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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Working as Phlebotomist.• Confirm the accuracy of all patient information on requisitions and specimen samples, resolve any problems or inaccuracies.• Perform Urine-analysis, pregnancy test, and Throat-swab testing.• Perform Electrocardiography (ECG)• Keep track of stock items of lab-supply• Patients’ registration and re-scheduling• Involve in Triage of incoming patients• Hands-on experience with Patient Registration Software: OSCAR EMR

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• South & North Gynecology Clinic Support• Provide assistance and support to Patient Flow Coordinator• Completing the paperwork and filling of the patient registration form and history.• Provide active support to the senior patients during their visit to the Research Centre.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Performed preliminary analysis of data from scientific procedures; collates, calculate and create graphic display of data analysis.• Demonstrated and supervised practical session of medical students & faculty members• Assisted the faculty members in conducting various research projects.• Conducted experiments, tests, and other scientific procedures without supervision; prepared solutions for the experiment; collects and collates data from procedures.• Experienced in venous blood (mice and rats) separation of plasma, Bronchoalveolar Lavage and conduct sample analysis for respiratory physiology research with procedural storage at -80°C. Freezer.• Involved in variety of surgical techniques, i.e., Tracheotomy, Craniotomy, Catheterization cannulations of different arteries and veins, treating the implantation with drugs and various drug preparation for treatment of different species of laboratory and collection various animals’ organs.• Proven experience in ADI mice blood pressure monitor, Flexivent Airway Resistance Monitor, Scireq Smoke Exposure & Water-Pipe Apparatus, Cytospin and Cell Counter with troubleshooting of problems during experiments.• Experienced in Enzyme Linked Immunoassay (ELISA).

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Conducted and coordinated clinical laboratory procedure and tests as per established protocols.• Conducted and recorded instrument maintenance at appropriate, defined intervals.• Conducted and documented automated and manual haematology-based tests.• Analysed, interpreted, and reported on patient test results, in an efficient manner.• Mentored and trained new staff members and graduate students on laboratory techniques and protocols.• Executed and monitored quality assurance and control activities, as required.• Confirm the accuracy of all patient information on requisitions and specimen samples, resolve any problems or inaccuracies prior to testing, and perform required data entry.• Performed stat-lab duties, Coagulation unit and informed the result on-call doctors.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Develop, implement and maintain standard operating procedures and protocols to ensure accurate and efficient test methods.• As Lab Technologist, I worked as diagnostic tester of infectious agent (virus and bacteria) at molecular level with both standard and advanced Technique, such as Extraction of Nucleic Acids and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using the following equipment:• Cobas Ampilicor (Colorimetric Detection: HCV, HBV, CMV with both Qualitative and Quantitative test).• Cobas Taqman (Automated real time PCR System: HCV & HBV).• Light Cycler (Fluor-metric Real-time Online PCR Detection: HSV1/2).• MWG Thermal Cycler (Standard PCR).• Follow-up of Anti-Viral Therapy in patients with HCV and HBV infections.• Maintained quality, safety, and infection control standard.• Experienced with Multi-Channel Pipettes: 96 and 384 well plate; both manual and Electronic Eppindorf.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Human Genome Project and Population Genetic:a) Extensive hands-on bench experience in molecular biology and biochemical experimental assays at in a high-throughput manner [on avg. 250 samples per day PCR/RNA and DNA extraction]b) Extensive experience in; PCR, Gel-Electrophoresis, Restrictions Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLPs), DNA and RNA Extraction.c) Experienced with Multi-Channel Pipettes: 96 and 384 well format plates, both manual and Electronic.• Member of Research Chemicals and Consumables Committee.• Demonstrated and supervised practical sessions of Physiology and subsequently help students in tabulating results obtained by them.• Kept track of stock items and maintained the logbook and literature survey• Assisted the faculty members in conducting the workshops on Molecular Biology techniques.• Analysed experimental data using appropriate software and participate in data analysis.• Biochemical analysis of samples.• Supervised Research Associates and Research Assistant.• In-charge of DNA-Banking, to keep record and coding of the samples.• Once a month involved to maintain the cleaning and calibrating the equipment.• Supervised and demonstrated laboratory techniques and procedures in Physiology to MBBS, PhD/elective students and faculty.

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Train a new member of microbiology laboratory.• Culture and sensitivity.• Prepared selective broths and agars, read and recorded plate counts, Gram staining and identification.• Reporting and informed to doctors for follow-up therapy.• AFB Staining• Maintain stockroom inventory of lab supplies.• Assisted in lab organization and cleanliness.

Master Of Science - Ms, Molecular Endocrinology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs (Honors), Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology