Allan Kariman, CLS
Woodland Hills. CA 91364
**********@*****.***
Objective
To pursue a career as a clinical laboratory scientist.
Summary of skills
· Highly driven and skilled clinical laboratory scientist with 13 years of experience as a CLS generalist in hospitals and Clinics’ and research Labs in Iran and California.
· Diligent, accurate, and reliable worker with a focus on efficiency and quality completion of all laboratory procedures.
· Work well under pressure and team player.
· Ability in troubleshoot instruments, and resolve issues with clinical testing.
· I have worked in all sections of labs such as blood bank, chemistry, microbiology, serology, hematology, urine analyses and body fluids, and parasitology.
Experience
Community Laboratory, INC (June 2022-May 2024)
Setting up a new lab and validating and perform molecular testing on SARS-COV 2 using RT-PCR methodology and STD tests.
Vitae Diagnostic Inc, ( July 2020-March 2022)
Perform high volume molecular testing on SARS-COV 2 using RT-PCR methodology
Perform ELISA testing on Neutralizing Antibody for SARS-COV 2, Leptin and
Pregnenolone and etc.
Prepare MS2 phage for SARS-COV2 as internal control
proficient in Hologic Panther System including maintenance troubleshooting
and testing.
Microscopic analysis of urine and peripheral smears.
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BioHealth Laboratory Diagnostic Inc. (June 2018 – March 2020). Torrance, CA
· Performing, testing and analysis of patient specimens in biochemistry, hormones, microbiology, reviewing and reporting all test results as a CLS generalist.
· Perform urine Creatinine by COBAS MIRA PLUS instrument.
· Perform BILE ACID in urine TBARS, and INDICAN through ELISA methodology.
· Perform Validation and running the 8 neurotransmitters in the human’s urine, acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, gamma-aminobutyric acid, glutamate, adrenaline, noradrenaline with ELISA method.
· Perform testing of SigA, pancreatic elastase, Calprotectin, EDN(eosinophil-derived neuro-toxin) and lysozyme in human’s stool with ELISA.
· Perform Secretory IgA in human urine ELISA method.
· Perform steroid hormone testing of progesterone, cortisol, DHEA-s, estriol, estrone Estradiol testosterone, and Melatonin in human’s saliva with ELISA method.
· Perform microbiological setup, analysis and identification of ova and parasites, Giardia/ Cryptosporidium, C. diff and H. pylori EIA.
· Perform isolation and identification of enteropathogens, dysbiosis and yeast culture from stool samples.
· Calculate test records and measure prescribed quantities of samples. Evaluate quality control information against measurable data.
· Set up and maintain laboratory equipment. Provide consultancy services regarding
specific field. Running QC and calibration of all automated laboratory machines and troubleshooting them, and perform the proficiency tests .
Quest Diagnostic Inc. (01/2018-6/2018) Santa Clarita, CA
· Performed testing and analysis of patient specimens in pain management department, drug testing on samples with the LC-MS Method as a CLS generalist.
· Performed testing drugs with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry method with all related equipment which include Benzodiazepines, Heroin Metabolite, fentanyl, Amphetamines, Buprenorphine, Gabapentin, Methadone, Tramadol, Synthetic Stimulants (Bath Salts)
Ayatollah Taleghani Educational and Therapeutic Medical Center: 11/2000-01/2010.
Tehran, Iran
§ Performed testing and analysis of patient specimens in hematology section all manual technics .worked with automated and semi-automated cell counters such as Sysmex.
§ Urine analysis and humans body fluids, such as LP, semen, sputum, ascite, synovial,etc.
§ Biochemistry, all serum analytes, electrolytes, manual technics and automated analyzers.
§ Serology, and microbiology sections.
§ I was the responsible generalist CLS scheduled on graveyard shifts for a busy hospital.
§ Preformed blood transfusion testing such as crossmatch and antibody screen and blood groups compatibility tests and issuing blood products.
Education
B.S., Clinical Laboratory Science, July 2000
Kashan University of Medical Science Esfahan, Iran
License
· Clinical Laboratory Scientist, issued by CDPH: MTA01013103, (06/2017)
· Clinical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) C, ID, 25573929( 06/2017)