1. Vrushali Vijay Kalekar
Mobile (+91) 9004704863
kalekarvrushali1990@gmail.com
Career Objective:
To make a positive impact in field of activities undertaken as well as contribute to organization's goals and
which would provide excellent opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
Work Experience:
Establishment in 1981, India's largest laboratory chain with NABL and CAP (College of American Pathologists)
accreditation (Mumbai).
Designation: Scientific Officer
Duration: May 2013- Present.
Role and Responsibilities:
 Good knowledge of handling  Samples according to standard. 
 Good knowledge of different agar media. 
 Trained analysts in bacteriology and serology. 
 To carry out microbiological staining procedures. 
 To carry out interpretation after sampling.
 To carry out identification and sensitivity of causative microorganisms.
 Trained on instruments like vitek ,blood culture systems(BD),vitek-MS.
 Good knowledge of biosafety cabinet.
 Maintenance of QC records and documentation. 
 Preservation of standard strains.
Achievements:
 Stood First in poster presentation in Regeneration 2013 a National Level Competition of IIT-Bombay. 
 Stood Second in College at Post Graduation level . 
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 Stood First in College at Graduation level and was awarded Tejinder Kaur Kalirai Benevolent Fund from G
N Khalsa College. 
Projects:
 Biosurfactants from yeast-production ,characterization and biomedical application. 
 Microbial Analysis of Milk Products –Paneer as a part of curriculum. 
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2. Internship:
 Summer Internship at Sushrusha Hospital, Mumbai, May 2012 
Academic Profile:
Masters of Science - Microbiology, K.J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai
First Class – 2013 (70.00 %)
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, G.N Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai
First Class – 2011 (73.75 %)
Higher Secondary Examination (Science), Patuck Junior College, Mumbai
First Class – 2008 (69.83%)
Secondary School Examination, Indian Airlines Ideal School, Mumbai
First Class with Distinction – 2006 (75.20%)
Extra Curricular Activities:
 Successfully completed “Hands-On training in Industrial  Fermentation” organized by G. N Khalsa College. 
 Participated in National Education Day- A National level Symposia, conducted by NMIMS University. 
 Participated in Two day Symposium organized by Haffkine Institute. 
 Participated in Microbiology events conducted by G N Khalsa and SIES College. 
Personal Dossier:
 Father’s Name : Mr.Vijay Kalekar
 Mother’s Name : Mrs. Vaishali Kalekar
 Date of Birth : 16th November 1990
 Sex : Female
 Marital Status : Single
 Language Proficiency : English, Hindi, Marathi
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