Arif Shaikh
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Cupertino, CA ***14 650-***-****
**********@*****.***
Over 5 years of experience logistic service for company operation. Strong understanding of samples management and regulations, Problem-solver, recognized for written and communication skills with handling sample fo engineering
Work Experience
Food Science Researcher Dec 2023 - Present
[Independent] Cupertino
●Experimented with a variety of roots to develop a unique coffee product to start a new business
●Conducted industrial research on food science, specifically regarding liquid formulations
●Ordered supplies for coffee flavor experiments, including chicory roots and coffee beans
Team Runner Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
Accessioning San Carlos
●Natera, San Carlos, CA Sort, transport and distribute packages to the Clinical Data Operators
●Rack samples that arrive in bulk ensuring that the paperwork matches samples
●Inspect kit boxes to make sure that there is no PHI on the kit boxes or samples High
●Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work on multiple projects.
Vacs Track Associate Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
MILESTONE Technology Sunnyvale
Checked guests for vaccines and handled rapid COVID-19 test distribution
●Verification of drugs in the market offered
●Checked dates of booster dosage information
Research Associate Aug 2022 - Sep 2022
DC3 THERAPEUTICS South San Francisco
●Prepared COVID-19 samples for PCR testing
●Constituted buffers for testing and COVID-19 research
●Observed QuantStudio 7 PCR
●Prepared wash plates for Kingfisher liquid handler
●Pulled mouse antibodies for other associates
Experiment Consultant Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
DC3 THERAPEUTICS South San Francisco
●Kindly Test Lab, Pleasanton
●Prepared samples for COVID-19 test set up kits for drop off
●Adhered to quality assurance procedures, recorded data, and maintained instruments
●Delivered, handled and picked up samples
Clinical Data Operator Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
Natera San Carlos
●Processed blood samples, entered data into LIMS system
●Prepared blood samples and entered data
●Handled patients confidential information, in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
Customer Support and Driver Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
Golden Express LLC Palo Alto
●Completed back to back same-day deliveries in the Bay Area
●Delivered lab equipment from hospital to urgent care
●Delivered protein samples between biotechnology companies
Volunteer Laboratory Technician May 2015 - Oct 2016
Golden Express LLC Palo Alto
●Counterculture, Oakland
Volunteered as an Independent Research Lab Assistant, specializing in cultivating cheese