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Waqas Ahmed

Waqas Ahmed

BIOCHEMIST AND TOUR OPERATOR
Islamabad

Summary

To excel in a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to conducting impactful research that enhances the quality of life for people worldwide. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my experience, education, and skills as a biochemist to contribute to the field of Health Science, Medical Research, and environmental conservation. I aim to find a career that is intellectually stimulating and challenging, allowing me to serve both the organization and my country to the best of my abilities. I firmly believe that there is no greater way to serve humanity than by protecting and preserving Mother Nature.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Part-time Tour Guide, Tour Operator, and Travel Consultant

TripAdvisor, Travel and culture, Indus Travels
  • Organizing and conducting tours for diverse groups, ensuring a memorable and educational experience for all participants
  • Coordinating flight and hotel reservations, and booking transportation, ensuring seamless travel arrangements for clients
  • Providing personalized travel advice and support, catering to the specific needs and preferences of each client.

Freelance Biochemist (Online)

Online platforms
01.2020 - Current
  • Teaching biochemistry to online students, providing personalized instruction and support to enhance their understanding and application of biochemical concepts
  • Developing and delivering comprehensive lesson plans, utilizing a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and ensure student engagement
  • Assessing student progress through regular quizzes, assignments, and feedback, helping them achieve their academic goals.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Comsats University
09.2016 - 12.2020
  • Conducted extraction and purification of DNA, ensuring high-quality samples for downstream analysis and experiments
  • Proficiently performed restriction analysis and purification of DNA, employing various enzymatic and chromatographic techniques
  • Synthesized recombinant plasmid constructs, demonstrating expertise in molecular biology techniques and contributing to the advancement of research projects
  • Successfully carried out protein purification and analysis using SDS-PAGE, enabling accurate characterization and evaluation of protein samples.

RESEARCHER

Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute
3 2019 - 10.2019
  • Demonstrated expertise in performing Molecular Biology techniques, including designing plasmid constructs, cell culturing, and protein production, contributing to the successful execution of research projects
  • Proficiently conducted minipreps and maxipreps for plasmid isolation, ensuring high-quality DNA samples for downstream applications
  • Applied optimization strategies for PCR, effectively designing constructs, and employing techniques such as Colony PCR and Overlapping PCR for efficient gene amplification and manipulation
  • Skilled in gel electrophoresis, enabling accurate analysis and visualization of DNA fragments, ensuring the integrity of experimental results
  • Conducted DNA and RNA extraction, employing various purification methods to obtain high-quality nucleic acids for downstream analysis and synthesis
  • Proficient in RNA synthesis, facilitating the production of RNA molecules for experimental purposes.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Arid Agriculture University
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Assisted in teaching Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Microbiology, and Hematology, supporting students in understanding complex concepts and practical applications
  • Conducted practical classes, including lab demonstrations and experiments, providing hands-on experience to reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop essential laboratory skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in conducting phytochemical screening and determining bio-activities of medicinal plants, contributing to research projects and publications
  • Collaborated with faculty members to develop and improve curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with educational objectives and promoting an engaging learning environment.

Education

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
05.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Hazara University
Pakistan
05.2008 - 05.2012

Skills

Immunological Techniques

Recommendations

  • Dr. Alamdar Hussain, Research Scientist, Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, alamdar.hussain@ki.se, (+46) 721207911
  • Dr. Dara Mohammad, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, Dara.mohammad@ki.se, (+46) 722959151

Drivinglicenses

  • B1
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  • BE

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/08/1990
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Pakistani

Certificatesandcourses

  • COVID-19: OPERATIONAL PLANNING GUIDELINES AND COVID-19 PARTNERS PLATFORM TO SUPPORT COUNTRY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE, 03/01/2020, 03/01/2020, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, Online Course by World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19
  • TACKLING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, 03/01/2020, 03/21/2020, LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE AND UK PUBLIC HEALTH, Certificate of Achievement. 3 weeks, 4 hours per week
  • LABORATORY SAFETY TEST FOR LABORATORY STAFF, 03/15/2019, 03/16/2019, KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE SWEDEN, Passed the Test
  • EPROTECT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 03/01/2020, 03/01/2020, Certificate of Achievement, ePROTECT is an occupational health and safety briefing that covers the basic information you need to protect yourself when deploying to countries with Ebola virus disease.
  • BASIC FIRST AID, 02/01/2020, 02/01/2020, THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, 2 week course. Learned all the essential knowledge that will create the foundations in which you can recognize emergencies and apply basic first aid

Publications

  • MONITORING ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTITYROSINASE ACTIVITY OF CLOVE AROMATIC FLOWER BUDS, Waqas Ahmed, 2016, J. of Medicinal Plants Studies, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part C, Pg 163-169
  • ASSOCIATION OF ADIPONECTIN GENE 276G>T POLYMORPHISM WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME IN PAKISTANI WOMEN, Waqas Ahmed, Rabia Tasleem, Shaheen, 2018, Biomed Res, Volume 30 Issue 2, Pg 218-223

Training

  • INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ACADEMY ON SPATIAL ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ECOTOXICOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT - USING AN OPEN COMMUNITY APPROACH, 09/11/2016, 09/26/2016, University of Koblenz, Landau, Germany, 14 days, Five ECTS credit points are awarded. Presented my work as well.
  • ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM AGRICULTURE BIOMASS AND DOMESTIC WASTES, 04/11/2014, 04/15/2014, Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 3 days, International conference on 'Energy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Domestic Wastes'

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programs

Timeline

Freelance Biochemist (Online)

Online platforms
01.2020 - Current

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Comsats University
09.2016 - 12.2020

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Arid Agriculture University
09.2013 - 08.2014

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
05.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Hazara University
05.2008 - 05.2012

Part-time Tour Guide, Tour Operator, and Travel Consultant

TripAdvisor, Travel and culture, Indus Travels

RESEARCHER

Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute
3 2019 - 10.2019
Waqas AhmedBIOCHEMIST AND TOUR OPERATOR