Fatima Hamdan
*** ******* ***, ******* *****, New Jersey 07442
Cell 201-***-**** ( *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Lab Tech position in a fast-paced environment where
my skills and experience can be utilized to their fullest potential.
EDCUATION:
Fortis Institute (formerly Berdan Institute)
Wayne NJ
Certificate granted: Lab Technician (Biotechnician Program)
October 2013
Dover Business College
Clifton, NJ
Diploma granted: Patient Care Technician
2007 to 2008
LAB COMPETENCIES
MSDS interpretation, lab safety, and OSHA compliance
Pipetting/micropipetting DNA-perform restriction digests
Perform qualitative/ quantitative testing UV/Vis spectroscopy
Perform buret titrations
Perform volume and mass measurements Column chromatography Perform
ELISAs
Prepare, inoculate and monitor media (plate and broth) Perform PCR
Prepare solutions, dilutions and buffers
Quality Control (QC)-pH testing, melting point Purity testing/QA
analysis Electrophoresis-agarose (DNA, SDS-PAGE)
LAB EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCIES
Proficient with pH meter, analytical and tabletop balances, shaking water
bath, incubator, vortex mixer, Laminar Flow Hood, autoclave, microscope
(including dissecting), Pipets/micropipets, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, PCR
thermocycler, horizontal and vertical gel boxes, electroblotter, block
heaters, centrifuge/microcentrifuge, Buret, Gel Photo Imaging Systems
(i.e.Transilluminator)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sun Chemical, Carlstadt, NJ (9/2014- Present)
Lab Tech II
Ink formulation, processing, and printing ( Develop experimental plans,
test and characterization methods ( Device fabrication & testing
photovoltaic cells and printing electronics application demonstrations (
Documentation of assigned projects and hours in Lab notebook using
established best practices ( Summarizes data in reports and/or
presentations at regular intervals ( Develops, writes and follows standard
procedures/work instructions/tests methods ( Ensure all ISO requirements,
SOP, safety and chemical hygiene plan are met, and produce the necessary
documentation to maintain compliance ( Develop products datasheets,
processing guidelines and technical reports. Collaborates with the
regulatory group to produce products MSDS.
Ingredion, Bridgewater, NJ(1/2014 - 3/2014)
Lab Tech
Support daily operation for sweetener sensory testing program, including
reference procurement and necessary amounts ? Proactively review posted
descriptive schedule and follow up to ensure that studies are on track and
samples are submitted to move projects successful completion ? Share the
overall responsibility with Sr. Sensory Technologist ?Texture of the
sensory facilities in order to ensure that testing is conducted in
controlled conditions ? Adherence to GLPs and safe food handling and
cleanliness protocols. Performed procedures and calculations crucial to
quality control, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
gas chromatography (GC), PH testing, instrument calibration, centrifugation
and volumetric/coulometric titration.
Gibraltar Labs, Inc. Fairfield, NJ (9/2013-10/2013)
Lab Assistant (externship) - Perform 180 hours of laboratory skills
under the guidance of a mentor.
Prepared Media in organized fashion ( Set up for Sterility tests(
Performed Z Streaking for Sterility( Manage quarantined and released media(
Completed Multiple variations of paperwork ( Performed autoclave
operations( Maintained orderly/sterile environment
Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains,NJ (5/2012-9/2013)
DEO/Phlebotomist
Experienced in drawing blood samples ( Responsible for obtaining blood and
specimen under the instructions of licensed health provider ( Handled the
tasks of labeling the collection tubes with patients names, collection
source and collection time ( Performed the responsibilities of entering
patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the
information systems in an accurate manner (Obtained capillary specimens and
venipuncture for all age groups by following proper protocols
Community Blood Services, Allendale, NJ (9/2009-6/2011)
Collection Specialist (Umbilical Cord Blood)
Educated prospective donors on the value of cord blood donation ( Provided
information to physicians, nurses and midwives regarding proper collection
technique ( Ensured donor registration documentation and department records
are accurate and complete ( Collected umbilical cord blood and transport to
laboratory for testing, processing and storage ( Drew maternal samples and
properly transported to laboratory for testing ( Maintained proper
collection and laboratory log books and records ( Adhered to all standard
operating procedures for safety and sterility ( Performed database entry of
blood types for proper recordkeeping
TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS:
Phlebotomy/Hematology Technician Certification ( CPR Certified( ECG
(Electrocardiography; Dover Business College) ( Bilingual: English/Arabic (
Meditech, MAC computer, PC; Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook;
StemSoft/StemLab Database