Research Assistant

Sarwat S. Hasan

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Strong biology background with lab experience in diagnostic testing

. Experience working with pipettes, centrifugation, protein work,

dilutions, making blood smears, staining CBC slides, light microscopy,

pH calibration, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and western blot

. Competent in Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word,

PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

. Fluent in Urdu and Hindi with a working knowledge in Spanish

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Barry University, Miami

Shores, FL, July 2011

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, May

2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant (Contract position)

Inventox Inc. at Lankenau Institute of Medical Research, Wynnewood, PA:

July 2013 - Present (Ends April 2014)

. Work in areas of immunology, molecular biology, and protein chemistry

using standard operating procedures for research on botulinum toxin.

. Perform ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), SDS-PAGE, western

blot, affinity chromatography, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), site-

directed mutagenesis, and purification of proteins.

. Prepare media and culture bacteria, which involves basic lab skills

such as autoclaving, balancing, and centrifuging.

. Train other interns using standard operating procedures involving SDS-

PAGE, ELISA, purification of plasmids and proteins along with basic

duties in the lab.

. Maintain lab by washing lab glassware, stocking up lab supplies, and

preparing reagents to be used for different tests.

Research Assistant

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Division of Comparative

Pathology of the Department of Pathology, Miami, FL: November 2008 -

August 2009

. Performed routine and specialized avian routine diagnostic procedures

in the areas of hematology, chemistry, and immunology utilizing

standard protocols involving ELISA, IFA (Immunofluorescence Antibody

Analysis), microscopy, serology, and RIA (Radioimmunoassay).

. Conducted tests including gel electrophoresis, complete blood count

(CBC), testing for Chlamydia, Aspergillus antibodies, antigens,

aspergillus galactomannan, bile, T4, and urinalysis.

. Sorted, accessioned, and logged blood samples into VADDS program.

. Primed the specimens through sample preparation by aliquoting

specimens into vials and checking specimens for clots, hemolysis, and

lipolysis.

. Trained 5 volunteers using standard protocols involving gel

electrophoresis, IFA, as well as other duties in the lab.

. Prepared reagents to be used for different tests, stocked supplies,

kept inventory of lab supplies, and calibrated equipment on a weekly

basis.

. Communicated with clients by answering questions and concerns over the

phone.

UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

General Chemistry II Workshop Leader

University of Miami, Department of Chemistry, Coral Gables, FL: January

2007 - May 2008

. Taught weekly workshops in General Chemistry II by explaining concepts

and helping 8 students solve problems in chemistry. Topics included

balancing chemical equations, kinetics, thermodynamics,

electrochemistry, and quantum mechanics. Created study guides, which

subsequently led to higher test scores.

General Biology Workshop Leader

University of Miami, Department of Biology, Coral Gables, FL: August 2007 -

May 2008

. Led group of 15 students taking General Biology course in group

discussion workshops to reinforce basic biological concepts, such as

cell respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, and homeostasis. Presented

students with practice problem sets while interacting with them in

order to help students become familiar with major biology topics. As a

result, students performed better on exams.

General Chemistry I Lab Teaching Assistant

University of Miami, Department of Chemistry, Coral Gables, FL: August 2006

- December 2006

. Lectured class of 25 students on weekly experiments. Topics included

acids and bases, density, gas laws, and titration of weak acid.

. Supervised students during experiments ensuring safety and well-being

of students in laboratory.

. Administered weekly quizzes, graded pre-laboratory assignments, lab

reports, and quizzes.

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