ZIBA SHABANPOUR
Cell: 647-***-****
****.******@*****.***
http://linkedin.com/in/ziba-shaban-pour-0aa79916
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-***-****
****.******@*****.***
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-***-****
****.******@*****.***
http://linkedin.com/in/ziba-shaban-pour-0aa79916
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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)