Wajeeha Mahboob

**** ******* *****, ******* **********, 94531

Cell phone number: 925-***-****

E-mail Address: acv8pk@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Looking for a Lab technician position that will allow me to utilize my skills in a lab while gaining more experience for the future.

Skills Profile

Utilized biotechniques and equipments for conducting various experiments.

Excellent technical writing skills gained through preparing analytical reports and experimental write-ups

Experienced in working in a fast paced environment.

Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills to operate effectively in a team dynamic and independent setting

Excellent skills with utilizing software to present scientific information such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education

Biotechnology Technician Research (BTR) advanced diploma from Seneca College, September 2012- April 2014

Related Experience:

oConducted plasmid isolation by using Alkaline and BioBasic Prep Kit methods and ran them on SDS-PAGE gel and DNA electrophoresis, then analyzed the DNA samples.

oPerformed experiments using PCR to amplify DNA.

oCreated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in class and successfully followed them during labs.

oConducted Western blot experiments to observe antibody sensitivity and specificity.

oConducted experiments involving the extraction of acid, base and neutral components using separatory funnels.

oConducted Ion exchange chromatography, Affinity chromatography and Size Exclusion chromatography.

oSterilized materials and liquid media through filtration, autoclaving and 70% alcohol.

oResearched targeted information using bioinformatics tools.

Bachelors of Science Biology from York University, September 2008- April 2012

Related Experience:

oExperienced in properly handling bacterial cultures through asceptic techniques.

oSearched for scientific articles in various databases such as ProQuest, Google Scholar and Science Direct for lab reports and assignments.

oExperience in isolating DNA and running it on DNA electrophoresis.

oPrepared lab reports, observed and recorded experimental results.

Work Experience

Tommy Hilfiger November 2014- July 2015

oPosition: Sales Associate

oAssist customers in choosing clothing and accessories in the Women’s Department.

oReplenish and arrange clothes in the store to appear presentable.

Wendy’s Restaurant July 2008 - Feb 2012

Position: Cashier and Grill.

Managed cash register, which involved communicating with customers and meeting their requests.

Other responsibilities included stocking, cleaning and handling the grill.

Volunteer Experience

Secretary, Math and Biological Sciences Club: January 2014 - April 2014

oHelped the president and vice president in organizing events and keeping track of the budget.

Volunteer, Seneca Student Federation: September 2013 - January 2014

oAssisted in organizing boxes, creating banners and handing out flyers for the food drive and the Halloween celebrations by escorting students to the party.

oVolunteered in the Mental Health and Awareness Campaign by convincing students to sign a petition in order to gain more funds from the government.

Volunteer Assistant, Brandon Gate Medical Clinic: December 2005 - April 2006

oAssisted the secretary in organizing and handling patients’ files while keeping track of appointment dates.

oAttended phone calls and made appointments for patients.

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