Syed Hud Alkaff Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Clinical laboratory investigations in hematology, biochemistry, mycology, and routine miscellaneous tests. ~Clinical~Hematology (Beckman Coulter LH750)- Perform full blood count with white cell differentials. - Microscopic analysis of peripheral blood smears including identification of malarial parasites- Manual differential count and identification of abnormal morphology of red and white blood cells as well as platelets. - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, manual and automated [Streck ESR Plus]- Blood and Urine porphyrias Biochemistry (Orthodiagnostic VITROS 250 and Roche Integra 400 plus)- Program tests for liver and renal function tests, lipid panel, and electrolytes. - Troubleshoot errors encountered by the analyser- Prepare and perform QC samples as well as Calibration of the analyser. Miscellaneous Tests- Urine: Urinalysis, beta-HCG, porphyrins (qualitative) - Skin: Skin scraping for fungus (mycelium/spores/M.Furfur/yeast), mites (scabies/dust mites) , and pathogenic bacteria (M. Leprea)- Staining: Gram, leishman, Giemsa, Ziehl-Neelson- Fluorescent microscopy - Rapid HIV, RPR (VDRL), TPPA~Non-clinical~- Specimen receiving and sorting - Accumulate and analysis of quality controls - Preparing reagents such as buffer solutions and acid dilution. - Accurately pipette solutions with precision- Take part in quality improvement work, improvement projects, and seminars- Conduct Continual Medical Education (CME) lectures on updates, interesting findings, and breakthroughs.- Conduct lectures and training for attached medical students, nursing students, and trainees from other institutions.

Singapore, Singapore

-Voluntary Deployment-Conduct clinical tests for Covid-19 patients and other infectious diseases housed in the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID)

· Worked as a battalion combat medic in 3rd Battalion Singapore Infantry Regiment. · Was 1 of 3 medics to be sent to Australia for a 2-month Exercise (Ex. Wallaby) as part of the forward support group.· Worked closely with the medical officer and training officers to facilitate occupational safety and medical coverage of the entire exercise. · Took charge of medical dispensary and logistics, and did the triaging and treatment of patients/casualties when required. · Became part of the planning committee for Army Open House 2017in terms of medical logistics and services.

Paragon, Singapore

~Clinical~Hematology (Abbott Cell Dyn Ruby)- Run hematology tests such as complete blood count with differential white cell counts- Preparing blood films for microscopic investigation for abnormal cells and for malarial parasites, and also manual reticulocyte count - Prepare and perform ABO blood grouping (forward and reverse serotyping)- Prepare and perform ESR (manual)- Prepare and perform quality controls for the analyser- Replace reagents and removal of waste products- Run clotting tests such as Prothrombin Time (PT), APTT, Lupus Anticoagulants, and Fibrinogen (Sysmex Coagulation)Biochemistry (Roche Cobas e500 modular)- Program blood samples for biochemistry and immuno/serology tests - Replace reagents, remove waste, and keep track of reagent inventoryUrinalysis (Roche u100)-Perform urine analysis and microscopic analysis to look for blood cells, crystals, and other abnormalities such as trichomonas or yeast infections - Beta HCGMiscellaneous- Neonatal bilirubin - VDRL, TPPA- Dengue serology ~Non-Clinical~- Specimen receiving and sorting- Inventory checking - Collection of specimen from nearby clinic- Deliver reports to the clinics

· Worked in the clinical, microbiology, and histopathology laboratory. Carried out QC, calibration, and maintained laboratory instruments and machines.· Clinical: Analyzed blood, tissue, urine, stool, and body fluid samples to aid in diagnosis. Performed microscopic analysis of blood, urine, and stool. Also aided in the sorting and registration of the samples from the various departments and wards in the hospital. · Microbiology: Inoculate bacteria to selective and differential media such as agar plates, culture bottles, and agar slants. Determined the outcome of the samples based on the growth on the media. · Histopathology and Cytology: Performed tissue embedding, staining, and trimming for microscopic investigation

Tampines

- Responsible for product inventory and placement of products- Ensure proper rosterning of staff - Attend to distressed customers

Bsc(Hons) Medical Bioscience, Biomedical Sciences, General

Diploma In Molecular Biotechnology (Biomedical Science), Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician