IQBAL AHMED
Summary
To perform my duties and responsibilities inside the laboratory; contribute to the institution's mission, vision, and values; and interact professionally with my fellow healthcare workers. To develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills in the performance of clinical laboratory procedures needed to aid the physician in the proper diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of diseases. To develop leadership skills and promote competence and excellence. To uphold moral and ethical values in the service of society and in the practice of the profession.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Burjeel Medical City
08.2023 - Current
- Aided in the diagnosis of infectious diseases by performing timely and accurate clinical microbiology tests on patient specimens.
- Contributed to the development of new testing protocols, streamlining processes for better outcomes.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Routine monitoring of media sterility, performance, and expiration
- Environmental monitoring (air, surfaces, equipment)
- Equipment calibration and maintenance logs
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Reduced contamination risks in cultures by working diligently with aseptic techniques during sample preparation.
- Increased lab safety by enforcing proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Managed inventory effectively through regular stock checks and prompt ordering of supplies to avoid delays in experiments or analysis.
Medical Laboratory Technician
BAYNUNA MEDICAL SERVICES LLC
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Constructed Microbiology Department (Tests and Equipment Verifications and SOPs)
- Processing and Analysis of Molecular Biology (COVID-19) Samples
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
Section Technical Coordinator | Microbiology
SRL DIAGNOSTICS LTD
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Verification of new assays and equipment
- Monitors patients' specimens, results, and test comments; relaying and proper documentation of Critical and STAT results
- Ensures a safe working environment for all the staff by monitoring compliance with all laboratory and department-specific policies/procedures in the areas of Safety and Infection Control
- Maintain and record all documentation as per NABL requirements
- Participates in Proficiency Testing of EQAS AND CAP
- Verify the availability of laboratory supplies and assist Lab Manager in the management of inventory
Senior Scientific Officer | MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
JAYPEE HOSPITAL
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed all Bacteriology, Mycology, and Mycobacteriology culture according to growth identification and susceptibility and DST for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC)
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and calibrating equipment for accurate experimental results.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Senior Medical Technologist | MICROBIOLOGY
STRAND LIFE SCIENCES
12.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Medical Technologist | MICROBIOLOGY
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
10.2013 - 12.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician | MICROBIOLOGY AND SEROLOGY
ARTEMIS HOSPITAL
02.2010 - 10.2013
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
HNB Garhwal University
04-2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
HNB Garhwal University
05-2009
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Institute of Public Health of Hygiene
04-2006
Skills
- Positive Leadership Experience
- Diplomatic Communication Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)
- Microsoft Excel or similar for data recording
- Culture handling
- Time management
- Quality control procedures
Certification
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) | ABU DHABI MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN License Number - GT29618 (ACTIVE) SEP 2022 – JUL 2025
- DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY (DHA) | DUBAI MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN License Number - 07786061-001 JAN 2022 – JAN 2023
References
References will be furnished upon request
ANALYZER OPERATED
- MICROBIOLOGY
- Biomerieux - Vitek 2 & Mini Vidas
- BD - Bactec – 9120 & 9240
- BD Phoenix M 50 & FX
- Bactec MGIT 960 & 320
- Biomerieux - BacT/Alert 3D
- Cepheid – Genexpert
- Siemens – Micro scan walkaway 96
- MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
- Thermo Scientific kingfisher Flex 96T
- Uni-Medica 64T
- Applied Biosystems 7500 FASRT RT-PCR
- Coyote Flash 20 RT- PCR
- Qiagen – Rotor-Gene Q
Timeline
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Burjeel Medical City
08.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
BAYNUNA MEDICAL SERVICES LLC
09.2021 - 05.2023
Section Technical Coordinator | Microbiology
SRL DIAGNOSTICS LTD
12.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Scientific Officer | MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
JAYPEE HOSPITAL
03.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Medical Technologist | MICROBIOLOGY
STRAND LIFE SCIENCES
12.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Medical Technologist | MICROBIOLOGY
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
10.2013 - 12.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician | MICROBIOLOGY AND SEROLOGY
ARTEMIS HOSPITAL
02.2010 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Microbiology
HNB Garhwal University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
HNB Garhwal University
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Institute of Public Health of Hygiene
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