Medical Laboratory Assistant

SHAHNAZ BANO

***-** **** ****** ***** Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 3M5

Cell # 902-***-****

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position of Technician/Medical laboratory assistant in which I can apply my extensive knowledge, experience, and education.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a university lab, Pharmaceutical Company monitoring microorganisms, performing lab maintenance, and producing concise and accurate documentation.

• Formal training in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice

(GLP), and Quality Systems

• Vulnerable sector check, criminal record check.

• Active participation in course certificates of ISO-9000, ISO-14001, quality management systems, and total quality management, nonviolent crisis intervention, first aid and CPR, TDG, Medical terminology course, WHMIS.

• Skilled in a variety of microbiological lab techniques such as gel electrophoresis, HeLa cell cytotoxicity, plasmid isolation, MIC testing and biochemical assays, and micro encapsulation of bifidobacterial, ELISA

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, excited by the challenge of research and development and experimentation

• Willingness to take on varied responsibilities and learn new skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point EDUCATION

MLA: CBBC Career College, Halifax, NS, Canada; National CSMLS Certification 2018 Medical terminology: Saint john Ambulance, Halifax, NS, Canada, Certification Dec.2022. Master of Science - Microbiology, University of Karachi, Pakistan Bachelor of Science with Honours – Microbiology with Biochemistry and Chemistry University of Karachi, Pakistan

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Department of oral Maxillo facial Science

Oral Pathology lab.

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Dec.2020 – Present.

• Biologic sterilizer monitoring. Biologic indicator Accessioning, Culturing, Interpreting.

• Gram staining, PAS staining, Renewals, preparing and mailing biopsy kits. Data entry of Biopsy sample, Solution preparation, lab maintenance and waste management by autoclaving.

Research Assistant

Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science Microbiology lab

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Jan. – Dec. 2006

• Collaborated with a post-doctoral fellow on a project related to microencapsulation of bifidobacterial in gelatin, gelatin-maltodextrin, and alginate-coated gelatin microspheres, resulting in two publications.

• Prepared media for bacterial growth

• Reported statistical research results using Excel.

• Maintained laboratory, monitored supplies and equipment. Research Technician

Microbiology & Immunology Lab

Dalhousie University/QEII Clinical Research Centre, Halifax, NS, Mar. 2003 – Dec. 2004

• Worked on Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Helicobacter pylori and Campylobacter jejuni to different compounds using a rapid micro dilution assay, using animal modal testing of different compounds.

• Conducted HeLa cell cytotoxicity of compounds and tissue culture maintenance.

• Performed in vitro and vivo bacterial infection experimentation.

• Engaged in experimental lab work that consisted of culturing and maintenance of bacterial strains, media preparation, and bacterial growth and harvesting of bacteria, plasmid isolation, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction and purification, ELISA.

• Worked with different bioinformatics tools.

Microbiologist

HILTON Pharmaceutical Company, Karachi, Pakistan, May 1994 – June 2002

• Worked in chemical analysis of raw materials and different finished dosage forms including tablets, capsules, dry powder, and aseptic injection techniques.

• Conducted physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of drinking water and of sterile water for injection with different techniques.

• Worked in new product development with stability studies.

• Responsible for microbiological and analytical testing of products

• Performed bacterial enumeration, antibiotic MIC testing and other routine assay work.

• Worked as a Quality Control Inspector

References Available on Request

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