Our Expert

Objective

• To contribute technical expertise in microbiology while continuously learning and supporting organizational growth through quality laboratory practices.

Education

• MSc Microbiology: Dolphin Institute of Biomedical & Natural Science, H.N.B.G.U (2017) – 82.4%

• BSc Medical Microbiology: Dolphin Institute of Biomedical & Natural Science, H.N.B.G.U (2014) – 80.3%

• Higher Secondary Examination: Gurukul Senior Secondary High School, H.P.Bo.S.E (2011) – 68%

• Secondary Examination: Saint Mary’s High School, H.P.Bo.S.E (2009) – 80%

Professional Experience

• Microbiologist: Santokh Hospital (NABH), Chandigarh (Dec 2019 – Present)

• Part-Time Microbiologist: Healthmaxx Super Speciality Hospital (NABH) (Nov 2022 – Present)

• Microbiologist: Diagnocare Medi Lab (NABL), Chandigarh (2 years)

Training

• Six Month Training: Fortis Hospital, Kangra (SRL Diagnostics)

Technical Skills

• Aseptic and sterile techniques

• Optical microscopy

• Bacterial and fungal staining

• Plating methods (streak, spread, pour)

• Enumeration and identification of bacteria and fungi

• Media and buffer preparation

• Antibiotic assay (MIC)

• Sterility testing

• Water sample analysis using membrane filtration and MPN test

• ELISA and COVID-19 RT-PCR sample collection

• Dissertation on optimization and comparison of substrates for inoculum development

Laboratory Instruments Experience

• Cobas Integra 400 Plus, Cobas e411

• Architect i1000SR, Randox Imola, D10

• Lifotronic H8, Agappe Cell Counter

• Urisys 1100, BTS 350, Mindray

• Mispa i2, Meril

• Spectrophotometer, Fermenter, Colony Counter, pH Meter, Centrifuge, Autoclave, Electrophoresis, Chromatography, Laminar Air Flow, Water Bath