Fatima Hamdan

*** ******* ***, ******* *****, New Jersey 07442

Cell 201-***-**** ( acpwea@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Lab Tech position in a fast-paced environment where

my skills and experience can be utilized to their fullest potential.

EDCUATION:

Fortis Institute (formerly Berdan Institute)

Wayne NJ

Certificate granted: Lab Technician (Biotechnician Program)

October 2013

Dover Business College

Clifton, NJ

Diploma granted: Patient Care Technician

2007 to 2008

LAB COMPETENCIES

MSDS interpretation, lab safety, and OSHA compliance

Pipetting/micropipetting DNA-perform restriction digests

Perform qualitative/ quantitative testing UV/Vis spectroscopy

Perform buret titrations

Perform volume and mass measurements Column chromatography Perform

ELISAs

Prepare, inoculate and monitor media (plate and broth) Perform PCR

Prepare solutions, dilutions and buffers

Quality Control (QC)-pH testing, melting point Purity testing/QA

analysis Electrophoresis-agarose (DNA, SDS-PAGE)

LAB EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCIES

Proficient with pH meter, analytical and tabletop balances, shaking water

bath, incubator, vortex mixer, Laminar Flow Hood, autoclave, microscope

(including dissecting), Pipets/micropipets, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, PCR

thermocycler, horizontal and vertical gel boxes, electroblotter, block

heaters, centrifuge/microcentrifuge, Buret, Gel Photo Imaging Systems

(i.e.Transilluminator)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sun Chemical, Carlstadt, NJ (9/2014- Present)

Lab Tech II

Ink formulation, processing, and printing ( Develop experimental plans,

test and characterization methods ( Device fabrication & testing

photovoltaic cells and printing electronics application demonstrations (

Documentation of assigned projects and hours in Lab notebook using

established best practices ( Summarizes data in reports and/or

presentations at regular intervals ( Develops, writes and follows standard

procedures/work instructions/tests methods ( Ensure all ISO requirements,

SOP, safety and chemical hygiene plan are met, and produce the necessary

documentation to maintain compliance ( Develop products datasheets,

processing guidelines and technical reports. Collaborates with the

regulatory group to produce products MSDS.

Ingredion, Bridgewater, NJ(1/2014 - 3/2014)

Lab Tech

Support daily operation for sweetener sensory testing program, including

reference procurement and necessary amounts ? Proactively review posted

descriptive schedule and follow up to ensure that studies are on track and

samples are submitted to move projects successful completion ? Share the

overall responsibility with Sr. Sensory Technologist ?Texture of the

sensory facilities in order to ensure that testing is conducted in

controlled conditions ? Adherence to GLPs and safe food handling and

cleanliness protocols. Performed procedures and calculations crucial to

quality control, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

gas chromatography (GC), PH testing, instrument calibration, centrifugation

and volumetric/coulometric titration.

Gibraltar Labs, Inc. Fairfield, NJ (9/2013-10/2013)

Lab Assistant (externship) - Perform 180 hours of laboratory skills

under the guidance of a mentor.

Prepared Media in organized fashion ( Set up for Sterility tests(

Performed Z Streaking for Sterility( Manage quarantined and released media(

Completed Multiple variations of paperwork ( Performed autoclave

operations( Maintained orderly/sterile environment

Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains,NJ (5/2012-9/2013)

DEO/Phlebotomist

Experienced in drawing blood samples ( Responsible for obtaining blood and

specimen under the instructions of licensed health provider ( Handled the

tasks of labeling the collection tubes with patients names, collection

source and collection time ( Performed the responsibilities of entering

patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the

information systems in an accurate manner (Obtained capillary specimens and

venipuncture for all age groups by following proper protocols

Community Blood Services, Allendale, NJ (9/2009-6/2011)

Collection Specialist (Umbilical Cord Blood)

Educated prospective donors on the value of cord blood donation ( Provided

information to physicians, nurses and midwives regarding proper collection

technique ( Ensured donor registration documentation and department records

are accurate and complete ( Collected umbilical cord blood and transport to

laboratory for testing, processing and storage ( Drew maternal samples and

properly transported to laboratory for testing ( Maintained proper

collection and laboratory log books and records ( Adhered to all standard

operating procedures for safety and sterility ( Performed database entry of

blood types for proper recordkeeping

TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS:

Phlebotomy/Hematology Technician Certification ( CPR Certified( ECG

(Electrocardiography; Dover Business College) ( Bilingual: English/Arabic (

Meditech, MAC computer, PC; Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook;

StemSoft/StemLab Database

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