Shaheen Zia
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Lab Technician at Thorncliffe Healthcare Center
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 7 work roles 2 schools
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Thorncliffe Healthcare Center
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Lab Technician
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Shaheen Zia is listed as Lab Technician at Thorncliffe Healthcare Center, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Shaheen Zia.

Shaheen Zia previously worked as Volunteer at Princess Margaret Hospital & Cancer Research Centre and Medical Research Specialist II at Al Ain University - The Department Of Physiology (Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences). Shaheen Zia holds Master Of Science - Ms, Molecular Endocrinology from Karachi University.

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About Shaheen Zia

• M.Sc. with 10 + years of extensive experience in Diagnostic & Medical Research Lab for both Human & Animal model, well-versed experience preferably in development of immunoassay, Phlebotomy, Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Coagulations, Blood-bank, Urine-analysis, nucleic acid detection; DNA/RNA Extraction/PCR both Standard & Real-Time.• 5-years plus experience in Biosafety Level-3/Level-2 Laboratory supports working with highly infectious organisms/ biological samples and prepare patients data and conduct analysis.• 1-Year Certified Clinical Research Associate Graduate Diploma from McMaster University.• Substantial experience of management and maintenance of haematology laboratory operations and supplies• Operational knowledge of using MS Windows and laboratory information system• Sound knowledge of molecular biology and genetic techniques• Supervised the development and maintenance of procedures, protocols and performance standards.• Provide On-Job-Training (OJT) to internal and external groups of PhD students/Elective Summer students, Doctors and faculty members for Advanced Molecular Genetics.• Proficient in documentation with Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word)• Transportation of Dangerous Goods TDG/IATA course from CITI Program.• Troubleshoot and investigate Peer-reviewed research papers to meet the standard protocol and document poorly performing analytical methods and procedures to identify root causes for failure of assay.• Completed the TCPS 2 Tutorial Course on Research Ethics (CORE) online, McMaster University• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-Basic from CITI-Program• Certification of completion, Tutorial for Research Conducting Review of Health Records• Certification of completion WRH REB Privacy of Health information Tutorial for Archival/ Secondary use of Data• 10+ Publication as a co-author on http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed

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Thorncliffe Healthcare Center
Thorncliffe Healthcare Center
Lab Technician
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Lab Technician

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Thorncliffe Healthcare Center

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
Jun 2014 - Present

Volunteer

Princess Margaret Hospital & Cancer Research Centre

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.
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

Medical Research Specialist Ii

Al Ain University - The Department Of Physiology (Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences)

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.
Oct 2008 - Feb 2012

Lab Specialist

King Saud University / King Khalid University Hospital - Dept. Of Haematology Lab

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.
Mar 2007 - Sep 2008

Lab Specialist

King Saud University / King Khalid University Hospital - Dept. Of Molecular Biology Diagnostic Lab

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.
  • 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).
Dec 2005 - Feb 2007

Senior Research Officer

Aga Khan University & Medical College - Dept. Of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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.
  • 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.
Feb 2002 - Nov 2005

Microbiology Lab Technologist

The Kidney Centre - Microbiology Department

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.
Oct 1999 - Jun 2001
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Shaheen Zia education

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

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What company does Shaheen Zia work for?

Shaheen Zia works for Thorncliffe Healthcare Center.

What is Shaheen Zia's role at Thorncliffe Healthcare Center?

Shaheen Zia is listed as Lab Technician at Thorncliffe Healthcare Center.

Where is Shaheen Zia based?

Shaheen Zia is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada while working with Thorncliffe Healthcare Center.

What companies has Shaheen Zia worked for?

Shaheen Zia has worked for Thorncliffe Healthcare Center, Princess Margaret Hospital & Cancer Research Centre, Al Ain University - The Department Of Physiology (Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences), King Saud University / King Khalid University Hospital - Dept. Of Haematology Lab, and King Saud University / King Khalid University Hospital - Dept. Of Molecular Biology Diagnostic Lab.

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Shaheen Zia holds Master Of Science - Ms, Molecular Endocrinology from Karachi University.

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