Alaa Albahrani

Departments: Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Serology, Molecular
Diagnostics, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Parasitology, Histopathology, Cytology.
Operated advanced diagnostic analyzers: Sysmex XN-Series, Cobas 6000, VITROS 5600, and HORIBA
Pentra XLR for complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and immunoassays.
Performed over 200 phlebotomy procedures, ensuring proper labeling and sample integrity.
Assisted with ELISA testing using Automated ELISA readers & washers, and manual pipetting
workstations from Eppendorf.
Participated in real-time PCR and nucleic acid extraction using ABI 7500 and Qiagen QIAcube platforms.
Supported histology procedures using devices such as Leica RM2235 rotary microtome, Leica ST5020 slide
stainer, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA IHC stainer.
Involved in blood bank testing using ORTHO VISION Analyzer and ID-MTS gel card systems for
crossmatching and blood typing.
Maintained documentation via LIS and supported internal QC protocols, equipment maintenance, and
sample tracking.
Adhered strictly to biosafety and temperature control standards using Esco Biosafety Cabinets, Thermo
Freezers, and Haier platelet agitators.

Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Serology, Urinalysis.
Observed and practiced sample preparation and analysis: Roche Cobas 6000, Sysmex UC-3500, and Horiba
Yumizen H550.
Shadowed technologists during microbiological diagnostics: VITEK 2 Compact and BacT/ALERT systems.
Learned fundamentals of automated blood grouping using Bio-Rad IH-500.
Followed biosafety practices, waste management protocols, and participated in daily quality checks on
analyzers.

Assisted in public health lab operations, ensuring timely diagnostics during high-volume testing.
Maintained sample integrity, documented results, and supported QA/QC tasks using Thermo centrifuges,
Eppendorf pipettes, and automated documentation systems.