Billal Hasan Sikandar

***** *** ******** ***** ***** Dale, MD 20769

Home: 240-***-**** . Cell: 301-***-****(preferred)

Email: acd0vo@r.postjobfree.com

A highly talented recent Magna Cum Laude graduate with over 6 years of

experience in a research, medical and clinical setting. Over 4 years of

experience in performing complex chemical, biological, hematological,

immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests, working within the

scope of laboratory policies and procedures, contributing to positive

outcomes and meeting the vision and cultural expectations of the

organization by exhibiting professional behavior and laboratory expertise;

knowledge of CLIA, state and federal health laws; identifying opportunities

for and contributing to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as

well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction.

Summary of Qualifications

More than a year and half of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

More than four years of experience as a Research Assistant in various

research projects.

In-depth ability to perform microbiological procedures; culture and isolate

micro-organisms; analyze and interpret information from microscopy;

prepare, read and interpret slide preparations.

Excellent ability to analyze test results and biochemical reactions;

identify microorganisms; interpret tests and quality control results; know

principles of test systems.

Proficiency at observing safety precautions and handling of infectious

specimens; remembering principles involved in biochemical reactions; and

understanding laboratory procedures.

Superb analytical ability and judgment to relate test results to normal or

pathological states, to resolve technical equipment problems, and interpret

quality control data.

Great visual acuity to distinguish fine gradations of color and texture,

and sound manual dexterity to work with delicate instruments.

Remarkable ability to prepare and record accurate laboratory reports.

Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act

appropriately.

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with

co-workers, physicians, other hospital personnel and other outside

contacts.

Enviable neat and orderly work habits.

Unmatchable ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to

written protocols.

Uncommon ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.

Great knowledge of chemical, biological and mathematical principles, and of

laboratory instrumentation, method principles and techniques.

Educational Achievement

Howard University- Washington, D.C. (May 2013)

Bachelors of Science in Biology and Chemistry

Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.78)

Prince George's County Community College-Laurel, MD (July 2010)

Emergency Medicine Certification

Certified Medical Technician Certification

GPA: 4.0

Bowie High School- Bowie, MD (May 2009)

High School Diploma

GPA: 4.13

Certifications

BB(ASCP)CM Medical Technologist Certification:

Certification # 3103

12-27-2013 to 12-31-2016

CPR/BLS Certified

EMT Basic/Intermediate Certified

CMT Certified

Honors Societies/Scholarly Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Beta Kappa Chi Honors Society

Golden Key Honors Society

National Honors Society

Health Professions Society at Howard University

International Laureate Scholar

Benjamin S. Carson Scholar

Benjamin Carson Scholar Article-

http://www.howard.edu/capstone/march2011/ feature1.html

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

National Medical Association

President of Benjamin Young Scholar Foundation

Foundations/Fundraising Programs

Bridging the Gap Campaign- To raise funds for disadvantaged college

students

Youtube Video with my presentation: http://youtu.be/8XKlrDNmCqY

Feed the Poor, Gain a Deed Program

Fight for Breast Cancer Association

Relay for Life

Internships/Shadowing

Prince Georges Hospital-

Pharmacy

Emergency Room

Surgery

Laboratory- Core Lab

Howard University Hospital-

Trauma/ ER

Internal Medicine

Oncology

Johns Hopkins Hospital-

Neurosurgery

Cryosurgery

Plastic surgery

Orthopedic surgery

Clinical Internal Medicine

Additional Laboratory Skills

Basic Phlebotomy, Western/Northern/Southern Blotting, Electrophoresis, PCR,

ELISA, DNA extraction, sterilization, Chromatography, Kinetic/Optical

measuring and many more.

Administrative Skills

Proficiency: MS Word, Internet Usage, Emailing, Excel, Power Point and

Typing 80 wpm

Providing Customer Service Satisfaction

Health Insurance Processing and Verification

Faxing, Scanning and Xeroxing files

Triaging and Patient Education

Professional Experience:

Anne Arundel Urology- Annapolis, MD

Research Assistant- 2013- Current

Anne Arundel Urology- Annapolis, MD

Laboratory Pathology Assistant- 2013- Current

Laurel Regional Hospital- Laurel, MD

Medical Laboratory Technician- 2011- 2013

Key Tasks in Laboratory:

Prepare samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.

Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test

results according to laboratory policies.

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all

reagents.

Keep accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data

according to laboratory policies.

Refer problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all

corrective action procedures undertaken in the Laboratory.

Perform clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the

telephone, disposing of contaminated specimens, control of inventory, etc.

Participate in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external

continuing education programs to keep current of developments in their

field.

Kept records, prepared and updated written reports and procedure manuals.

Assist in research, planning and evaluation of alternate methods and new

testing procedures.

Conducted chemical analyses of blood, urine, cerebro-spinal and other body

fluids.

Studied blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to

various physiological and pathological conditions.

Prepared tissue sections for microscopic examinations using techniques to

demonstrate special cellular tissue elements or other characteristics.

Performing routine patient specimen testing in the area of clinical

chemistry, hematology, coagulation, U/A, bacteriology, serology, etc...

Familiarity with many instrumental machines including Backman Culter, Abat,

Technicon, Roshe, Hattache, Baxter..

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technician my responsibilities and duties are as

follows: Identifying blood types and antibodies, testing blood for viruses

that might be transmitted during transfusion, investigating harmful

responses of the body to blood transfusion, supervising the collection,

separation, delivery and storage of blood components. supporting physicians

and nurses in blood transfusion therapy. Furthermore, I would test for

blood group antigens, compatibility, and antibody identification;

investigating abnormalities such as hemolytic diseases of the newborn,

hemolytic anemias, and adverse reactions to transfusion; supporting

physicians in transfusion therapy for patients with coagulopathies

(diseases affecting blood clotting), for example, or candidates for organ

and cellular transplantation/therapy; and performing blood collection and

processing, including selecting donors,collecting blood, typing blood,

molecular testing and performing viral marker testing to ensure the safety

of the patient.

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (Sickle Cell Disease and Stem Cells

Research)- Baltimore, MD

Research Assistant- 2012-2013

Key Tasks in Laboratory:

Perform complex laboratory tests and procedures on stem cells and other

cells/tissues, according to laboratory policies.

Prepare samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.

Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test

results according to laboratory policies.

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all

reagents.

Keep accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data

according to laboratory policies.

Refer problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all

corrective action procedures undertaken in the Laboratory.

Perform clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the

telephone, disposing of contaminated specimens, control of inventory, etc.

Participate in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external

continuing education programs to keep current of developments in their

field.

Kept records, prepared and updated written reports and procedure manuals.

Assist in research, planning and evaluation of alternate methods and new

testing procedures.

Description:

Former research assistant for Dr. Linzhao Cheng at Johns Hopkins Medical

School, the research entitles the converting of immature erythrocytes,

which have been converted by corrected induced pluripotent stem cells from

the bone marrow of infected subjects, into mature red blood cells. We are

currently testing different growth factors and methods to investigate what

can make these immature red blood cells turn their hemoglobin gene on to a

high enough level as it is in normal adult hemoglobin gene.

Johns Hopkins University/Hospital (Benjamin S Carson Cellular Division and

Binary Fusion Research)- Baltimore, MD

Research/ Clinical and Surgical Assistant- 2010-2012

Key Tasks in Laboratory:

Prepare samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.

Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test

results according to laboratory policies.

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all

reagents.

Keep accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data

according to laboratory policies.

Refer problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all

corrective action procedures undertaken in the Laboratory.

Perform clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the

telephone, calling STATS and alerting values to the appropriate department

or clinician, disposing of contaminated specimens, control of inventory,

etc.

Participate in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external

continuing education programs to keep current of developments in their

field.

Kept records, prepared and updated written reports and procedure manuals.

Assist in research, planning and evaluation of alternate methods and new

testing procedures.

Description:

I was selected from over 3000 applicants to do research with world renowned

Dr. Benjamin Carson at John Hopkins University. In this research we studied

separation of embryos that were conjoined at the brain. The experience and

knowledge I gained from working with such knowledgeable people is

tremendous.

Research Responsibilities-I conducted lab procedures such as western,

northern blotting and many more specimens testing techniques for

research purposes also data analysis of these findings and entry of

lab experiments, and presenting findings to research groups in Johns

Hopkins.

Surgical Unit Responsibilities-Neurology Department clinical filling,

patient care, patient support and patient transport to Operating Room.

