Adil Alam
Laboratory technician / student
Birmingham,West Midlands
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Summary
Dedicated Laboratory Technician with three years of experience. Demonstrated a history of meeting company goals through the work instruction project and promoting best practices by becoming GMP lead. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. A perfectionist in manufacturing documentation through data checking. Clear and concise communication by summarising complex scientific ideas and procedures to peers. Able to take initiative when further analytical tests are required on samples with high protein levels. Due the nature of my current role, Microsoft navigation is paramount.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Laboratory technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2021 - Current
- Operated, maintained and calibrated lab equipment, consistently meeting accuracy and schedule targets.
- Cleaned and tested equipment to support stable lab processes.
- Handled reagents with care and precision.
- Shared ideas with team and management to drive continuous improvement within laboratory environments.
- Met increased testing demand in collaboration with scientists and researchers.
- Prepared and processed 260 specimens per week, consistently ensuring SOP compliance.
- Requested replenishment of laboratory stock ahead of low supply.
- Upheld clinical best practices and UKAS accreditation standards.
- Tested products and raw materials against Quality Control (QC) standards.
- Applied root cause analysis to optimise laboratory processes.
Customer assistant
Wilko
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed.
- Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.
- Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
- Deep cleaned shopfloor to uphold strong hygiene and presentation standards.
- Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.
- Carried out regular quality checks to ensure displayed products were in good, saleable condition.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
- Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
- Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science and Criminal justice
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science and Human Biology
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Second class, first division
- Team research project in "fingerprinting wet surfaces: crime scene Vs the lab".
- Independent research project in "An investigation into the cytotoxic effects of Imatinib, Fludarabine and Auranofin of GIST-T1 cells"
BTEC level 3 extended diploma - Applied Science
09.2016 - 05.2018
GCSEs -
09.2011 - 05.2016
- 9 GCSE's B-C, including Maths and English
Skills
- SOP compliance
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Perfectionist with documentation
- Physical chemical techniques
Languages
English
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Implemented work instruction process, streamlining work and increasing efficiency.
- Trained on various laboratory procedures such as nephelometric and turbidimetric analysis, electrophoresis, immunofixation, diafiltration/concentration and western blot analysis.
- Trained in handling biohazardous materials such as plasma and urine.
- Became a lead in good manufacturing processes (GMP).
- Trained in data checking to avoid human errors.
- Completed two research projects at undergraduate level.
Hobbies
I am a very outgoing individual and like to get involved in sports. Some include hikes, gym, badminton and swimming. I have accomplished the three Yorkshire Peak challenge through Edwards Trust and completed half a marathon for Cure Leukaemia charity. In my spare time, I like to read the most current updates in the forensic field and ThermoFisher scientific to keep up with modern practices.
Timeline
University of Leicester - Master of Science, Forensic Science and Criminal justice
10.2023 - Current
Laboratory technician - Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2021 - Current
Keele University - Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science and Human Biology
09.2018 - 06.2021
Customer assistant - Wilko
10.2017 - 06.2018
Solihull Sixth Form college - BTEC level 3 extended diploma, Applied Science
09.2016 - 05.2018
Yardleys School - GCSEs,
09.2011 - 05.2016
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