Syed Hussain
773-***-**** ● **** Courte Dr, Niles, IL 60714 ● *******@*****.***
EDUCATION
RUSH UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL May 2015
Master of Science: Biotechnology (GPA: 3.4)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Urbana, IL December 2010
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, IL August 2008-May 2009
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
LABORATORY:
PCR, ELISA, HPLC, Immunofluorescence, Histology, RNA/DNA isolation, Chromatography, Gel electrophoresis
COMPUTER:
Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop
CERTIFICATION:
Good Lab Practices (GLP) Certification
RESEARCH & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Maywood, IL November 2015 - Present
Core Laboratory Service Tech:
Process incoming hospital blood, urine, stool, and fluid samples as well as those from satellite locations
Aliquot blood serum/plasma samples for various instruments based on lab tests ordered
Assist medical technicians in running lab tests on instruments
OLD IRVING PARK COMMUNITY CLINIC, Chicago, IL August 2011 – August 2014
Clinic Volunteer:
Take patient vitals (blood pressure, blood sugar levels, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse)
Perform specialized analysis tests to measure for specific ailments/diseases (Urinary analysis, EKG, HbA1C, Spirometry)
Shadow doctors during patient visits and write patient progress notes for nurses
Acquire medications through Medication Assistance Program for patients for little to no cost
JACOB W. CISZEK GROUP, Chicago, IL August 2008-May 2009
Loyola University Chemistry Department
Research Assistant:
Synthesize chemical molecules
Purify chemical molecules via column chromatography, centrifugation, filtration, distillation, and extraction methods
Analyze molecules using IR, NMR, and MS
Apply complex synthetic molecules to gold and copper surfaces
COMMUNITY HEALTH CHICAGO, Chicago, IL March 2009 – July 2009
Triage Volunteer:
Take patient vitals (blood pressure, blood sugar levels, temperature, respiratory rate, pulse)
Sort patients by those who need immediate attention and assist in organization of their medical files
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS OF MEDICINE, Urbana, IL January 2007 – May 2008
Volunteer position at Swann Center for mentally disabled children weekly (reading/arts and crafts)
WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
DRIVEN AND EMPOWERED YOUTH, INC, Chicago, IL May 2011 – July 2015
Site Leader/Tutor:
Provide professional development to frontline instructional staff
Tutor high school students in an array of academia including mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics
Mentor youth with the goal of improving academic performance
Honed leadership and conflict management skills by negotiating the issues that arise among students and staff
Trained to facilitate and organize professional learning opportunities and Common Core Learning Standards
Developed academic, educational and social programs for students while displaying sensitivity to varying backgrounds/needs
LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIA, Lincolnwood, IL August 2011 – November 2015
Bartender/Waitstaff:
Provide full customer service (bar drinks/restaurant menu items) in fast-pace setting
Mix drinks, cocktails, other bar beverages for bar customers/dining room customers
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of food/beverage options for multiple customers simultaneously