Krupa Kothari

Trainee Biomedical science

Talent

NottinghamMember since September 27, 2026

Sysmex XN-450 operation & QCCapillary & venous blood samplingBlood grouping & crossmatch (IAT)Manual differential counting (200-cell)SOP-driven sample processingSPSS v29 statistical analysisAccurate data entry & record-keepingQuality control & audit participationCalm, methodical under pressureAttention to detail & protocol disciplinePublic speaking & presentations

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Sysmex XN-450 operation & QCCapillary & venous blood samplingBlood grouping & crossmatch (IAT)Manual differential counting (200-cell)SOP-driven sample processing

About

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science graduate (2:1, Nottingham Trent University, July 2026), seeking to enter Cellular Pathology as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist via the IBMS registration portfolio route. Hands-on laboratory experience gained through a First-class exercise-physiology dissertation (n=47), including capillary blood sampling, Sysmex XN-450 haematology analysis, manual blood film review, and SPSS v29 statistical analysis. Comfortable working to strict SOPs and quality standards, with practical experience in blood grouping, crossmatch/IAT compatibility testing, and internal quality control.

Complements this with 6+ years in premium retail, customer service and quality-focused environments, bringing strong attention to detail, reliability under pressure, and a proven ability to build trust with the public. Trilingual (English, Gujarati, Hindi) and committed to ongoing CPD towards full HCPC registration.

Experience

Food & Beverage Team Member at Hilton, Nottingham (2026-08 – Present)

Currently employed part-time delivering food and beverage service to hotel guests, working accurately and calmly to standard procedures in a fast-paced, regulated environment (licensing, hygiene and health & safety compliance). Demonstrates current reliability, teamwork and the ability to balance paid employment alongside academic study — directly relevant to managing a laboratory rotation and CPD portfolio.

Undergraduate Dissertation Researcher at Nottingham Trent University (2025-09 – 2026-04)

Designed and ran a controlled exercise-physiology study (n=47), continuously monitoring heart rate (≥140bpm) during a standardised protocol to assess acute haematological response.

Performed capillary blood sampling and operated the Sysmex XN-450 haematology analyser, cross-validating automated flags against manual blood film review to rule out pathological misclassification — direct experience of the QC discipline required in a diagnostic laboratory.
Analysed results in SPSS v29 to a statistically rigorous standard; presented findings via poster and written report, achieving a First.

Core Laboratory Skills Training at Nottingham Trent University (2023-09 – 2025-09)

Haematology & Transfusion: ABO/Rh(D) blood grouping (tile and tube methods), pre-transfusion compatibility testing (IAT, crossmatch), blood film preparation, manual differential counting (200-cell), Sysmex XN-450 operation and internal quality control.
Anatomy Dissection Programme: structured cadaveric dissection of thoracic and cardiovascular structures, building the anatomical grounding relevant to diagnostic tissue pathology.
Trained to work accurately and safely to standard operating procedures when handling potentially infectious patient samples, with careful record-keeping and accurate data entry.

Retail Associate at Westside, Mumbai, India (2020-12 – 2022-12)

Delivered accurate, high-volume transaction handling and maintained rigorous presentation and stock standards, transferable to precise, high-throughput laboratory sample processing.

Store Associate at Nature's Basket Limited, Mumbai, India (2018-06 – 2020-12)

Managed inventory and stock presentation with meticulous attention to detail in a premium, standards-driven environment.

Diamond Assortment & Maintenance Associate at Lunar Diamonds, Mumbai, India (2018-05 – 2022-12)

Applied precision grading and classification (GIA 4Cs) under strict quality-control protocols across high-value inventory — discipline and attention to detail directly transferable to diagnostic laboratory work.

Student Mentor & Ambassador (Unitemps) at Nottingham Trent University (2024-03 – 2026-05)

Supported first-year Biomedical Science students through high-pressure academic transitions via structured one-to-one mentoring.

Delivered presentations and guided tours to 100+ prospective students and families; praised for clear, confident communication — reflects the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and service users.