Prabhakar Reddy Patel

6 Sandringham Grange, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0BY

Telephone: 0161 702 3889 (Home); 07595 946 114 (Mobile)
Email: prabhakaran_wl2003@yahoo.com

Professional Profile
A highly qualified and experienced professional with a unique combination of skills and capabilities
acquired during a diverse and rewarding career. Quick to familiarise himself with new skills and
concepts whilst demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to problem solving. Works
extremely well under pressure with the motivation required to meet tight deadlines at all times. A
confident communicator capable of working effectively within a team or on own initiative.

Education and Qualification

MSc: Bio Technology
Certificate: Modern Instrumental Methods on Pharmaceutical Analysis
Diploma: Computer Application
BSc: Bio Technology with Biochemistry and Chemistry (2008)
A Level Equivalent: Chemistry, Biology and Physics (2005)
GCSE Equivalent: Chemistry, Biology and Physics (2003)

Professional Development
 Indo Australian Conference on Biotechnology
 Bio Vision 2007
 Short Term Lecture Programme in Modern Biology

Career Summary
2006-2007 Research Technician (part time), Gene Labs, India
• Responsible for general lab maintenance and isolating DNA and RNA from various samples by
means of protocols and tailored kits
• Tasked with amplifying DNA utilising the Polymerase Chain Reaction and their expression
when using gel electrophoresis and accurately recording the clinical results of experiments
• Responsible for the research and analysis of proteins including purification processes, isolation
and separation using chromatographic techniques
• Supervising peers from junior year groups at university during their trainee lab work ensuring
lab safety and disposal of lab materials in accordance with health and safety policies
• Instrumental in researching cell culture and drug sensitivity assay techniques in addition to
analysing samples via the SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
• Responsible for analysis of samples using various different analytical instruments such as GC,
HPLC, MALDI-TOF, UV, PMF, PRC, FTIR and TLC
• Tasked with several biochemical analytical researches during studying for certificate course on
modern instrumental methods in pharmaceutical analysis
• Playing a key role in a molecular genetics laboratory assisting with extensive research into the
Dystrophin Gene

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Work Experience
2005-2009 University of Salford, UK and Aurora Degree College, India
• Responsible for researching cell cultures in the oncology laboratory and also drug sensitivity
assays utilising MMT Assay and Flow-cytometry
• Tasked with analysing the sensitivity of several anti-cancer drugs including gold and lithium
based, synthesized by scientists across Manchester
• Managing stock checks, reporting shortages, preparing various dilutions and preparing
samples and solutions according to clear instruction
• Isolation of natural chemicals (limonene), protein identification, gene expression
experimentation during workshops in addition to other biochemical analysis

Key I.T. Skills

 Word, Excel, Power point, Internet, Email and C Programming

Personal Details
Health: Excellent; non-smoker
Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada (fluent)

Achievements
• Presenting a poster at the national conference on recent advances in recombinant vaccines
and other health care products
• Awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Rachnoustav event managing company during the 82nd
all India Committee Meeting
• Received a testimony from the Managing Director of the school for the most outstanding
performance during GCSE examinations
• Taking part in the ‘All India Trekking’ Team on a trek in Gujarat India organised by the Indian
Army
• Trained as a national cadet cop for 3 years attending training camps and national integration
camps

Interests and Activities

Currently include: Playing Snooker, Football, Listening to Music and Travelling

References are available on request

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