Motivated and detail-oriented final-year Biomedical Science student with a strong academic foundation and hands-on laboratory experience across microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. Skilled in a wide range of laboratory techniques including microbial culturing, PCR, spectrophotometry, and genetic analysis. Adept at working both independently and collaboratively in lab settings, with proven strengths in scientific communication, problem-solving, and data interpretation. Fluent in English and Arabic, with excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office and data management tools. Currently seeking a Laboratory Technician or Assistant position to apply academic knowledge and contribute to ongoing scientific research or diagnostics.
Capstone project and experience
Planned and conducted an independent research project, including hypothesis testing and data analysis
Used microbial culturing, antimicrobial assay, and analytical methods to generate and interpret results
Prepared scientific reports and presented findings in both poster and oral formats
Technical Skills
Microbiological techniques: aseptic technique, bacterial culturing, enumeration, Gram staining, and antibiotic testing
Molecular biology: PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA extraction, recombinant DNA, and bioinformatics tools
Biochemistry: spectrophotometry, enzyme kinetics, standard curve generation, buffer, and reagent preparation
Data Analysis: Excel graphing, basic statistics, scientific report writing, lab notebook maintenance
Microscopy: Light microscopy, morphology identification, differential staining
Soft Skills
Teamwork and collaboration: group lab projects and collaborative troubleshooting
Critical thinking: hypothesis-driven experimentation and reflective analysis
Problem-Solving: Adapting techniques to resolve lab challenges
Scientific Communication: Reports, posters, and presentations tailored to scientific audiences
1- Dr. Graham Jones – Senior Lecturer, School of Science, Western Sydney University
Phone: (02) 9685 9988 | Email: graham.jones@westernsydney.edu.au
2- A/Prof. Michelle Moffitt – Associate Professor of Microbiology, Western Sydney University
Phone: (02) 4620 3521 | Email: m.moffitt@westernsydney.edu.au