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HIDAYAH ANDERSON, MS, BS, CST

Silver Spring, MD. 240-***-****. ***********@*****.***

Masters in Medical and Research Technology with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology, and Certified Surgical Technologist

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly skilled R&D Scientist/ Research Associate; knowledgeable in scientific protocols with more than 5 years of experience in the medical field

Proven ability to analyze specimens using Elisas, Cell Cultures, PCR, Cobas Integral, Facs Caliber, Flow Cytometer, Western Blot, PCR, and many other analytes

Thorough understanding of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), FDA, & GLP

Able to work independently and as a cooperative team member

Constantly seeking new skills to optimize set career advancements

Able to perceive the larger picture in research, procedural alignments with the aim of ensuring accuracy and compliances

Excellent Quality Control and Assurance, Record keeping, Technical writing, extra.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland Baltimore 2013-2014

Master Degree Program in Medical and Research Technology

Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD 2008-2012 Associate degree in Surgical Technology.

Makerere University, Uganda 2003-2006 Bachelor’s in Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Equivalent to US Bachelor Degree, World Education Service (WES) Certified

Kyambogo University, Uganda 1998-2001

Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology in Biology

Equivalent to US Associates Degree, World Education Service (WES) Certified

PUBLICATIONS

Anderson H and Stains J. (2015). Cyclic AMP a Putative Second Messenger Communicated by Cx 43 Gap Junctions in Bone.

PROFESSIONAL EXPRIENCE

R&D Research Scientist II, Temporary 2015-Present

Qiagen, Germantown, MD USA

Conducts various experiments such as Elisas, Verification assays, Stability studies, Monitor using QuantiFeron assay protocols, Data Analysis using JMP

Volunteer Cardiac Research, Surgical Department, and Front desk Jan-2015

Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, MD USA

Performed filing and record keeping, data management and assist patients

Student Intern, Teacher assistant, & Summer Volunteer 2013-2014

University of Maryland Baltimore MS Program, MD USA

Performed various assays, namely; cell cultures, luciferase assays, trans-chamber assays, Elisas, Parachute assays, immunofluorescence, lavage extraction etc

Performed PCR Assays, Western blot, Protein & RNA extractions, genotypic assays,

Certified Nurse Assistant/Certified Medication Technician 2010-2013

Professional Health Care Agency, Bethesda MD USA

Provided health care needs to patients based on their care

Clinical Training Surgical Tech student, Montgomery College 2011-2012

John’s Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD and Dr.’s Hospital Lanham

Scrubbed OBG/Y, Genital Urinary, ENT, & Robotic Procedures.

Walter Reed HIV/AIDS Project, Uganda 2001-2005

Head of Department; GLP Certified Cell Processing Laboratory

Organization and performance analysis, specimen acquisitions, pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes.

Supervisory duties, procurement and logistics management, documentation, scheduling

Analyzed specimen using several techniques such as viral load determination, PCR, serological assays such as ELISAs and others

Wrote and reviewed SOPs, performed Proficiency Testing, & staff training

Managed lab safety, personnel, and work environment; ensured safe disposal of all biohazard waste materials according to HIPPA regulations and CLIA.

Research Associate; Bio Chemistry Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory

Determined liver and renal Parameters using Cobas Integra, and PCR assays

Analyzed specimens for HIV/Aids testing, Hepatitis B & C, HPV, using serology assays, neutralization assays, and confirmed with western blot.

Performed Flow Cytometry for CD4, CD8, and T cell counts using facs caliber

Ensured Quality Assurance and Quality Control; instruments maintenances, trouble shooting

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Maryland Baltimore, CITI Trainings; IACUC

Reactive chemicals, working with mice, chemical safety, blood borne pathogens

Environmental management, radiation safety; UMB

Radiation safety, Humane handling; UMB

Certificate in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP),

Graduate Student Association Representative UMB (2013-2014)

CERTIFICATIONS

Medical and research Technology by UMB

Biomedical Laboratory Technologist certified by World Education Services

Science Laboratory Technologist/Biology certified by World Education Services

Certified Surgical Technologist.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Minitab

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Maryland Higher Education Scholarships Awards, (2013-2014)

Honor student PHI THEKA KAPPA Honor Society, Montgomery College (2011-2014)

Multi-Cultural Excellence Award, Montgomery College (2011)

Montgomery County Women Bar Scholarship Award (2011)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office; Spread Sheet (Excel), Word, Power Point, Outlook

Data analysis software; Minitab Express and MYSTAT, JMP

VOLUNTEER WORK

University of Maryland Oncology Department, summer intern (2013)

International Student Organization Committee member, UMB (2013-2014)

Women Empowerment Group, Montgomery County Silver Spring, MD (2010-2014)

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