Alaa Salah AlKathiri, Beginner Researcher

Alaa Salah AlKathiri

Beginner Researcher

The University of Sheffield

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Molecular Medicine
Experience
2 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 9 Months

Beginner Researcher at The University of Sheffield
  • United Kingdom - Sheffield
  • March 2017 to September 2017

Worked in research field during Master period in the research lab of the University of Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom.

Laboratory Technlogist at Dr Suliaman Fakeeh Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • March 2015 to November 2015

Worked as a laboratory technologist in both Pre- Analytical area (Out-patient and sample sorting) and Anatomic Pathology departments at Dr. Suliman Fakeeh hospital (DSFH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
-Job Responsibilities:
From MARCH 2015 - APRIL 2015
Out Patient Department Duties
• Collecting blood samples from patients with certain criteria.
• Practicing infection control standards at all times when working with patients
and equipment.
• Receiving, managing and delivering samples upon relevant department.

From APRIL 2015 - NOVEMBER 2015
Anatomic Pathology Department Duties
• Examining all samples as requested.
• Routine work: processing samples including grossing, embedding, staining,
sectioning.
• Observing high health and safety standards.
• Collecting fine needle aspiration (FNA) sample once required.
• Observing gross examination and provide anatomical pathology services as
needed.
• Ensuring the proper handling of all samples.
• Participating in training and teaching of medical interns.
• Working collaboratively with other physicians and lab staff.

Laboratory Specialist at Bushan Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2014 to December 2014

Worked as a laboratory specialist in Microbiology department at Bugshan hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Job Responsibilities:
• Performing bacterial cultures, recording and analysing.
• Interpreting findings and inform related departments.
• Ensuring resulted data is recorded accurately in accordance to guidelines.
• Observing high health and safety standards
• Managing laboratory.

Volunteer Student at King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC)
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • September 2014 to October 2014

Worked as a volunteer student in the lab in Biochemistry department through the entire month of Al-Hajj season at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Trainee Student at King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC)
  • Saudi Arabia - Mecca
  • June 2013 to June 2014

Full year rotation through all laboratory departments at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Education

Master's degree, Molecular Medicine
  • at The University of Sheffield
  • October 2017

SPETEMBER 2017 - A MSc degree in Molecular Medicine with a specialist pathway in Cancer, The Medical School, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Published MSc Project titled in: Understanding the Heterogeneity of Cancer Cells through Calcium Dynamics. Link: https://www.future-science.com/doi/10.2144/btn-2018-0024

Bachelor's degree, Laboratory Medicine
  • at Umm Al-Qura University
  • June 2014

JUNE 2014 - A BSc degree in Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al- Qura University, Saudi Arabia, Mecca, with GPA: 3.35 out of 4 “very good”, with second honors, project titled in: Prevalence of Needle Stick Injuries Among Health Care Workers in the Holy Capital Hospitals.

Specialties & Skills

Research
Histopathology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Mendeley
Teamwork
Self-Learner and motivated.
Windows OS and MAC OS
Dealing with problems, adaptable and patient under hard situations.
Excellent in performing laboratory tests and analysis.
MS Office

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

SPSS course (Training)
Training Institute:
King Abdulaziz university hospital
Date Attended:
February 2018
Duration:
8 hours
Scientific Writing Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2017
How to be a researcher (Training)
Training Institute:
Al Noor Specialized Hospital
Date Attended:
November 2017
Duration:
15 hours
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2018
Valid Until:
April 2020

Hobbies

  • Reading books, articles and novels
    several articles, books been read through 2017.