ZIBA SHABANPOUR

Cell: 647-***-****

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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Knowledgeable and experienced Microbiologist, proficient in bacterial culturing, staining techniques, Isolating, antibiotic sensitivity, environmental monitoring and bacterial identification. Comfortable well under pressure with high volume testing environment. Looking for a Microbiologist position to utilize my analytical and interpersonal skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company Highlights of Qualifications:

Experienced professional with both Bachelor`s and Master`s degree in Microbiology

Able to isolate and identify pathogens from raw material, water and finished products

Identified microorganisms found in urine and body fluid specimens

Proficient with Microsoft office suits (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Knowledgeable in WHMIS, GLP, HACCP, and GMP

Adept at microscopy, microbial identification, enumeration, and chemical testing Technical skills:

Skilled in working with MALDI-TOF and VITEK 2

Environmental Monitoring (air sampling, contact plate), standard plate counts, Membrane Filtration Technique

(MF), Most Probable Number (MPN), Total Plate Count (TPC), streak plate technique and pour plate

Conducting standard laboratory activities such as dilution, pipetting, and media preparation

Skilled in working with microscopes, autoclaves, centrifuges, analytical balances, and spectrophotometers

Calibration and use pH meters, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometers, and PCR methodology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IDEXX Sep 2021- Apr 2022

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Proficient in microbial identification methodology such as MALDI-TOF and VITEK 2

Preventative maintenance on lab equipment’s such as, Vitek 2 and MALDI

Reading bacterial and fungal cultures, releasing preliminary and final reports

Biological Indicators Processing

Thorough knowledge of LIMS software

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively to ensure testing is conducted in a timely manner to meet time timelines.

Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, established safety standards, compendial and other regulatory requirements.

Good organizational skills and time management

Strong problem solving and multitasking skills

Performs all other duties as assigned

ZIBA SHABANPOUR

Cell: 647-***-****

adsj79@r.postjobfree.com

http://linkedin.com/in/ziba-shaban-pour-0aa79916

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ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS March. 2021- Sep 2021

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Sets up and runs laboratory tests, processes specimens, retrieves and released test results

Analysis of plating solutions performs aerobic and anaerobic bacterial culture and sensitivity testing, and specific bacterial cultures (acid fast bacilli, Salmonella, Yersinia, Campylobacter) and fastidious organisms

Perform SDMA and IBD ELISA test

Manage lab inventory, data entry and document preparation

Check pending daily, work up recheck and add on requests

Experience in microbial identification and processing of various methods manually and with automated machines like ALIFAX and IRIS-2

FARANICKLE SEPAHAN, IRAN Feb. 2015- Dec. 2017

Laboratory Chemical Technician

Chemical analysis of plating solutions

Communicated with production staff to improve procedures where necessary

Trouble shooting issues with current testing methods

Revised deficient standard methods/ procedures to resolve testing issues and provide effective solutions that were adopted by the laboratory

Created training programs and scheduled monthly training for new and existing employees and provided training 2-3 times a week

ZAMZAM, IRAN Jun 2014- Feb 2015

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Responsible for testing of chemical and microbial characteristics of raw water, treated water, in process food production and finished products

Analyzed environmental samples for bacterial and fungal

Used petrifilm, Membrane Filtration and pour plate methods toward identification of bacteria

Assist Environmental monitoring team in the development of all levels of EM microbiologist

Prepare EM and Water trend reports on quarterly basis

Coordinate and monitor the availability of EM supplies and equipment ZIBA SHABANPOUR

Cell: 647-***-****

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INTERNSHIP

SHAHREKORD UNIVERSITY, IRAN Jun 2014- Jan. 2016

Microbiologist

Effects of benzalkonium chloride on biofilm of bacteria causing nosocomial infections

Effects of benzalkonium chloride on planktonic growth and biofilm formation animal bacterial pathogens

Chlorhexidine effect on bacterial biofilms isolated from nosocomial infections Description:

Collected isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter and Acinetobacter from human infections

Performed microbial testing to identify bacteria

Prepared variety of media and reagents

Determined minimum inhibitory concentration of chlorhexidine and benzalkonium chloride on the growth of planktonic and biofilm formation of species

Kept detailed and up to date records of all tasks performed in the lab

Performed all tasks with good laboratory practices in mind

Submission of gene sequences to the

National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine (co-author)

Enterobacter aerogenes Strain Z,J,A,R 16S Ribosomal RNA gene (partial sequence).(Oct 2016)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KY176379.1

Alcaligenes faecalis Strain ZSAR 16S Ribosomal RNA gene (partial sequence). (Oct 2016)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/110*******

Bacillus toyonesis Strain ASZR 16S Ribosomal RNA gene (partial sequence). (Oct 2016)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KY229732.1

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

MSc., Grade ”A”, Shahrekord University, Iran, Bacteriology (2010- 2012)

BSc., Isfahan Azad University, Iran, Microbiology (2005- 2009)

Certificate, Centennial college, Toronto, Health studies and communication skills (2018-2019)

Diploma, Grade “A”, Centennial college, Toronto, Biotechnology (2019- 2020)

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