PRAGNESHKUMAR BANKER

73, Upton Avenue, London, E7 9PN

MOBILE: 07515536222 • EMAIL: pragnesh8629@yahoo.co.in

PROFILE
A capable and highly motivated graduate with proven multi-tasking organizational abilities.   A   total  commitment from
project inception through to completion, paying meticulous attention to detail. Agreeing formats, timescales and completing 
projects   from   set   deadlines.   Now   looking   to   continue   making   a   significant   contribution   within   administration   whilst 
continuously seeking to enhance and encourage new skills to achieve true potential.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
I enjoy being part of a successful team as I am a very sociable individual who feels confident to work independently but I 
also find working as part of a team extremely beneficial. I am lively, creative & enthusiastic. I have a broad range of IT 
skills, a good eye for detail & an ability to forward plan & co­ordinate. I have skills & experience in the use of Microsoft 
Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access & Outlook. I have had extensive use of computers throughout 
my studies and employment & am able to adapt to new systems easily.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Articulate with excellent written communication skills.

A team player with the ability to persuade and influence at all levels yet remain focused on own objectives.
Ability to perform under pressure, maintaining a consistent level of work output.
• Ability to use laboratory equipments like PCR, Gel electrophoresis, MALDI, Microarray, SELDI, Cell counter,
Biochemical analyzer, Microscope, etc.
• Ability to use laboratory techniques like Gene cloning, Gene mapping, Bioinformatics, ELISA, protein purification,
preparation of media, Sterilization, Preparation of stain, various staining techniques, microscopic examination etc.
• An enthusiastic and hands-on approach to work and a desire to succeed and progress.
An aptitude for building strong relationships and yet remain impartial and use discretion.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to offer a speedy and effective response.

EDUCATION

Sept 2006 to Sept 2007 – University of East London

Principle Subjects:
MSC Bio-Technology  Commercial Bio-technology
 Bio­informatics
 Molecular Biology and Disease
 Research Project (Title: Toxin producing cyanobacteria 
in drinking water sources in Ethiopia)  
• Skills developed:  designing the experiment and obtaining the results by using laboratory equipments like Data 
analysis (computational and statistical)
• Studying various research papers. 
• Working independently without any supervision.

Sept 2004 to Sept 2006 – Allahabad Agriculture Deemed University

Principle Subjects:
Msc Microbiology  General Microbiology
 Environmental microbiology
 Virology 
 Medical microbiology
 Food and dairy microbiology
 Microbial Techniques
 Microbial Genetics
 Agriculture Microbiology
                                          Microbial Biotechnology
                                                                         Dissertation (A medical research project on Tuberculosis)
 
July 2002 to May 2003 – Victoria Jubilee Hospital
Principle Subjects:
Medical Laboratory Technician  Clinical pathology 
 Biochemistry 
 Heamatology 
 Microbiology 
 Histo pathology 

June 1999 to May 2002 – Gujarat University

Principle Subjects:
Bsc microbiology  Genetics
 General microbiology
 Industrial microbiology
 Medical microbiology
 Environment microbiology

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sainsbury's Ltd
2,Canal way, • Ensure my department is legal, safe and secure for all.
Ladbroke grove, • Deliver great shopping experience for my customers.
London. • Ensure a great level of service by deliver the right product, in the right place at
W10 5AA the right time.
• Lead my colleagues using the values and team spirit.
GOL Shopper • Trade the shop floor through the eyes of customers.
Oct 2007 – present • Deliver great results and strong operational routines.

Civil Hospital • Acting as first point of contact for this busy organization, dealing with patient
Ahmedabad, and laboratory enquiries.
Gujarat • Supervision of tuberculosis department in goverment hospitals and medical
India colleges.
• Conducting cross checking of AFB slides, microbiological media and
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory
Supervisor evaluation of laboratory technician.
May 2005 – September 2006 • Providing a comprehensive administrative service which includes, referring 
tuberculosis patients and distribution of laboratory equipments.  And 
maintaining a computer based filing system to manage documents.
• Organize and take minutes for the weekly Operational Group Meetings and
other meetings as necessary.
• Assist the medical officer with the Annual reports held in April and ad-hoc
meetings and training throughout the year.
• Quality control and maintainace of laboratories.
• Responsibilities to provide good medical service to tuberculosis patients.

Ahmedabad Homeopathic Medical • Diagnosis of pathological test like Heamatological tests, microbiological
College tests, Biochemical tests, urine and semen analysis.
Ahmedabad,
• Providing an effective financial support role to the laboratory team.
Gujarat,
India. • Maintaining spreadsheet records for overpayments/underpayments.
• Processing invoices and credit notes.
Laboratory Technician • Handling queries from staff and patients on invoice payments.
September 2003 – April 2005 • Filing and updating records.
• Daily entering requisitions for goods and services, submitting them for
approval, and printed reports.
• Chasing credit notes in a timely fashion.
• Microscopic examination and use of technical equipments like cell counter and
biochemical auto analyzer.
 • Lecture pathological test methods to homeopathic medical students.
• Quality control and maintainace of laboratories.
• Responsibilities to provide good medical service to patients.

INTERESTS
• I love to travel and experience new cultures through interacting & living in new & varying environments
• I am an outstanding performer in elocution, extempore, drama and dance – these activities help me to exercise 
discipline, creativity & keep fit.
• I enjoy tacking part in various trekking events and competitions. 
• Enjoy listening to various types of music.
Referees available on request:

Professional referee
Mrs. Amita Amin
On line Manager
Sainsbury's Ltd
02089604324
Girishamin@hotmail.co.uk
Employer

Personal referee
Dr. Elizabeth Westhead
Senior Lecturer
University of East London
02084661632
e.westhead@uel.ac.uk
Personal Tutor