020 - 01.2021
Research Technician
High Park
11.2019 - 10.2020
Customer Service Associate I
Convergys
01.2019 - 11.2019
Clinical Research Assistant
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
10.2017 - 11.2018
Research Assistant
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute
01.2017 - 08.2017
Peer Tutoring in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
01.2016 - 12.2016
Applied Clinical Research - With Distinction
McMaster University
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Mahareshi Markandeshwar University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Lovely Professional University
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