GHAYA JUMA RABEE BUSAMAH
Summary
Energetic biomedical scientist with a master’s degree in molecular medicine. Expert in a medical laboratory and molecular biology with a good background in forensic science. Highly efficient and detail-oriented with advanced knowledge of medical testing and experimentation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Molecular Biology Technologist
Donor
08.2022 - Current
- Department in Sharjah Blood Transfusion & Research Center- Sharjah UAE
- Screening donated blood for transfusion-transmitted infections for Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV using NAT PCR by Cobas 6800 and s201
- Screening for HB s Ag, Anti-HB c, Anti-HCV, HIV1/II/O Ag/Abs /HIV I p24 Ag, Anti- HTLV1/II and Syphilis Abs by chemiluminescent micro particle immunoassay (CMIA) method on Alinity s
- Performs confirmatory tests for serological markers using for HCV, HBV, HIV, HTLV, and TPHA
- Performed analytical testing in accordance with AABB
Research assistant
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine
Dubai
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintain mammalian cell culture (thawing, passaging, expansion, seeding, counting cell using a hemocytometer and transient transfection genetic material)
- Perform DNA, RNA, protein isolations from cells and tissues to analyzed gene expression and protein levels
- CDNA synthesis using the High-Capacity cDNA Reverse Transcription Kit and Veriti Thermal Cycler
- Gene expression analysis methods (qPCR by using QuantStudio 3)
- Perform protein purification, quantification and expression by acrylamide gel electrophoresis, Western blots & gel documentation instruments
- Performs molecular biology techniques including, vector construction, transfection, primer design
- Using NanoDrop for measuring total protein amount and to measure nucleic acid concentration
- Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagent, and buffers
Undergraduate Researcher
Molecular Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Translational Research Master Programmers’, University of Sharjah College of Medicine Sharjah UAE
- Performs routine molecular biological procedures such as DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression, Western blotting, Gel electrophoresis, PCR, and qPCR
- Maintain mammalian cell culture including thawing, passaging, expansion, cell banking, and inventory management
- Performs molecular biology techniques including, vector construction, transfection, primer design
- Prepares chemical solutions, media, reagent, and buffers
Senior in charge Laboratory Technologist
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Influenza Surveillance & Response Coordinator, Family Promotion - Health Center, Influenza Surveillance & TB Department Sharjah UAE
- Establish safety manual and protocol for Influenza Surveillance & TB Department
- Receive and check clinical specimens from ILI & SARI network providers (clinical primary care sources hospitals and clinical laboratories
- Collected from National influenza center NIC and report results to providers, epidemiologists, and MOHAP using available electronic data systems
- Detect type and subtype influenza viruses from clinical specimens in a timely manner using standard laboratory methods
- Responsible for sample preparation for the regional laboratory and National health laboratory under appropriate biosafety condition
- Provide training on proper case selection, specimen collection, storage and transport sample using triple packing system
- Organize the workflow in Influenza Surveillance & TB Department
- Performing RT- PCR technology for detection MTB/RIF by using GeneXpert MTB/RIF system
- Audit Team member for outscore laboratories on MOHAP hospitals
- Implemented biosafety & biosecurity rules and policy at workplace
Charge Technologist of Virology
Molecular Diagnostics
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Laboratory & BioSafety & Biosecirty Officer, Al Qassimi Hospital Sharjah, UAE
- Nucleic acid (RNA and DNA) extraction and purification using manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory processes
- Performing RT- PCR technology for detection respiratory infectious disease (Influenza virus H1N1, H3N2, H5N1, MERS_CoV, Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya virus and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis)
- Data analysis, interpretation and reporting of medical results
- Performs and interprets department statistic
- Validation and Verification of molecular diagnostic assays
- Responsible for documenting and communicating Laboratory issues such as safety, compliance, and analytical issues
- Implemented biosafety & biosecurity Manual at Al-Qassimi Hospital
- Implemented Disaster committee action plans at Al-Qassimi Hospital
- Ensure work is always conducted following good scientific practice
- Specific safety quality responsibilities for department and site
Technician
Hematology and Blood Bank Laboratory, Qassimi Hospital
Sharjah
03.2003 - 03.2009
- Routine," encompassing complete blood counts, white cell differentials, reticulocyte counting, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Preparation of blood smear and stain for morphology and MP and related tests
- Coagulation," routine and special, the former being prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen, and D- dimer, clotting factor assays, and protein C and S , lupus anticoagulant, and factor V laden
- Special Hematology" G6PD, Sickle and familiar with HBELE, Flowcytometry for CD 4 and CD 8 iron stain osmotic fragility
- Blood bank routine” Perform ABO typing, antibody screen, X match tests, DCT, ICT and related test
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Medicine and Translational Research
UOS - University of Sharjah
College
2021
master's - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
UTS- University of Technology Sydney, Biomedical Science
2015
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
HCT- Sharjah Women's College UAE Medical, Al Zahra Secondary School Sharjah
2003
1999
Skills
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, Publisher and internet explorer and Minitab statistical software
- Using medical database programs (Medicom & Warred system)
Certification
Middle East Laboratory Medicine Conference provided by Arab Health 2023 Dubai, UAE 2023
WHO Regional Biosafety Training Course for the containment of influenza and other infectious diseases of international concern in Eastern Mediterranean region, Casablanca, Morocco April 2018
Middle East Laboratory Medicine Conference provided by Arab Health 2018 Dubai, UAE 2018
WHO Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya virus Workshop 2017 Amman, Jordan
Dubai international conference on infectious disease & vaccination. Dubai, UAE 2016
WHO MERS_CoV Workshop Dubai, UAE 2015
References
REFERENCES
Professor Rifat Akram Hamoudi UOS - University of Sharjah Department of Clinical Sciences
College of Medicine- Sharjah UAE Contact number: +97165057758
Other References are available upon request
Affiliations
Training and development coordinator in Sharjah Blood Transfusion & Research Center
Designed and developed a yearly training "university" program and composed a new employee orientation program.
MOHAP Audit Team member for outscore laboratories hospital.
Al-Qassimi hospital laboratory biosafety and biosecurity officer
Member, Al-Qassimi hospital disaster & emergency committee
Member, Al-Qassimi hospital HAZAMT team
Workshop & Conference
Timeline
Molecular Biology Technologist
Donor
08.2022 - Current
Research assistant
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine
10.2021 - 12.2021
Undergraduate Researcher
Molecular Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior in charge Laboratory Technologist
12.2017 - 01.2019
Charge Technologist of Virology
Molecular Diagnostics
03.2015 - 12.2017
Technician
Hematology and Blood Bank Laboratory, Qassimi Hospital
03.2003 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Molecular Medicine and Translational Research
UOS - University of Sharjah
College
master's - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
UTS- University of Technology Sydney, Biomedical Science
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
HCT- Sharjah Women's College UAE Medical, Al Zahra Secondary School Sharjah
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