Lab-technician

Frehiwot Mitiku-Herdt

**** ******** ****, **** *, Scarborough, ON. M1M 1P5

647-***-****,************@*****.***

Professional Summary: A recent graduate from Centennial College with a Biotechnology Diploma and over 3 years of experience working in laboratory. I am currently seeking a position as a Lab Technician where I can utilize my laboratory skills. I also have experience in Microbiology and Hematology labs. In addition, I am detail oriented and I am a quick learner. Hoping to utilize my skills and education to learn and grow within the organization.

RELEVANT SKILLS:

Medical Laboratory Technologist and Technician

Set up, operated and maintained laboratory equipment

Conducted, sorted, prepared and interpreted chemical analyses of blood, tissue, urine, and other body fluids from patients (children)

Studied blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions

Prepared tissue sections for microscopic examinations using techniques to demonstrate special cellular tissue elements or other characteristics

Performed and interpreted blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes

Established procedures for the analysis of specimens and for medical laboratory experiments

Conducted quality control assessment and assurance of testing techniques

Logged and validated patient samples and prepared them for testing

Cleaned and maintained medical laboratory and medical laboratory equipment

Knowledgeable and specialized in areas such as Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/ Immunohematology, Histology/Cytology and Microbiology

Good interpersonal and communication skills; multilingual in English, German and Amharic

Biotechnology/ Food Science - Aspiring Industrial Microbiologist

Experience in microbiology labs with practical knowledge of HACCP, GLP, GMP and SOP

Skilled in the use of aseptic technique, pipette handling, and dilution procedures

Experience with microbial enumeration, including standard plate counts, Membrane Filtration Technique (MF), Most Probable Number (MPN), etc.

Skilled in the use of different type microscopies, Light and confocal Microscopy

Able to isolate and identify pathogens from raw materials and finished products

Familiar with bacterial identification using staining techniques and biochemical testing; recrystallization and filtration

Experience performing manipulation of test samples using: HPLC, GC, UV spectrophotometer,

Trained in GMP’s, Spectroscopy and Chromatography (LC-MS), GC-MS, and RPLC), infrared spectrophotometer, atomic absorption spectrometer, pH meter, hydrometer, viscometer, Polari meter and refract meter

Experience writing clear and accurate logbooks and lab reports; MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Outlook) and web-based technologies

Current OH&S and WHMIS training; Student Member of Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Graduated August 2021

Biotechnology Diploma, Centennial College 2019 - 2021

Laboratory skills/ Projects

Analyzed DNA and studied recombinant DNA protein.

Immunochistochemical and immunofluorescence staining

Tested samples/Water quality using MF, MPN, MLT and HMLT.

Environmental monitoring

Pharmaceutical microbiology

Chromatography

Pharmaceutical QA/QC

Spectroscopy

QA/QC using HPLC, GC, and RPLC.

QA/QC using NMR-FT-IR, NIR, Fluor metric, and AA

Environment monitoring (USP), sterility testing (USP)

Medicine/Medical Laboratory Technology Assistant Diploma 2004 – 2008

Include: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/Immunohematology, Histology/Cytology & Microbiology (Evaluated by World Education Services as Medicine Lab Technology Certificate)

Personal Support Worker Certificate 2000 - 2001

Kreis kranken Hause, Gross-Gerau, Germany

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Pharmacy Assistant, Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy (Co-op Education program) Canada Nov 2016– Feb 2017

Worked as a Pharmacy Assistant Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy

Gathered and entered patient information and prescriptions in computer systems.

Prepared and packaged prescription medications.

Compounded non-sterile pharmaceutical products.

School Teacher Assistant, Gateway Montessori (Co-op Education program) Canada April – June 2016

Assisted and mentored students in group and individual basis

Supervised students during the mealtime, on the play ground

Supported students by class work

Microbiology/Hematology Technologist Assistant Feb. 2010 – Aug. 2011

Zemaba Clinic, Ethiopia

Worked as a Medical Laboratory Technician in Microbiology and Hematology laboratory

Sampled and tested different body fluid, analysis and monitored different microbial cultures

In Hematology: performed a variety of blood tests

Medical Laboratory Technician (Student Placement) Feb. 2008 – June 2008

St. Josef’s Krankenhaus (Hospital) Heidelberg LandhausstraBe, Heidelberg, Germany

Medical Laboratory Assistant (Student Placement) Mar. 2006 – July 2006

University Clinic in Heidelberg Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany

Personal Support Worker

Morfelden Nursing Home, gross-Gerau, Germany 2002 - 2003

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