Junaid Khan
Ilford,Redbridge
Summary
Dedicated neuroscience graduate passionate about contributing to the field through research. Proactive and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently and support colleagues effectively. A fast learner with a strong understanding of lab compliance and safety protocols, skilled in laboratory techniques working with cells and animal models, conducting protocols such as PCR / HCR, Sanger sequencing and performing data analysis using Python.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student Researcher
University College London
London
2025.01 - 2025.09
- Zebrafish tissue dissections.
- Confocal brain imaging.
- Conducted PCR and HCR, Sanger sequencing.
- Analysed data using python.
Student research assistant
King's College London
London, ENG
2024.03 - 2024.08
- Prepared laboratory specimens and antibody samples for efficient SDS-PAGE and western blotting.
- Cultured cells for PLA to examine protein interactions.
- Stained and marked cellular changes and abnormalities with accuracy, using staining dyes.
- Mixed chemical substances safely to recipe using exact dosages from mathematical calculations and precise pipetting.
Student Lab Assistant
University Of Westminster
London
2022.02 - 2022.05
- Followed instructions to prepare precise chemical solutions for laboratory use.
- Handled samples in line with strict laboratory procedures using appropriate PPE.
- Carried out routine housekeeping tasks to maintain safe, clean, uncluttered work environment.
- Undertook brain dissecting and cell sample preparation.
Education
Master of Research - Brain Sciences
University College London
London 2024.08 - 2025.09
Master of Science - Neuroscience
King's College London
London 2023.09 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
University of Westminster
London 2019.09 - 2022.05
A-Levels -
Beal High School
Ilford 2016.09 - 2018.08
GCSEs -
Beal High School
Ilford 2014.09 - 2016.08
Skills
- Cell and antibody handling, processing, and preparation of IP and SDS-PAGE
- Cell culture, PLA, microscopy, IF, PCR and HCR
- Results interpretation using western blotting and statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel
- DNA extraction
- Academic writing
- Analysis using Python
- Correctly following lab and safety protocols
- Time management and self-motivation
- Working independently
- Team-work and collaborative skills
- Can speak English and Urdu fluently
Affiliations
- Staying active by play sports regularly, namely football
- Reading classic novels
- Spending time with my cats
Timeline
Student Researcher
University College London
2025.01 - 2025.09
Master of Research - Brain Sciences
University College London
2024.08 - 2025.09
Student research assistant
King's College London
2024.03 - 2024.08
Master of Science - Neuroscience
King's College London
2023.09 - 2024.09
Student Lab Assistant
University Of Westminster
2022.02 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
University of Westminster
2019.09 - 2022.05
A-Levels -
Beal High School
2016.09 - 2018.08
GCSEs -
Beal High School
2014.09 - 2016.08