Amani Turki Alsufyani
Saudi Arabia
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
Looking for an opportunity to work on an important research work in an institution which provides professional development, interesting experiences and personal growth EDUCATION
1. B. Sc.: Bachelor Degree in Biology from Umm Al-Qura University with a second honor (2012, 3.34/4)
2. A minor degree in Education from Umm Al-Qura University (2012) 3. MSc: Master of Science Degree in Microbiology and Immunology from The University of British Columbia (2015-2018)
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
• Prepared for inspiration education (one year at the University of Umm- Al Qura- 2012)
• Successfully completed more than 65 weeks of English Language Study (2013-2014)
• Participated in English literature and language study events and conferences throughout my master study in Canada (2015-2018)
• Achieving the necessary training requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
(Radionuclide Safety and Methodology) Including Receiving Class 7 Dangerous Goods (2015)
• Successful completion of the UBC Laboratory Biological Safety Course (2015)
• Successful completion of the UBC Laboratory Chemical Safety Course (2015)
• Completing the intensive training for teaching skills in the University of British Columbia (2016)
• Flow cytometry training course (2016)
• Successful completion of the UBC Introduction to Lab Safety Course (Risk Management 2017)
• Successful completion of Telecommuting (teleworking) workshop (2018)
• Training new volunteers and undergraduate students in laboratory protocols (2017-2018)
• Linux Professional Institute, Linux Essentials (2020)
• Whole Genome Sequencing of Bacterial Genomes - Tools and Applications (2020) AWARDS
• (2013) Awarded King Abdullah Scholarship for Academic Excellence SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
Chemistry
• Developed and designed lab SOPs and protocols (Follow SOPs to perform methods requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of molecular biology and chemistry principle)
• Performed lab quality control (Microbiology and Chemistry)
• Performed lab tests using wet chemistry techniques (titration, ph/conductivity, distillation, Karl, Fischer, and TLC)
• Expertise in lab tests using science instruments such as (GC, IC, HPLC, FTIR, AA and UVVIS, Spectrophotometer, Flowcytometry, MACSQuant analyzer)
• Excellent in Radio Isotope working (C14, SO32- and SO42)
• Expertise in using radioactive concentrations by liquid scintillation counter instrument (LSC), Personal Radiation Monitor, Ionization Chamber, Scintillation Detector, and Geiger-Mueller (GM) Meter
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
• Designed and performed standard molecular biology assays
• Strong skills in molecular biology (DNA, RNA extraction, PCR analysis, quantification, amplification, purification methods, gel electrophoresis, bacteria staining, cell counts)
• Familiar with cell culture technique and various cell treatment protocols
• Bioinformatics data analysis skills with the interpretation of next-generation sequencing data
(programming languages, database programs, visualization tools, performed statistical analysis on data sets using R, Excel, APL, Mouther, Megan 5, Geneious, Linux, Java, Python) General Skills
• Languages: Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• Computer skills: operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux), presentation software, spreadsheets, communication and collaboration tools, accounting software, and social media
• Active in social events (see extracurricular activities)
• Regularly liaising with colleagues, collaborators, lab technicians and other professionals
• Confident, creative and very motivated to learn more
• Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently
• Excellent presentation skills and hard- working
• Familiar with advanced search techniques (Graduate Projects,The Chemoprotective Effects of Green Tea as a Medical Herb and Biocide Inhibition of Microbial Sulfur Reduction in Fracing Fluids)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Working as a teacher assistant in UBC (The Biology of the Cell course)
• A member of the Saudi Student Society of BC (responsible for activities and socializing)
• working as a volunteer in the Saudi Arabian Students Association of UBC.
• Used to be a member in ( The Best Nation Group ) in Saudi Arabia
• Volunteering in Islamic society in Vancouver, Canada
• Working as a manger of the president and responsible of the international communication of Rubuu Taiba company (a company for conferences and exhibitions in Saudi Arabia)
• Working online, telework (writing contracts and CV in English, editing, data entering..etc)
• Working as English and Biology tutor and volunteering in SAMA centre for girls in Makkah
(English teacher)
REFERENCES
1. Dr. Sean A. Crowe, Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Geomicrobiology, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Department of Earth, Ocean, & Atmospheric Sciences Email: ****.*****@***.**
2. Niko Finke, Ph.D., Research Associate, University of British Columbia, Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Email: ******@****.***.**
3. Dr. Amal Ahmad Selim, Department of Biology, Umm Al-Qura University Email: *******@***.***.**
4. Dr.Randa A. El Bassat, Department of Biology, Umm Al-Qura University Email: **********@***.***.**
5. Saudi Students Society of British Columbi
Email: ******@**********.***