Farhan Usmani, Senior Microbiologist

Farhan Usmani

Senior Microbiologist

Lacnor Buhairah

Location
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology/Applied Biology
Experience
13 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 10 Months

Senior Microbiologist at Lacnor Buhairah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since September 2014

Analyses of finished products including juices and milk.
Analyses of Raw materials used in the production of goods.
Quality control for the production lines.
Conducting tests to ensure excellent quality around the plant.
Identifying problems and solving them by investigation.
Training new recruits.
Administrative duties.

Trainee at Lacnor
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • June 2014 to August 2014

Trained to test products for Quality control.

Volunteer at Univerity of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • September 2013 to December 2013

Coordinated and collaborated with other students to raise awareness about water recycling among University students.

Designed broachers and carried out surveys and produced a report deducing that an average person’s knowledge about water recycling was only 13% which increased to 61% after the campaign.

Society Member at University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • February 2010 to December 2013

Assisted other members of the society in organizing field trips, exhibitions, seminars and recreational events for our department students and faculty.
Handled financial matters for events and administered duties to other Society members.
Generated a lot of attention in our University and saw some transfers from different majors into Biotechnology.

Trainee at Central Food Control & Consultancy Laboratory
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • May 2013 to August 2013

Trained in the food safety laboratory. Analyzed food items for contamination of bacteria and fungi and calculated the level of contamination according to the UAE standards.
This enhanced my laboratory and analytical skills as well the necessary aseptic techniques required in the laboratory.
This also helped in introducing me to work places and dealing with work related stress.

Junior Laboratory Supervisor at University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • January 2011 to January 2013

Supervised freshmen students during laboratory sessions.
Managed laboratory items log for tracking usage, broken and new items.
Enhanced my teaching and assisting skills as well as my communication and interpersonal skills.

Sales Executive at Sadaf AL Buhairah
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2010 to November 2010

Managed and presented expensive displays such as jewelries and watches for customers.

Greeted customers and maintained an after sales relationship with them in order to follow back on their purchases and tell them about future new arrivals and deals.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology/Applied Biology
  • at University of Sharjah
  • January 2014

Coursework included: • Microbiology & Tissue Culture • Plant Biotechnology • Human & Molecular Genetics • Biochemistry & Stem Cells • Molecular Biology • Environmental studies • Laboratory techniques & research Computer skills • Bioinformatics & SPSS Bio-statistics • Microsoft Office Suite • C++ Visual Basics

High school or equivalent, Medical Sciences
  • at Bahria Foundation College
  • July 2008

Completed Higher Secondary Certificate for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Pakistan Studies, Islamic studies and Urdu from Bahria Foundation College, Karachi, Pakistan

High school or equivalent,
  • at Arab Unity School
  • June 2006

• Graduated from "Arab Unity School", Dubai with High School (IGCSE) certificates for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, Environmental Management, Computer Sciences and Urdu

Specialties & Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Food Safety
Laboratory Techniques
Customer Service
Teaching
Laboatory skills
Teaching
Customer Service

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Food Control and Safety, Microbiology and Chemistry (Training)
Training Institute:
Central Food Control & Consultancy Laboratory
Date Attended:
May 2013

Hobbies

  • Writing