Shadowing and recording operating procedures step by step. Operating Room

set up and sterilization of surgical instruments with Surgical Technologist

for advanced long period surgeries such as conjoined twin separations.

Patient transport and support in Recovery. Assisted in having surgical

instruments, sterile bandages and linens, needed fluids, and other

equipment ready for the operation. Also, delivered specimens to hospital

laboratories for analysis, and after operations taking care of patients in

the recovery room. Patient care involved blood drawing for patients, vital

reading and patient history recording for Physician.

Benjamin Carson Scholar Article-

http://www.howard.edu/capstone/march2011/feature1.html

National Institute of Health ( Research on Nanotechnology for Pharmacology)

- Bethesda, MD

Research Assistant- 2008-2010

Key Tasks:

Performed related assignments & tasks as required

Conducted laboratory experiments to identify drug pathway

Developed lab procedures & tests to identify drug affects

Performed laboratory tests for different diseases

Maintained test reports and research documents

Performed microscopic examination of micro-organisms to determine their

morphological and physiological characteristics

Analyzed the impact of bacterial species on the living animal tissues &

dead plants

Carried out chemical analysis of acids and enzymes on organic matter

Description:

Nano-pharmacology uses to advance drug delivery to body infection or

sickness promoter. We used nanotechnology for discovery of new

pharmacological molecular entities; selection of pharmaceuticals for

specific individuals to maximize effectiveness and minimize side effects;

and delivery of pharmaceuticals to targeted locations or tissues within the

body.

Howard University Hospital - Washington, DC

Emergency Room Technician- 2010-2013

Description:

As an Emergency Room Technician I had numerous responsibilities these

included administering a 12-lead EKG test/monitoring, venipuncture

techniques (blood drawing), splinting/crutches and casting, inserting

urinary catheterization, nasogastic tubes, wound cleaning, IV set-up,

obtaining lab specimens, monitoring vital signs, would care and sutures on

small lacerations, and first response team for Alpha/Beta Trauma calls.

Furthermore, I would take medical histories, explain medications, answer

patient questions and schedule future appointments. During the downtime, I

would clean equipment, restock supplies and train other technical

personnel.

Bowie Fire and EMS Department- Bowie, MD

Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)- 2008-2010

Description:

Volunteer/worker as an Emergency Tech (EMT), at Bowie EMS and Fire

Department. Responsibilities included loading Paramedic vehicle,

participation in EMS calls and ride along. The greatest responsibility was

to save lives at all costs. My responsibilities' included but were not

limited to was providing immediate life or limb saving medical treatment at

the scenes of accidents and injuries, transport casualties to hospital

emergency rooms, control excessive bleeding to prevent death or further

damage, treating shock caused by excessive trauma, treat individuals

suffering from poisoning, intravenous insertion (IV), emergency medicine

to treat patients. Also, using backboards and stretchers as well as

applying neck braces to support injured patients. Furthermore,

responsibilities were patient assessment, burn management cardiopulmonary

resuscitation (CPR), emergency birth assistance, extrication of patients

from dangerous situations, bandaging injuries, splinting broken bones,

using automated external defibrillators, cardiac monitoring, performing

advanced airway techniques, evaluating medical records, providing blood

transfusions, and performing nasogastric intubation.

Neuro-Restorative Mentoring Program - Bowie, MD

Patient Care Coordinator/CMT- 2007-2008

Description:

Direct patient care and assisting RN'S with medical procedures. Primary

responsibilities included collecting co-pays and deductibles, scheduling

procedures at hospitals, checking patients in and collecting patient

history. Overall responsibility was customer service and coordinating

patient procedures.

Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic Therapy- Bowie, MD

Physical & Aquatic Patient Aide- 2006-2007

Description:

Direct hands on patient care, patient training to do physical exercises to

increase recovery from injuries. Extensive responsibilities such as taking

care of patient in Aquatic Therapy and Land Therapy, making sure patients

did followed exercise plan accordingly, Billing insurance and front desk

help, and lastly making sure patients experienced great customer service.

Rite Aid Pharmacy - Bowie, MD

Pharmacy Technician- 2004-2006

Gained experience and knowledge of pharmacology and many drug functions and

uses, as well as symptoms and health risks. Responsibilities were filling

medications, counting pills and restocking, and customer service and

cashier.

Billal Hasan Sikandar, 301-***-**** (preferred)

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