FAHMIDA SHIREEN

*** ******** *****, *******, ** *9056, United States

acn422@r.postjobfree.com; 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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