MUHAMMAD HUZAIFAH ADNAN

Rochester, NY

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Microbiology Assistant Profile

Analytical professional with proven accomplishment directing complex projects to exceed company and client objectives

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Record of success orchestrating projects while adhering to long-term objectives including testing, research, and analysis.

Knowledgeable of laboratory processes and equipment to guarantee compliance with all safety standards and regulations.

Expertise in spearheading process improvements to drive quality and productivity.

Strong ability to collaborate with staff, management, and external stakeholders to achieve goals. Fluent in English, Malay, and Spanish.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms:

Windows, Mac OS

Tools:

C++, Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Cn3D, Codon Code Aligner, PAUP

Lab Skills:

Aseptic Technique, Gel Electrophoresis, Protein Isolation and Purification Polymerase Chain Reaction SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, Cell Transformation, Confocal Microscopy

Professional Experience

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York

Facilities Management Services Employee (2/2015 – Present)

Execute maintenance duties while adhering to safety and quality objectives. Train student employees to strengthen productivity and work value.

Key Achievements:

Drove efficiency of workforce by 12.5% and exceeded productivity goals.

Collaborated with a crew of 15 to communicate maintenance issues and provide resolution.

Microbiology Teaching Assistant (1/2015 – 5/2015)

Delivered high-impact demonstrations for students to instill knowledge of microbiological laboratory techniques. Key contributor to learning goal achievement by facilitating in-class discussions and holding office hours.

Key Achievements:

Taught students time management techniques and assisted with assignments to ensure students submitted work on time.

Slashed workload time for Professor by holding office hours and reviewing student assignments.

Demonstrated cutting-edge laboratory techniques including aseptic technique, Western Blotting, and gel electrophoresis.

Education and Training

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience, Minor in Criminal Justice, 5/2017

CGPA: 3.93/4.00 Dean’s List: Fall 2014 to Present

Key Laboratory Projects

Effect of Calcium Ion Concentration on Polyspermy and Sperm Affinity Towards Sea Urchin Eggs (8/2016 – 12/2016): Executed an array of activities while adhering to project objectives including aliquoting and sorting of samples for maintenance of artificial calcium-free seawater. Effectively implemented preparation of sea urchin gametes for staining using HOECHST stain. Managed biotechnical processes such as visualization of gametes using confocal microscopy technique.

Determination of T4 Phage Mutants Using Various Genetic Analysis (8/2015 – 12/2015): Orchestrated a complex scientific project including preparation and maintenance of stock cultures of E. coli strains B, K12, CR63, and B40. Conducted testing with high accuracy encompassing plaque assays, complementation tests, and gel electrophoresis. Proficiently determined T4 phage mutants using classical and molecular genetic techniques.

Analyzing the Expression of Green Fluorescent Protein of pGLO plasmid: Mechanism of Arabinose Operon and Inhibition of its Operation with Caffeine (8/2014 – 12/2015): Achieved project goal of delivering transformation of E. coli with pGLO plasmid. Executed scientific processes including DNA and RNA isolation for quantification. Successfully identified the expression of GFP in cells by performing PCR, RT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blotting.

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