Malik Hamza Ashraf Awan
Awan House Umar Khan Road, Manawan, Post Office Batapur,lahore
Summary
I am hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position as a microbiologist. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. I am an organized and dependable candidate who are successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I want an environment where I will be able to increase my knowledge and practical skills that enhance my capabilities and help in gaining experience
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Scholar
Food & Biotechnology Research centre, PSCIR Laboratories Complex,
Lahore
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Lead a research project focused on isolation, molecular characterization, and biofilm formation of Listeria species isolated from food samples in Lahore.
- Conducted microbiological testing of food products to identify and quantify microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, molds, and pathogens such as E. Coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Utilized molecular techniques, such as PCR and sequencing, to detect and identify foodborne pathogens quickly and accurately.
- Participate in research projects focused on investigating the behavior, detection, and control of foodborne pathogens in various food matrices.
Clinical Microbiologist (Internship)
Services institute of Medical Science Lahore
, Pakistan
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Identified bacterial cultures from specimens using biochemical tests, serological methods and other laboratory procedures.
- Prepared media plates for culturing bacteria from patient specimens.
- Performed microscopic and macroscopic examinations of body fluids, including urine, to detect the presence of microorganisms.
- Performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing to support infectious disease management and control.
- Analyzed culture results for accuracy and prepared reports with findings for physicians.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
University Of Central Punjab,
Lahore Pakistan08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University Of Central Punjab,
Lahore, Pakistan08-2022
FSc - Pre-Medical
Punjab Group of Colleges,
Pattoki Pakistan06-2018
Skills
- Media preparation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Sterilization techniques
- Sample Processing
- Serial dilutions
- Techniques of Isolation and culturing of microbes
- Gram staining
- Microscopy
- Bacterial antimicrobial resistance and susceptibility testing
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)
- Qualitative Biofilm Assessment
- 96 Well plate Biofilm assay
- DNA extraction from bacterial cells
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- DNA Sequencing
- Phylogenetic Analysis
- MS Office
- Primer designing
- Can operate basic Biological softwares and websites
- Skills of writing scientific reports, projects and research papers
- Management of Lab, and documentations
- Data Recording and interpretation
M.PHIL RESEARCH PROJECT
I have worked on a project entitled as "Isolation, Molecular Characterization and Biofilm Formation of Listeria Species Isolated from Food Samples in Lahore".
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Volunteering
Al-Khidmat Foundation Lahore, pakistan
- Social activities
- Social management plans and conductance
Tree Plantation and Awareness Drive
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Driving
- Reading books
- love to play cricket and Badminton
Certification
- Certificate of a participant one day training workshop on knowing American Society of Microbiology organized by FOST at the university of Central Punjab.
- Certificate of a participant in 3rd hands on lab training workshop of Department of Microbiology, FOST at the university of Central Punjab.
- Certificate of a participant in the Poster Competition on the theme of Antimicrobial Resistance: A hidden Pandemic held by the Department of Microbiology, FOST at the university of Central Punjab.
- Certificate of a participant in the international symposium of FOOD MICROBIOLOGY SAFETY AND QUALITY from University of Central Punjab.
- Certificate of a participant in 1st one day workshop on Making Sense from Sequence organized by FOST at the university of Central Punjab.
- Certificate of a participant in Biosafety training for young researchers from the University of Central Punjab
- Certificate of training for health care workers on personal protective equipment from the Government of Pakistan
- Certificate of achievement in Basic microbiology from the world health organization
- Certificate of a participant in infection prevention and control (IPC)for Novel Coronavirus (COVID- 19) from the world health organization
- Certificate of best volunteer from Al-Khidmat foundation Pakistan
REFERNCES
- Will be furnished on demand.
Timeline
Research Scholar
Food & Biotechnology Research centre, PSCIR Laboratories Complex,
08.2023 - 07.2024
Clinical Microbiologist (Internship)
Services institute of Medical Science Lahore
09.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Microbiology
University Of Central Punjab,
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University Of Central Punjab,
FSc - Pre-Medical
Punjab Group of Colleges,
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