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Sana Khan

London

Summary

Experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant specializing in laboratory specimen processing and testing. Adheres to established protocols to ensure accuracy and traceability in all operations. Demonstrates critical thinking and strong analytical skills to solve complex problems efficiently.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Medical laboratory assistant

Alan Spratt
London
12.2023 - Current
  • Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics: MRSA, strep B, GN plates, wound/sexual health samplesAutomated Systems: Kiestra, InoqulA, BCDT, BD Phoenix M50, MALDI TOF, AutoPlak, Sedimax UnamaxLab Software & LIMS: Winpath, Helix, Tube Tracker, Artemis (CMS), CoreHRClinical Trials & Compliance: Document prep, client liaison, quality audits (UKAS, GLP, GCP)
  • Operate automated diagnostic platforms including Kiestra, InoqulA, BCDT, BD Phoenix M50, MALDI-TOF, AutoPlak, and Sedimax Unamax.
  • Maintain compliance through accurate documentation, LIMS updates (Winpath, Helix, Tube Tracker), and quality audits (UKAS, GLP, GCP).
  • Track, unpack, triage, and log incoming stool samples for PCR testing, ensuring accurate booking into the LIMS and correct storage for traceability.
  • Perform PCR testing for Clostridium difficile and multiplex enteric pathogen detection (Campylobacter spp., E. coli STEC, Salmonella typhi, Shigella sonnei, Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium spp.) using PCR kit strips and Enteric Bio Workstation.
  • Prepare samples via lyophilisation and resuspension solution activation, ensuring inclusion of positive and negative controls i
  • n each PCR run.
  • Conduct quality control testing for equipment and reagents, including NatrolControls for PCR kits and pre-use control verification for toxin assays, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Operate and maintain PCR equipment, initiating appropriate test protocols and processing up to 10 runs per day (~460 samples), while addressing incomplete lists and urgent turnaround requirements (24 hrs for C. difficile).
  • Carry out follow-up toxin testing on positive C. difficile results, ribotyping sample preparation, and culture set-up on selenite, SMAC, TCBS, APW, XLD, Campylobacter, and MsuperCarba plates.
  • Maintain sample tracking locations to ensure rapid retrieval for confirmatory testing.
  • Perform daily and weekly laboratory housekeeping and safety tasks, including cabinet airflow testing, DNA-away cleaning, and maintenance with deionised water and 70% ethanol.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

University of Westminster
London
/2021 -

Skills

Biobanking operations

Sample processing coordination

  • Technical research support
  • Health and safety inspections
  • Collaboration with research teams

Timeline

Medical laboratory assistant

Alan Spratt
12.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

University of Westminster
/2021 -

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