Yogeshkumar Vaghasiya
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic laboratory professional with extensive experience at Bureau Veritas, excelling in analytical testing and compliance. Proficient in gas chromatography and skilled in biostatistical data analysis, I deliver precise results while fostering team collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards, I ensure adherence to SOPs and contribute to successful project outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst I
Bureau Veritas
Alberta
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored safety compliance within the laboratory environment to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Ensured that all laboratory areas were kept clean and orderly at all times.
- Prepared reagents and solutions according to established protocols.
- Performed laboratory tests such as density, viscosity, water content, sediment content, asphaltene, solvent content, gas analysis, pH, bitumen content etc for petroleum plant operation.
- Validate data by using LIMS software
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning cylinders, prepare filter papers etc
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Perform duties as site safety coordinator
Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Measuring density and molecular weight of organic samples by using densitometer and mol. weight equipment.
- Analyzing gas to oil ratio by flashing gas and hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) determination by injecting samples up to C7 (carbon7) in gas chromatograph.
- Performing simple distillation of hydrocarbons to measure gas to oil ratio (GOR) of samples up to carbon 7.
- Working in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain accuracy precision and quality of the products and samples.
Laboratory Analyst
Germiphene Corp.
Brantford, Ontario
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Sampling of raw material, in process material and finished products
- Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, including calibration logs and training records
- Prepare samples in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Conduct analytical tests following specific protocols
- Provide timely and high-quality data reports that document test results
- Recheck out-of-specification results, using alternative methods if necessary
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University
Rajkot, Gujarat
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Help students in the lab for different practical
- Prepare and conduct lectures and practical
- Maintenance and calibration of lab instruments
- Updating records and any necessary paperwork
- Maintaining an inventory and ordering replacement supplies when needed
- Helping students for their dissertation research work
Education
Diploma - Environmental Sciences
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, Alberta04.2017
Ph.D. - Biosciences
Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University
Rajkot, Gujarat, India01.2010
Masters - Plant Sciences
Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University
Rajkot, Gujarat, India04.2004
Bachelors - Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University
Rajkot, Gujarat, India04.2002
Skills
- Laboratory equipment operation
- MS Office report generation
- Biostatistical data analysis
- Detail-oriented with SOP adherence
- Communication and organizational skills
- Team collaboration and independence
- UV-Vis spectrophotometry and gas chromatography
- Proficient with pH meters and centrifuges
- Basic laboratory techniques proficiency
- Deadline-driven multitasking abilities
Certification
- Certified in First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Applied as Biologist in training in Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (In process)
Volunteer Experience
Biological Sciences Technology Club, Vice-President Operations, Edmonton, Alberta, 2016-09, 2017-04, Arrange weekly meeting for next agenda of the club, Prepare meeting minutes and share it to the members, Assist president of the club whenever needed
Publications
- Synthesis, structural determination and antibacterial activity of compounds derived from vanilline and 4- aminoantipyrene, 2004, Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
- Investigation of some Piper species for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property, 2007, International Journal of Pharmacology
- Screening of methanol and acetone extracts of fourteen Indian medicinal plants for antimicrobial activity, 2007, Turkish Journal of Biology
- Antibacterial and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Eucalyptus citriodora Hk. Leaf, 2008, Natural Product Research
- Screening of some traditionally used Indian plants for antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae, 2009, Journal of herbal medicine and toxicology
- Determination of antibacterial and antioxidant potential of some medicinal plants from Saurashtra region, 2009, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Diospyros ebenum Roxb. leaf (Ebenaceae), Turkish Journal of Biology
- Antimicrobial and free radical scavenging activity of different solvent extracts of Mangifera indica L. seeds, 2010, Research Journal of Microbiology
- Phytochemical analysis of some medicinal plants from western region of India, 2011, Research Journal of Medicinal Plant
- Antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory screening of four Indian medicinal plants, 2011, Latin American Journal of Pharmacy
- Hepatoprotective effect of Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz flowers on diclofenac sodium induced liver toxicity in rats, 2011, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
- Acute oral toxicity study of Pluchea arguta Boiss extract in mice, 2011, Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a public-health threat and future directions of antibiotic therapy for MRSA infections, 2012, Anti-Infective Agents
- H.R. Patel, R.L. Leva and Y.K. Vaghasiya (2018) Occurrence and prevention of antibiotic resistance in human pathogenic bacteria, 2018, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences
- Anti-staphylococcal Potential of Active Fraction from Methanol Extract of Polyalthia longifolia var. Pendula, 2022, International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Biotechnology
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Analyst I
Bureau Veritas
01.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
06.2018 - 10.2019
Laboratory Analyst
Germiphene Corp.
04.2013 - 08.2013
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University
07.2009 - 09.2012
Diploma - Environmental Sciences
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Ph.D. - Biosciences
Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University
Masters - Plant Sciences
Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University
Bachelors - Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, Saurashtra University
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