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Asma Zaki

MANCHESTER

Summary

Biomedical Sciences postgraduate with practical experience in PCR, Real-Time PCR, microbial culture, and diagnostic laboratory procedures. Competent in sample processing, serial dilutions, gel electrophoresis, and maintaining strict laboratory quality and safety standards. Experienced in handling clinical samples and supporting laboratory workflow with accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Technician

Alder Community High School
Manchester, United Kingdom
09.2025 - Current

Assisted in setting up and dismantling practical experiments, ensuring health and safety protocols were always followed. Monitored stock levels of chemicals and resources, placing timely orders to maintain smooth lab operations. Ensured safe storage, disposal, and labelling of hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Science Laboratory Technician

Barlow RC High School
Manchester
09.2024 - 12.2025

Conducted routine laboratory tests under supervision to ensure compliance with safety protocols. Maintained the cleanliness and organisation of the laboratory environment to promote efficiency.

Collaborated with educators to prepare materials for science classes and practical sessions. Participated in training sessions on laboratory safety procedures and equipment usage.

Science Laboratory Technician

Broadoak School
Manchester, United Kingdom
01.2025 - 06.2025

Conducted routine laboratory tests under supervision to ensure compliance with safety protocols. Assisted in preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment for experiments and demonstrations. Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying staff of low stock levels. Documented experimental results accurately in lab reports to maintain data integrity.

Laboratory Technician

Ceena Medical Center
Mardan, Pakistan
02.2016 - 09.2023

Performed Real Time PCR analysis for Hepatitis B and C diagnostics, ensuring precisely and timely results. Utilised GeneXpert technology for rapid and accurate TB diagnosis, improving diagnostic efficiency. Maintain stringent quality control and safety protocols, enhancing the accuracy and relaibility of test outcomes.

Laboratory Assistant

Mardan Medical Complex Hospital
Mardan, Pakistan
01.2014 - 01.2016

Conducting Blood grouping, Serum Biliburin, ESR, and Blood sugar test. Performed isolation, culturing, and identification of microbial pathogens. Adhere to strict sterile techniques, record and analyse test data, maintained and caliberated laboratory equipments to ensure acuurate and reproducible results .

Education

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Liverpool John Moores
Liverpool, United Kingdom
09-2024

Biotechnology

University of Peshawar
Pakistan
01-2014

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Peshawar
Pakistan
01-2008

Skills

  • Laboratory techniques
  • Microscopy expertise
  • Sample preparation
  • Chemical handling
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Hazardous waste management
  • PCR techniques
  • Protein purification
  • Operation and maintenance of microplate reader (absorbance, fluorescence, FP assays)
  • Preparation of serial dilutions and standard curves
  • PCR and Real-Time PCR (qPCR) setup and analysis
  • DNA/RNA extraction and quantification
  • Agarose gel electrophoresis and gel documentation
  • Microbial culture techniques (aseptic technique, streaking, plating)
  • Media preparation and sterilisation (autoclaving)
  • Spectrophotometry and fluorescence-based assays
  • Sample preparation and reagent preparation
  • Pipetting (single & multichannel) with high accuracy
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Microsoft Excel (data entry, formulas, charts, basic statistical analysis)
  • Laboratory data recording and electronic documentation
  • Real-Time PCR software analysis
  • Microplate reader software operation and data export
  • Graph plotting and data interpretation
  • Email communication and digital record management

Timeline

Science Technician

Alder Community High School
09.2025 - Current

Science Laboratory Technician

Broadoak School
01.2025 - 06.2025

Science Laboratory Technician

Barlow RC High School
09.2024 - 12.2025

Laboratory Technician

Ceena Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2023

Laboratory Assistant

Mardan Medical Complex Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Liverpool John Moores

Biotechnology

University of Peshawar

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

University of Peshawar
Asma Zaki