Mejbina Vazir Shaikh
Sheffield
Summary
Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with MSc in Biomedical Laboratory Science and BSc in Applied Microbiology. Expertise in environmental sample preparation, laboratory documentation, and quality assurance processes. Proficient in microbiology techniques, Good Laboratory Practice, and compliance with health and safety standards. Seeking to leverage skills in laboratory testing, food safety, and analytical roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Laboratories
Rotherham
02.2026 - Current
- Prepare and process environmental samples according to SOPs and laboratory quality requirements.
- Perform sample preparation including weighing, crushing, homogenisation, splitting, and preparation for analysis.
- Operate precision balances and sample preparation equipment.
- Register, label, and track samples using ALIMS, ensuring accurate sample traceability.
- Maintain sample integrity and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Follow QA, QC, GLP, COSHH, and health and safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate laboratory records and electronic documentation, ensuring data integrity for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Operated efficiently in a high-throughput laboratory, consistently achieving quality standards and turnaround targets.
Warehouse Operative (full time)
Sports Direct Warehouse
United Kingdom
11.2024 - Current
- Processed customer orders through precise picking, packing, and dispatch, ensuring timely delivery.
- Achieved productivity targets while upholding high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety procedures, contributing to a secure working environment.
Volunteer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted healthcare teams in delivering patient care within a high-pressure hospital environment.
- Adhered to confidentiality, safeguarding, and NHS health and safety protocols to maintain high standards of care.
- Interacted professionally with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff to ensure a positive experience.
Warehouse Operative (Part-time)
Evri
Barnsley
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Sorted, scanned, and processed parcels accurately to maintain efficient workflow in high-volume warehouse.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure tasks consistently met productivity benchmarks.
- Adhered to safe manual handling and workplace safety procedures to minimise risks.
Laboratory Technician
Aakash Pathology Laboratory
India
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared samples for microbiological, biochemical, and diagnostic analysis to ensure reliable results.
- Processed blood, urine, and biological specimens for accurate laboratory testing.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures while maintaining accuracy and sample integrity.
- Used laboratory equipment including microscopes, centrifuges, micropipettes, incubators, autoclaves, pH meters, and spectrophotometers.
- Assisted with QC procedures and followed GLP and laboratory safety requirements.
- Maintained laboratory records and documentation to support compliance and traceability.
Education
MSc - Biomedical Laboratory Science
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, United Kingdom09-2024
BSc - Applied Microbiology
SRKI College
India07-2021
Skills
- Sample preparation
- Sample processing
- Microbiology techniques
- Clinical processing
- ALIMS/LIMS
- Documentation management
- Data Integrity
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- GLP
- SOP Compliance
- COSHH
Certification
- Health and Safety Training
- COSHH Awareness Training
- Laboratory Safety Training
Custom
- Priyansh Agrawal, priyansh.agrawal@nhs.net
- Sumaiya Pathan, sumaiya7193@gmail.com
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
ALS Laboratories
02.2026 - Current
Volunteer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10.2025 - 05.2026
Warehouse Operative (full time)
Sports Direct Warehouse
11.2024 - Current
Warehouse Operative (Part-time)
Evri
11.2023 - 11.2024
Laboratory Technician
Aakash Pathology Laboratory
04.2022 - 04.2023
MSc - Biomedical Laboratory Science
Sheffield Hallam University
BSc - Applied Microbiology
SRKI College