Dhrumik Patel

I am writing to apply for the position that was listed on the website. My research and experience make me an ideal candidate. I am currently a fourth-year student graduating in April, studying forensic science and specializing in chemistry. 

I have had a great deal of research experience in chemistry, biology, and laboratory practices, both in the lab and in the accredited OTU’s forensic science program. My experience is specialized currently in chemistry through courses like organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and forensic chemistry. I have experience in a crime scene environment throughout my program through courses such as crime scene science,  criminalistics, and Interdisciplinary topics in forensic science.

I have research experience in laboratories working with Trevani (chemistry and material science lab) and Stotesbury laboratory (forensic chemistry and material science lab). I am certain my skills make up for the components of this position, and I know my previous experience makes me a prime candidate for this. 

I have previous experience in the science council as a Director of Academic Affairs and was also in a business club called AIESEC, as a Vice President for operations in the club. These extracurriculars helped me gain experience in planning, organizing, managing, and collaborating. They helped to develop my practical skills and solve challenges.

I know that I would be an asset to this job and will bring forward a positive attitude to overcome any difficult situation at hand. This position would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist in my career and expand my skills to fulfill my lifelong goals. 

SKILLS

• Properly follows SOPs and other safety requirements and understands the importance of quality assurance.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft office ecosystem including software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Laboratory Safety and Quality Assurance
• Consistently using creative thinking and problem-solving skills to create new solutions and ways to solve a problem in school, and with other hobbies.
• Demonstrating leadership skills in many different places including volunteering as a Vice President throughout the past year in AIESEC, as well as Director of Academic Affairs for Student Science Council
• Developing strong verbal communication skills through interacting with potential exchange participants, team members, professors, and guiding students to find internships.

SCIENTIFIC SKILLS

• Pipetting minute amounts of solvent using an Eppendorf pipette, volumetric pipette, serological pipette, and Pasteur pipette 
• Rheometer (analyzing bovine blood), SEMEDX, Raman Microscope, Profilometry 
• Evidence collection of fingerprints, footwear impressions, DNA, and bodily fluids as well as preparation, and documentation practiced in Forensic Crime Scene courses. 
• Preparing various samples for analysis including DNA samples, blood artifacts, pig tissue samples, silica nanoparticle films
• Read and understand mass spectra, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and mass chromatography. Analyzing profilometry and rheology data. 
• Skilled in Forensic Chemistry and Biology, worked with Crime Scene photography using different light sources, fingerprinting, DNA sequencing, and electrophoresis.

Job Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant 

Ontario Tech University/Trevani Lab (Chemistry Material Science Laboratory) 2022-Current

• Gained experience working in a research laboratory setting while working on nanoparticles and characterizing techniques 
• Operated various analytical instruments such as SEM, Profilometer
• Handled acids and bases including clean-up and waste procedures, following laboratory SOPs.
• Developed Low-Cost 3D substrates for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. 
• Synthesized solid, mesoporous, and commercial silica nanoparticles.
• Literature paper writing for future publications

Undergraduate Lab Technician 

Ontario Tech University/Stotesbury Lab 2021-2022

• Gained experience working in a research laboratory setting while working on blood experiments involving rheology. 
• Operated various analytical instruments following laboratory SOPs.
• Handled and analyzed bovine blood, including clean-up and waste procedures.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (Honors), Forensic Science

Ontario Tech University (accredited university), Oshawa, ON 2019 – 2023

• Specializing in forensic chemistry
• Currently enrolled, 3.56 GPA
• Courses related to Forensic Science: Crime scene science, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic biology, Forensic drug chemistry and toxicology, Interdisciplinary topics in forensic science, and advance forensic biology.
• Courses related to Chemistry: Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry

Extracurricular activities

Director of Academic Affairs

UOIT Science Council 2021 – 2022

• Helped manage sponsorships and do science events
• Reached out to faculty 
• Managed science council social media account to do trivia

related events

Vice President of AIESEC

Association Internationale des Étudiants en

Sciences Économiques et Commerciales. (AIESEC) 2019 – 2021

• Oversee all general operations of the Club and be held responsible for all actions performed by all its members.
• Manage the semester’s Global Village conference: a conference with multiple international committees partnering to create informative and educational sessions that attendees can attend

AWARDS

Award of Recognition 

• Entrance Scholarship, $1,000 2019 – Current

Experiential Learning Award

• Award, $1,500 2019 – Current

HSBC Bank Canada Award

• Award, $2,000 2019 – Current

CPPI Group Inc. Scholarship

• Scholarship, $3,000 2019 – Current

Certifications

WHMIS 2015 – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 2019 – Current

BIOSAFETY LEVEL 1 – Certificate of Training 2022 – Current

• Acquired through Canadian Biosafety Standards under Part 9 of the

Human Pathogen and Toxic Regulations of the Human Pathogen and

Toxin Act

Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans - Certificate 2022 – Current