Muhammad B. Hussain

**** ********** **** *******, ** 30040

660-***-**** acue6a@r.postjobfree.com

Scientist/Laboratory Technician

Performance-driven, efficient, multilingual graduate with strong academic qualifications combined with exceptional analytical, technical and problem solving skills. Gained additional leadership and time management experience by working for numerous organizations while pursuing my degree. Extensive educational qualifications including a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Masters of Science in Microbiology where I have obtained top academic honors. Strong ability to work well as team member and leader with an exceptional work ethic.

Laboratory Skill Summary

Aseptic technique, Cell cultures, colony counting, media and reagent preparation, Phylogenetics, PCR, extractions, X-irradiation technique, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, Centrifugation, Gel Electrophoresis, Titrations, Chemical Analysis, Distillation, Crystallization, Purification, Statistical Analyses of data, etc.

Equipment Expertise: Pipettes, Burettes, Agarose gel, Thermocyclers, Gel Chromatograph, Infra-Red, Biophotometer, UV-VIS Spectrophotometers, etc.

Education

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL - April 2009

Bachelor of Science in Biology; (Minor in Public Health)

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO – December 2015

Masters of Science in Microbiology

Courses:

Quantitative Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbial Biology, Medical Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Nutrition, Ecology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, General Psychology, Developmental & Social Psychology, Statistics, Biotechnology, and Calculus

Research Experience

PHYLOGENETICS – University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida – 6 months

Conducted internet and NCBI/PubMed research on published data and scientific papers pertaining to Cyanobacteria classification.

Performed BLAST search on Cyanobacteria.

Contributed to the scientific literature discussion and critique on the current taxonomic criteria for microbes in general, and bacteria in particular during weekly lab meetings.

Documented and organized accumulated data for presentation at lab meetings for scientific discussion and analyses.

Successfully presented the project for undergraduate thesis defense to the Biological Sciences Committee at University of North Florida.

BACTERIAL GENETICS AND RADIATION SURVIVAL – A.T. Still University of Health Sciences – 3 years

Successfully wrote a formal grant for approval of funding for the research project

Carried out research in microbiology lab under supervision of professor regarding characterization of a particular nucleoid-associated protein in the E. coli genome.

Performed qualitative and quantitative DNA repair analyses post-chemical and radiation induced damage in E. coli bacteria.

Performed genetic transformation, transfection and cell culture of E. coli to develop appropriate mutant strains for experimentation and analyses.

Developed, wrote and successfully defended the project’s thesis in front of the University’s Biomedical Sciences Graduate Committee for successful completion of the project and degree.

Professional Experience

Shasta Beverages 1165 Palmour Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 2016-Present

Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Properly documented and followed all procedures set forth in the frequency guide and standards as provided by Shasta Beverages’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documents.

In accordance with provided guidelines, properly filled out batch reports, calculated variations in batch sizes, proper attributes, standards, and other data as required on batch report documents per formula.

Accurately measured and followed proper mixing procedures for batch production.

Performed evaluations and troubleshooting for batch production and made corrections as necessary.

Carried out all required testing, evaluations, and documentation of results while following SOPs.

Performed corrective action(s) on the production line as necessary.

Properly prepared batch tanks for batching, tank rinsing and tank sanitation.

Performed odor, and tasting evaluations of all product.

Performed evaluations of product packaging and coding, keeping track of all product output.

Participated in internal pest control program, location of stations, checking and cleaning of stations, as well as proper documentation on handling of pest control program.

Assisted supervisors in resolving Quality Control issues, tracking quality trends, recommending and implementing plans to improve quality and production efficiency.

Evaluated and complied with Federal and State legislation by establishing and enforcing quality standards; testing materials and product safety.

Collected, analyzed and summarized production process quality information and trends.

Using appropriate computer software as provided by Shasta Beverages entered data of all relevant quality control functions performed.

Successfully handled situations that had a variety of interpretations and required careful evaluation.

Successfully and proficiently handled laboratory equipment such as pipettes, burettes, pH meters, Biophotometers, calipers etc.

Acted as a team player in all aspects of the job and treated my fellow co-workers with respect.

Merial Select 1168 Airport Pkwy, Gainesville, GA 30501 2015

Aseptic Laboratory Technician Assistant

Inoculated and harvested chicken embryos.

Performed autoclaving for proper disposal following safety procedures.

Performed fumigation and other sterilization procedures.

Performed the tasks of the production operation specific to aseptic manufacturing and filling.

Prepared, according to procedures, various stock solutions and buffers as required by the production process.

Assisted in process and system validation activities as required.

Maintained batch record documentation and logs as required by corporation and regulatory agencies.

Baskin Robbins 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 320**-****-****

Manager

Provided exceptional customer service in very busy, fast- paced environments.

Additionally, ensured the business was running efficiently.

Processed financial transactions quickly and efficiently.

Performed inventory management, ordering and receiving orders.

Closed the store at the end of each shift and ensured accuracy of the daily transactions.

Additional Credentials

Technical Skills

Awards/Honors

Languages

Interests/Activities

Microsoft Office – Word; Excel; Power Point; Outlook; SigmaPlot; EndNote; Mac/PC; Photoshop; Scanners/Printers; Internet research, etc.

Dean’s list, Honor Roll, Perfect GPA Award, Magna Cum Laude

Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic

Volunteer at Orange Park Medical Center–2009-2010

Intramural Soccer

Volunteer at Child Development Research Center – 2007-2008

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