QA Laboratory Technician

Uzair Burmi

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keywords: biochemistry, microbiology, laboratory instruments, cytometry, aseptic techniques PROFILE

Laboratory technician experienced in preparing bacterial cultures, operating laboratory instruments; proficient at organizing files and materials, as well as gathering/entering data for comparative analysis. Further practical experience in manual laboratory processes, aseptic technique, flow cytometry, equipment maintenance, and elementary instruction. EDUCATION

Hood College, Frederick, MD

Bachelor of Arts – Biochemistry Received 14 May 2016

• Honors: Hodson Trust Academic Scholarship, Honors Program Scholarship, Member of ΓΣΕ, Chemistry Honor Society

EXPERIENCE

HP Hood, Winchester, VA

QA Laboratory Technician October 2017 – present

• Primary role is testing UHT and ESL product for bacterial contamination prior to release, using the EPIC Microbial ATP System. Demonstrated aptitude in microbial testing of aseptic product; designated specialist operator of Biomerieux D-Count 50 instrument. Completed key user training for maintenance and expert operation of Biomerieux instrument. Experienced in troubleshooting instrument issues.

• Adept at all manner of QA testing performed on incoming trucks, raw materials, and samples prior to the processing, batching, and packaging of product. Completed certification for testing RBST-Free and organic raw product for SLBL and tetracycline antibiotic; completed cybersecurity safety certification; completed allergen certification.

• Experienced in carrying out plant-wide environmental testing for contamination; pre- and post-product batching and Evergreen start-up, swabbing plant-surfaces. Organizing inventory of lab materials, sanitizing/prepping areas for aseptic processes; performing daily measurements of oxonia and peroxide for use in sterilization.

• Qualified to act as a substitute in various auxiliary lab roles including lab assistant, aseptic technician, and QA batch verification technician. Have trained a number of other technicians in various laboratory roles, providing them with understanding of basic skills and proper technique.

Apex Life Sciences, Winchester, VA

QA Laboratory Technician (Night Shift) March 2017 –October 2017

• Performed QA testing to ensure compliance with product specifications. Conducted environmental testing around plant to ensure compliance with GMP and sanitation standards.

• Utilized knowledge of aseptic technique to prepare auxiliary lab materials according to SOPs. Performed calibrations of laboratory equipment, ensuring instruments function well and provide accurate measurements.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Boonsboro, MD Park Volunteer February 2014 – May 2014

• Worked on Turtle Barrier Restoration project

• Assisted park rangers with construction of a tangible barrier to reduce mortality rate of protected animal species

Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD

Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary, ED December 2011 – April 2012

• Answered patient call lights in the Emergency Department and obtained the appropriate department resource; occasionally assisting the attending nurse

• Stocked medical supply carts, bedside carts, and closets

• Sanitized vacant rooms

Hagerstown Community College, Hagerstown, MD

Volunteer in College for Kids Programs June 2011 – August 2011

• Assisted instructors in teaching elementary level students basic scientific principles, LEGO robot programming, and web design; as well as facilitating practical exercises

• Collaborated with other volunteers to ensure safety of program participants ACTIVITIES

Member of Hood College Honors Program August 2012 – May 2016 Member of ΓΣΕ, Chemistry Honor Society April 2015 – May 2016 SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, GIMP, pymol, cybersecurity; Laboratory instruments: light microscope, IR/NMR spectrometer, hemocytometer, centrifuge; flow cytometer, EPIC luminometer, Foss FTIR, CEM SmartTrac moisture analyzer, 4250 cryoscope, refractometer, colorimeter; Techniques: aseptic technique, preparation of broth media and agar plates, inoculating agar plates, slants, and deeps, cell flow cytometry, cell transformation/transfection, pipetting, dilutions, titrations, gel electrophoresis, gram-staining, equipment calibrations; data gathering, entry, analysis, and reporting; organization of files and materials.

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