Soham Girish Brahmbhatt
Dublin
Summary
Driven professional with keen interest in laboratory analysis, ready to transition skills into this role. Knowledgeable in scientific methodologies and adept with analytical equipment, coupled with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Committed to contributing to accurate and reliable research outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Laboratory analyst
Enfer Labs
2026.01 - 2026.02
- Sample preparation of 150+ bovine and ovine brain samples weekly for TSE surveillance programme.
- Analyse 1,000+ samples weekly using ELISA under BSL2 conditions as part of a team.
- Complete and maintain records in line with ISO 17025 and the laboratory quality system.
- Handling samples in biosafety cabinets to prevent loss, mix-ups and contamination.
- ELISA lab (ISO 17025)
Crew Member
Macdonald’s Restaurant
2024.08 - 2025.07
- Operated cash counters and served customers while preparing food using grill, fryer, and beverage equipment in line with company procedures.
- Followed preparation and packaging standards, including portioning, SAP labelling, and food safety requirements to meet daily quality and production targets.
- Managed stock rotation (FIFO) and material handling by organising raw and finished goods across cold storage, chillers, and dry stores.
- Worked with cross-functional teams: kitchen, cash counter, service, delivery, beverage areas.
- Reported equipment faults and supply shortages promptly to supervisors to maintain workflow continuity.
- Performed shift-end cleaning and sanitation (equipment sanitisation, waste disposal, surface hygiene) and adhered strictly to health and safety policies.
- Trained new staff on equipment use, safety, and quality standards while working efficiently in fast-paced, high-pressure shifts with strong reliability and professionalism.
Junior Research Fellow
Kamdhenu University
2022.10 - 2023.08
- Performed SNP genotyping on 300+ bovine samples weekly using validated 5-day protocol.
- Conducted QC testing via agarose gel electrophoresis and spectrophotometry for 400+ samples weekly.
- Managed receipt-acknowledging, freezing-thawing, coding-decoding, labelling-aliquoting, storage-retrieval, and distribution of 3000+ samples (blood, tissue, DNA).
- Genotyping lab
Scientific Assistant
Kamdhenu University
2021.11 - 2022.10
- Extracted 1000+ DNA samples weekly using automated system.
- Demonstrated PCR-based gene cloning and RFLP-based genotyping techniques to 50+ students.
- Isolated DNA/RNA from MCF-7 cell lines and conducted MTT bioassay for plant extracts.
- Performed cell culture operations including media preparation (PBS, DMEM), trypsinisation, and MTT bioassays.
- Molecular biology lab
- Animal cell culture lab
Laboratory Technician
GEER Foundation
2017.07 - 2021.03
- Executed daily calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments (pH meter, conductivity meter, flame photometer, balances) to ensure measurement traceability.
- Analysed 100+ water and soil samples monthly for 15+ environmental chemistry.
- Developed LIMS-like automated system, using MS Office, for uploading test results.
- Performed coliform estimation by MPN and bacterial identification by automated system.
- Prepared media and broth (digital balance, stirrer, heating mantle, autoclave) in media prep and autoclave room.
- Prepared samples (weighing), media plates and broth tubes by aseptic handling (pour plating) under laminar air flow.
- Chemistry lab (ISO 17025:2017)
- Microbiology lab
- General duties (all laboratories)
Education
MSc - Agricultural Biotechnology
DKIT
Dundalk, Ireland 2023.09 - 2024.09
Integrated (BSc-MSc) - Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
Anand, India 2007.06 - 2013.12
Skills
- Interpersonal: Adaptability, Communication, Collaboration, Learning, Organisation, Initiative, Autonomy, Problem-solving
- Laboratory Techniques: Autoclave, Automated DNA Isolation, Automated Bacterial Identification System, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Culture, ELISA, Flame Photometry, MTT Assay, Microscopy, PCR, RFLP, SNP Genotyping, Spectrophotometry
- Quality Systems: ISO 17025, GMP, GDP, ALCOA, SOPs, CAPA, Biosafety Level 2
- Knowledge: RT-PCR, HPLC, GC, Validation, GMP, LIMS, Lean, Six Sigma, fishbone diagram, 5S, 5 whys
Certification
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for safeguarding product quality
- Laboratory Management and Internal Auditing ISO/IEC 17025: 2017
Personal passions
Photographed, identified and documented nearly 150 bird species on eBird.
Affiliations
- • Photographed, identified and documented nearly 150 bird species on eBird.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory analyst
Enfer Labs
2026.01 - 2026.02
Crew Member
Macdonald’s Restaurant
2024.08 - 2025.07
MSc - Agricultural Biotechnology
DKIT
2023.09 - 2024.09
Junior Research Fellow
Kamdhenu University
2022.10 - 2023.08
Scientific Assistant
Kamdhenu University
2021.11 - 2022.10
Laboratory Technician
GEER Foundation
2017.07 - 2021.03
Integrated (BSc-MSc) - Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
2007.06 - 2013.12