Asma Shaikh
*** ****** **** ****, ****** MA ***** ********@*******.*** 781-***-****
Objective:
Looking for a challenging position in laboratory/research in order to advance my career and enhance my
skill set and knowledge in healthcare/ the biopharmaceutical industry. I am a highly motivated and a
dedicated recent graduate with both professional and academic experience.
Education:
Suffolk University 2011
Bachelors in Biology (General)
Weston High School 2007
High School Diploma
Work Experience:
Bioassay Services Laboratory Technologist October 2011- Present
Charles River Laboratories Wilmington, MA
Well informed in ELISA, IFA Slides, Cell Culture, Western Blot and MFIA Assays
Perform ELISA reagent testing, customizing associated computer reports, submitting for
approval and filing data
Maintain proficiency and accuracy in SOP’s and make developments to optimize all procedures
Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, supplies, or results and taking corrective
action
Share responsibility for maintaining appropriate levels of ELISA and IFA reagents
Prepare and perform quality control of Diagnostic, ELISA and IFA reagents
IFA Slide Production and quality control
Poultry Tracking- production of poultry controls for internal and external customers
Antigen Production for ELISA, MFIA and IFA Slides
Infectious Viral Seed Production
EKG Student Intern Summer 2010
Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA
Arranged daily print outs of EKG requests
Performed EKG exam on patients after surgery or other critical conditions
Observed heart specialist and assisted with stress test
Filled out proper paper work for patients, restocked supplies and attended to others in the
department for assistance
Monitored heart functionality
Evaluated results of stress tests and EKG’s
Student Clerical Assistant May 2009- April 2010
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA
Worked alongside Surgeon’s assistant and prepped patient charts for surgery and clinic the
following week
Input radiology orders for x-rays corresponding to patient appointments in clinic
Directed incoming phone calls assisted patients with insurance or medical related questions to
the best of my knowledge
Sales Associate May 2007- August 2009
Gap Inc Natick, MA
Provided excellent customer service, greeted customers and helped them with any questions
they may have
Operated the register, persuasively increased the units per transaction
Arranged visual displays, worked with visual manager on seasonal mannequins and visuals of
store
Conducted inventory, restocked shelves, replenished and re-ticketed merchandise punctual
Student Intern Summer 2007
Metro-West Hospital Natick, MA
Created medical charts and reorganized patient rooms and medical supplies
Observed surgery being performed periodically
Called upon patients in from the waiting room and did patient registration and check ins
Shadowed a doctor in the emergency room and learned proper protocol in an ER
Skills & Volunteer Work:
Volunteer Work:
MSA National Conference, Greater Boston Food Bank, Bowdin Street Soup Kitchen & the
Salvation Army
Skills:
Well Informed in lab procedures in ELISA, IFA and Western blot, MFIA and Cell Culture
Knowledgeable in Medical/ Laboratory Terminology, Highly Proficient in MS Excel/
Word/PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop
Excellent Communication, Organizational & Interpersonal Skills, reliable & efficient
Languages:
English, Gujarati & Hindi