Lab Technician
Resume:
FAHMIDA SHIREEN
*** ******** *****, *******, ** *9056, United States
***********@*****.***; 1-647-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position as QC Lab TECHNICIAN or Sr. QC
Lab TECHNICIAN
(Job Code: aguqrc)
CITIZENSHIP STATUS: Canadian citizen
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
. Over 4 years hands-on laboratory work experience in bio-analytical
chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques for DNA,
RNA, and protein - their extractions, PCR, RT-PCR, HPLC, Northern &
Southern Blotting, molecular cloning, sterile cell culture and
general lab duties - media, solutions, and buffer preparation, and
Good Laboratory Practices and laboratory safety measures (WHMIS
&TDG)
. Education in Medical Lab Assistant/Technician program from Medix
College, ON and Master's in biological sciences (molecular biology
major), computer science & horticulture and BS in agriculture from
Canada, USA and Bangladesh, respectively
. Skills in using bio-informatics tools in performing DNA sequence
alignments & analysis using BLAST; in healthcare softwares,
electronic medical record (EMR) system, ABELMed for manipulation of
patient's information, billing, etc. and skills in computer
softwares, such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access database, and
Adobe Photoshop for analyzing scientific data, making reports and
their presentation.
. Have good knowledge and skills in clinical laboratory procedures in
histology, microbiology, hematology, ECG tracing, and urinalysis
. Effective and strong communication skills both in verbal and written
as well as strong organization, record keeping, detail-oriented,
and multi-tasking skills
. Adept in performing general laboratory works, collecting blood,
tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, labeling
them properly to prevent cross-contamination and prepare them for
testing including making solutions, buffers, and reagents, as well
as operating and maintaining different laboratory instruments and
equipments
. Proven ability to work well under pressure, both independently and
as a part of a team
. Dynamic, motivated, energetic, cooperative, quick-learner and
positive outlook
HISTORY OF WORKS
Laboratory Research Work as Graduate Research Assistant
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, London, ON, Canada 2010 -
2010
North Dakota State University, Mississippi State University,
USA 2003 - 2007
. Good knowledge and skills in performing molecular genetics, bio-
analytical chemistry, and biochemistry laboratory experiments,
processing samples, conducting experimental procedures,
troubleshooting experiments and record keeping of experimental
results.
. Proficiency in laboratory techniques by using appropriate protocols
and SOPs for extractions of DNA, RNA and protein, PCR, RT-PCR,
Northern Blotting, designing primers, molecular cloning, DNA
sequence alignments & analysis, gel electrophoresis, and sterile
cell culture; media, reagents, and buffer preparation and other lab
duties - bio-safety procedures and chemical inventory
. Molecular characterization of wheat lines using a PCR-based Target
Region Amplification Polymorphism (TRAP) marker technique.
Successful research results published in this paper in Genome
49:1545 - 1554
. Experience in Histological works - tissue processing, embedding,
block cutting, preparation of sections, slide preparation, and
staining as well as taking pictures under microscope.
. Developed data collection form and tabulation, coding as well as
statistical analysis of experimental data by using Microsoft Word,
Excel and SPSS
. Skills in using bio-informatics tools in performing DNA sequence
alignments & analysis and computer softwares, such as MS Word, Excel
& Power Point, Access, and Adobe Photoshop
. Skillful in operating different laboratory instruments and
equipments - Autoclave, balance, pH meter, microscope,
Spectrophotometer, Automated Robot(Qpix-2), Sonicator, Li-Cor Global
DNA Sequencer, Thermal Cycler and Gene Amp-PCR System
Clinical Laboratory Work
Lab Technician at Warden Woods Medical Centre, ON, Canada June,
2014 - till date
Volunteer at Women's Collage Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada May,
2014 - Nov., 2014
Volunteer at Crescent Town Health Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
June, 2013 - Sep., 2013
. Expertise in clinical laboratory works, collecting blood, tissue, or
other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, labeling them properly
to prevent cross-contamination and prepare them for testing; in
performing phlebotomy, urinalysis, and collection & processing of
various samples
. Interviewed patients and recorded their medical history, vital signs,
weight, and height as well as explained treatment procedures,
medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. Helped
physicians to examine and treat patients and perform injections
. Conducted blood sample collection from patients by venipuncture,
observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood, labeling and
processing samples following standardized procedures according to
test specifications as well as process urine or other specimens and
performed pregnancy test using kit & urinalysis using DIPSTICK test
. Knowledge and skills in Microbiological culture plate preparation,
specimen inoculation, incubation, colony identification, and
sensitivity testing of microorganisms; Performed tests in urinalysis,
body fluid and stool analyses, routine culture, and blood banking
including samples, reagents, smear, and slide preparation Also have
ability in sample collection, staining and tissue processing in
Cytology, Histology, and Hematology Testing
EDUCATION
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
2013
Medix College, Scarborough, ON, Canada
M.S. in Biology (Molecular Biology Major)
2008
North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
M.S. in Computer Science 2004
Alcorn State University, Alcorn State, Mississippi, USA
M.S. in Horticulture 1995
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh, Bangladesh
B.S. in Agriculture (honors) 1993
BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
REFERENCES
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