Kaniz Fatema
Robertson,Australia
Summary
Biotechnology graduate with hands-on experience in clinical microbiology and molecular biology, specializing in Illumina NGS workflows. Proficient in microbial culturing, diagnostic validation through CPC development, and DNA extraction, with a strong focus on maintaining laboratory documentation in biosafety environments. Demonstrated leadership in team training, enhancing lab efficiency and accuracy. Knowledgeable in laboratory safety protocols and compliance standards, ready to contribute as a QC Microbiology Technician or Laboratory Technician.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Scientist Intern
Microba Life Sciences
Brisbane, AU
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Collected soil samples from urban sites and cultured microorganisms using TSA, CBA and NA; revived isolates from the microbial biobank.
- Performed Gram staining, purity checks, and DNA quantification using the Quant-iT dsDNA assay on the Fluoroskan reader.
- Prepared Illumina DNA libraries for NGS, including normalisation, indexing, multiplexing, and loaded runs on the NovaSeq 6000, monitoring sequencing performance.
- Developed a Positive Control (CPC) for Microba's in-house diagnostic validation workflows under ISO 15189/NATA standards.
- Used CheckM/BLAST QC reports to select validated isolates for downstream use.
- Confirmed the relative abundance of organisms through NGS data and contributed to enhancing Microba's in-house IVD control development capacity.
- Logged samples in LIMS to maintain traceability and quality records.
Trainee Laboratory Scientist
NIDCH
Dhaka, Bangladesh
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared and processed clinical samples for tuberculosis testing, ensuring proper handling and sterilization protocols.
- Processed and cultured samples on Lowenstein-Jensen media for tuberculosis testing.
- Performed acid-fast staining and microscopy to identify acid-fast bacilli (AFB).
- Operated GeneXpert for MTB identification & rifampicin resistance analysis.
- Ensured accurate sample handling and contributed to timely tuberculosis diagnostics.
Education
Master - Biotechnology
Griffith University
QLD, Australia12-2025
BSc - Microbiology
BRAC University
Dhaka, Australia01.2022
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Microbial culturing
- Gram and AFB staining
- MTB diagnostics
- DNA extraction and quantification
- PCR and gel electrophoresis
- Illumina NGS library preparation
- GeneXpert MTB/RIF operation
- CPC preparation for validation
- LIMS data entry and documentation
- Genome QC report interpretation
- SOP and ISO 15189 compliance
Certification
- Griffith Award for Academic Excellence, 2024, 2025
- Responsible Service of Alcohol, Australia
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Laboratory Scientist Intern
Microba Life Sciences
03.2025 - 10.2025
Trainee Laboratory Scientist
NIDCH
09.2022 - 01.2024
Master - Biotechnology
Griffith University
BSc - Microbiology
BRAC University