Ruveen minhas
Career objective
To work in a Research and Development/Pharmaceutical industry as a
Scientist where I could apply my skills and determination as well as to
grow as a leader to take on challenging responsibilities
Work Experience
February 2012 - Present Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories,
LLC
Position: Forensic Scientist
Work in Forensic, Chemistry, Microbiology and Hematology departments.
Work with LC/MS/MS, Advia 2400 and Advia 1800, and Clarus. Perform
routine and STAT testing and analysis of body fluids, tissue or
evidence to identify presence of alcohol, drugs and/or toxic agents.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all
quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and
all maintenance performed. Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines
as described in their respective guidelines. Follow department's
procedure in testing and reporting STATS or Critical results to
clients.
May 2009 -February 2012 American Red Cross-National
Testing Laboratory
Position: Medical/Clinical
Laboratory Technician
Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples to
assure the safety, potency and purity of the blood supply. Adhere to
explicit standard operating procedures and perform all duties in
accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Evaluate test
results, develop and modify procedures, and establish and monitor
programs, to ensure the accuracy of tests. Operate Beckman Coutler PK
7300 for ABO, Syphilis, and Cytomegalovirus; Immucor Galileo for
Antibody and ABO testing. Manual testing of Hemoglobin S using
Sickledex.
May 2008 - Present Department of Homeland Security
Position: Transportation Security Officer
Working for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a
baggage screener. Perform the range of pre-board security screening of
persons and/or their carry-on and/or checked baggage and cargo.
Implement security screening procedures that are central to
Transportation Security Administration objectives and which protect
the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects
from being transported onto aircraft. Operate various equipment such
as Explosive Detection System and Explosive Trace Detection system,
and/or X-ray. Continually monitor individuals' behaviors as they enter
and pass through security checkpoints and alerts superiors and/or law
enforcement officers (LEOs) when suspicious behaviors are observed.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology August
2004 - December 2008
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Laboratory Skills
Aseptic Technique, Staining Cells, Using a Microscope, Pipetting,
Extractions, Dilutions, Plate Streaking of Wound and Urine Samples, Cell
Culture
Knowledge of various centrifuges - Allegra, Beckman Coutler
Experience in cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and OSHA
regulations
Create batches for testing, input initial and confirmatory results,
accession tests
Able to operate LC/MS/MS, Clarus, Advia 2400 and Advia 1800
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet Explorer