Ehtisham Rahat Hussain
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Profile
Currently in the final year of BSc. Biology and minor in Chemistry. Seeking full-time work to enhance my skills in the lab.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word/ Excel
Aware of standard lab procedures, chemical waste disposal, SDS manual
Familiarity with Spectroscopic instruments – AA, UV/Vis, FTIR, MS, Light Microscopy
Familiarity with Separation Techniques – HPLC, GC-MS
Familiarity with basic Aseptic techniques, Plating, pipetting
Excellent written and oral communication skills – Fluent in English and Urdu
Experience
Lab Assistant I July 2020- Present
Quest Diagnostics
Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department
Performing routine instrument maintenance on some equipment
Performing laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval
Preparing reagents and or media in the department
Preparing specimens at workstations for testing (including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
Performing QA/QC duties as assigned: Resolving pending lists; Finding missing samples, decontaminating work area
Performing weekly radioactive wipe tests Maintaining files for department records, changing gas cylinders
Following all PPE requirements and all safety regulations. Using the laboratory computer system as well as operating PCs Disposing of biohazardous material Completing training and competency checklists as appropriate.
Education
New Jersey City University 2018- present
BS. Biology, Minor- Chemistry
3.8 GPA
Courseware includes: Instrumental Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics