Summan Waqar

MS Scholar , Shaheed Benzair Bhutoo Women University

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Education : Master of Science (Microbiology) Experience: Alfalah Medical Laboratory, Peshawar, Pakistan Lab Technician: September 2023 – November 2024 (01 Years 02 Months) Nuclear Institute of Food and Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan Lab Research Assistant: July 2022 – August 2023 (01 Year 01 Month) Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan Lab Trainee: April 2019 – June 2019 (03 Months) Skills: SDS-PAGE (Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate) through gel electrophoresis. ELSIA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Technique. Biochemical testing

Experience

  • Laboratory Technician at Alfalah Medical Laboratory
    Sep 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Follow laboratory SOP’s and specific written experimental protocols as well as oral instructions in performing assigned experimental work. Analyzed microbial cultures and maintained sterile techniques to avoid contamination in lab settings. Using ELSIA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Technique. Expertise in molecular biology techniques related to DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and electrophoresis. Biochemical testing. Analysis to assess the susceptibility factor efficiency. Utilized various laboratory instruments such as autoclaves, spectrometers. Conducted routine microbiological testing on samples, including bacterial identification, culture preparation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, ensuring accurate and timely results for diagnostic purposes. Collaborated with a team of scientists to develop and optimize laboratory protocols for the detection and quantification of microorganisms, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes. Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, incubators, and pipettes, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection for experiments and analyses.

  • Laboratory Research Assistant at Nuclear Institute of Food and Agriculture
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Isolate and identify the bacteriocin-producing bacteria from various dairy products and Purification and extraction of bacteriocin from lactic acid bacteria and perform the antibacterial activity of the bacteriocin. Morphological and Biochemical Characterization. Prepare analytical method to identify the concentration of the protein presence and check Antioxidant Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Species. The lactobacillus species bacteriocin illustrated vital antibacterial activity against pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Performed and optimized laboratory techniques and SDS-PAGE (Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate) through gel electrophoresis, to analyze bacterial samples and identify molecular weight (MW) of an unknown protein. Prolytic enzyme testing of isolated strains. As a result, our isolates demonstrated significant probiotic potential, indicating their suitability for incorporation into various dietary regimens.

  • Laboratory Trainee at Lady Reading Hospital
    Apr 2019 - Jun 2019 · 3 mos

    Conduct various tests, analyzed the result and prepared reports based on their findings to diagnose various disease. Prepare media of various organisms and culture them for recognition. Perform a variety of tests, including haematological, serological, and other specialized analyses, ensuring accurate and timely results. Collected and compiled reports, ensuring their accuracy and facilitating the signature process for final approval.