Research Assistant
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Total years of experience :16 years, 10 Months
HBKU is a graduate research-focused university that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having its global impact.
SAI is an employee owned company focused on quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and respect. SAI provides businesses with cost-effective and innovative solutions through the involvement of an empowered workforce.
•isolated and maintained cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Identified and classified microorganisms found in different specimens.
Highly skilled in microbiology techniques, terminology and equipment and supplies
• In depth knowledge of laboratory tests used in microbiology work
• Hands on experience in diagnostic problems involved in determining the cause and control of disease
• Proficient in methods and practices of microbiological analysis
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and research papers
• Working on automated urine analysis machines AX480 and IRIS 200 machines.
• Maintain of daily and monthly QC records
• Working on Vitek machine for microbiology analysis of bacteria and sensitivity
• Extraction of RNA by using Abbot M2000 (sp) and M2000 (rt) real time PCR
• Implementing and overseeing of testing programs to make sure all tests are performed properly
• Working knowledge of Gene expert for clinical isolates
• Isolation of Helicobacter growing microareophilic conditions and Cryptococcus species from CSF specimen using India ink
• Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
• Carrying out antigen and antibody reactions using ELISA for HIV, HBsAg, HCV, Toxoplasma
• Detection of Corona virus by using Light Cycler PCR using EZ1 machine.
• Detection of Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) by PCR u
Inoculation and reading of all types of culture e.g. Blood Culture, CSF culture Fungal culture, .API Index reading.
•Perform all manual test like e.g. Helicobacter Pylori AB, C.Diff test, Faceal Occult Blood
• Maintenance of required ATTC cultures types
• Maintaining accurate log books of all performed procedures
•Sampling and analysis of environment and water samples to determine presence of microorganisms
• Knowledge of ELISA in HIV, HBsAg, HLTV-1 &2, TOXOPLASMA IgG, IgM, ANA
• Worked in HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) Laboratories, London, United Kingdom
from August 2010 to April 2011 as Microbiologist
• Carried out the maintenance of the lab
• Streaking out the MRSA plates, other fluids
• Hands on experience NASBA PCR for MRSA
• Analysis of virus like RSV, Rota virus and Clostridium Difficult
• Maintenance of category room 3(Inoculating Sputum’s, Stools)
• Maintenance of stock cultures
• Receiving, sorting, dispatching and record samples
• Undertaking general miscellaneous duties to assist scientific staff
• September 2009 to August 2010 UK Bio Bank as Microbiologist
• Performed routine laboratory procedures such as preparation of media and basic preparation of slides and smears.
o Carried out non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
o Setting up and operates laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
o Opens, separates, numbers and arranges specimens for laboratory examination and trace results.
o Maintaining simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents
• Labeling, Sorting, and storing specimens
• Disposing of hazardous material
• Sterilizing equipment
• Loading and operating machines below
• In Hematology following machines were used Horiba ABX Pentra hematology analyzers, and the ESR
• machine was StarSed.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• 3) May 2002 to July 2007 (Ministry of Health) Ibn Sina Hospital, Sirte, Libya
Microbiologist
• Responsibilities:
• Media and reagent preparation, quality control.
Isolation and identification of human pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
Serological tests, Hospital infections control.
• Supervision of the activities of three technicians and overall management of the hospital diagnostic laboratory.
Complete isolation, identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of significant bacteriological organisms.
Preparation of reports including validation protocols and reports and updating of documentation. Training of new analysts.
4) March 2000 to January 2002 Uniqare Hospital, Biological E Limited, Hyderabad, India --Microbiologist and Team Leader
• Responsibilities
• Overlook the isolation and purification of human pathogenic bacteria from hospital samples for onward referral to a pharmaceutical company.
Responsible for the efficient operation of the micro laboratory and maintenance of all lab equipment.
Conduct periodic micro surveillance of facilities.
Locate and solve contamination issues when necessary.
I am about to submit my thesis shortly
I have 110 credits from my masters degree in London, United kingdom