Hedeel Katran
HUNTINGDALE,WA
Summary
With a robust background at Curtin University and Pathology Laboratory, I excel in microbiology techniques and fostering critical thinking. Expert in laboratory equipment maintenance and scientific writing, I've significantly enhanced research outcomes and streamlined lab operations, demonstrating a proactive approach and a commitment to excellence in the scientific community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Curtin University
Bentley, 6102
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared and/or ordered all materials and equipment required for an allocated practical class for the study term.
- Adjusted the methodology of some experiments and introduced some changes in order to ensure the best outcome within certain conditions.
- I have run some units, including ecophysiology, ecotoxicology, and animal production.
- I have helped the team prepare for most of the other units that run in both semesters, including cell biology, functional biology (the super lab (PC2)), and the other environment and agriculture units.
- Produced risk assessments and other health and safety documents via Charm.
- Served as a fire warden and a first aider.
- Experienced in laboratory housekeeping. Worked with the team to manage waste, lab coat laundry, trained to use ChemAlert, managed inventory, updated the SDS reports in the laboratory, cleaned and maintained the laboratory devices and instruments annually, and performed other tasks.
- Excellent experience in handling dangerous goods.
- Trained to handle and decant LN.
- Advanced skills in computers.
Postgrad Graduate
Curtin University
Bentley, 6102
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Experienced in molecular techniques and procedures.
- Trained to write a research methodology.
- I worked in the wet lab, PC2, centrifugation, and microscopy units in the faculty.
- Excellent in bioinformatics and cell culture.
- Trained to apply a wide range of microbiology laboratory techniques.
Instructor - Human Biology
The University of Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq
10.2006 - 06.2014
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Delivered introduction and experiment instructions for undergraduate practical classes and workshops in face-to-face mode.
- Involved in writing laboratory procedures (experimental methodology) for new units and/or classes, as well as enhancing the previous procedures.
- Involved in a wide range of subjects, including human and animal physiology, anatomy, medical parasitology, fungi, microbiology, medical embryology, histopathology, and other environmental and biological units.
- Prepared all materials and equipment required for the practical class.
- Excellent experience in microscopy, biopsy preparation for microscopic examination, fungi culture and maintenance, and microbial testing.
- Worked on the chemical store inventory, and responded to staff and student inquiries.
Medical Scientist
Pathology Laboratory
Baghdad, Iraq
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Routinely performed medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments and analyses to provide data for clinical research studies.
- Received and ensured proper labeling of clinical specimens (blood, urine, sputum, stool, CSF, swabs, etc.).
- Microbiology: preformed Gram staining to differentiate bacteria, and Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) staining for tuberculosis.
- Prepared media for bacterial and fungal culture. Poured media into plates and vials.
- Fungal culture on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA), bacterial culture (Blood Agar, MacConkey, Chocolate Agar, etc.).
- Identified microbes based on morphology, growth characteristics, and media selectivity.
- Performed antibiotic sensitivity and susceptibility tests.
- Conducted biochemical tests (catalase, coagulase, indole, TSI, urease).
- Monitored hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).
- Conducted environmental microbiology testing (water and air sampling).
- Processed sputum for Ziehl-Neelsen staining (AFB test).
- Examined stool samples for parasites (e.g., Giardia, Entamoeba).
- Hematology: Run CBC tests using automated hematology analyzers.
- Measured RBC, WBC, platelet count, hemoglobin, hematocrit (HCT), and RBC indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC).
- Performing a manual peripheral blood smear examination under a microscope.
- Identifying abnormal blood cell morphology (e.g., anisocytosis, poikilocytosis, blasts, and sickle cells).
- Performed platelet function tests (e.g., Bleeding Time, Aggregometry).
- Screened for sickle cell disease using the Sickling Test or hemoglobin electrophoresis.
- Recorded test results, prepared and reviewed hematology reports for clinicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Performed immunoassays and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
- Performed PCR and electrophoresis.
- Developed and validated laboratory protocols for medical research studies.
- Evaluated patient samples using advanced laboratory techniques such as PCR, western blotting, flow cytometry.
- Performed molecular biology experiments to analyse gene expressions in human tissues.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior scientists in the lab.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment according to safety regulations.
- Set up and maintained high-quality and consistent approach to testing procedures.
- Monitored quality control standards in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Managed laboratory inventory and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Biomedical Science
The School of Biomedical Science Curtin University
Perth, WA12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Biological Science
Department of Biology The University of Baghdad
Iraq01-2006
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Microbiology techniques
- Molecular biology
- Sample analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Inventory management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Scientific writing
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Curtin University
07.2019 - 11.2021
Postgrad Graduate
Curtin University
06.2014 - 12.2018
Instructor - Human Biology
The University of Baghdad
10.2006 - 06.2014
Medical Scientist
Pathology Laboratory
01.2004 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Master of Biomedical Science
The School of Biomedical Science Curtin University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Biological Science
Department of Biology The University of Baghdad
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