Curriculum Vitae
Noor-us-Saba Ijaz
Contact # 0044-7426823587
Email: noor_mmg@hotmail.com
Looking for a dynamic position where I can demonstrate my technical skills and contribute
to the development and better understanding of science for social and corporate benefit.
Professional Experience & Work Summary:
? Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology department of UK Health Security
Agency at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK
Duration: August 2022 to date
Principal Duties:
• Microscopy of bacteria and parasites on Enterics bench in Category 3 Lab
• Interpretation of patient cultures to differentiate between pathogens and commensals
• Occasionally participate in Clinical Trials / Research and Development as directed by a Consultant Microbiologist or Laboratory Manager
• Contribute to the revision and development of Standard Operating Procedures
? HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology department of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK
Duration: June 2020 to June 2022
Principal Duties:
• Identification and susceptibility testing of pathogens using both automated and
manual methodology
• Microscopy of bacteria, parasites and fungi
• Interpretation of patient cultures to differentiate between pathogens and commensals
• Experience of working in CL2 and CL3 facilities
• Supervision of laboratory assistant staff on a day to day basis
• Lone working during various shifts and working on call
? Trainee Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry department of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Duration: January, 2019 to May, 2020
Principal Duties:
• To undertake routine and urgent analysis of patient specimens in all sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis using a variety of manual and automated techniques to the agreed quality standard.
• To be able to work alone with minimal supervision.
• To participate in specimen preparation and patient data input in the pre-analytical section of the laboratory as and when required.
• To participate in the training and supervision of Trainee BMS, MLA and other staff and visitors as directed by the Head/Senior BMS.
• To participate if necessary in any research or development work associated with the provision of an efficient Clinical Biochemistry service.
• To maintain, monitor and QC analytical equipment kept inside and used outside the laboratory (Point of Care Testing).
? Medical Laboratory Assistant in Microbiology department of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Duration: May, 2017 to December, 2018
Principal Duties:
• Rotation through the component sections of the Microbiology laboratory including Wash-up / Autoclave Room, General Bacteriology and Environmental and the component sections of Virology to include Serology, Molecular and Antenatal serology.
• To provide a support service to Biomedical Scientists including the preparation and processing of clinical specimens and environmental samples for biological analysis
• To maintain professional standards and be competent in the performance of tests and investigations undertaken.
• Daily process potentially infectious patient and environmental samples in CL2 and CL3 facilities in accordance with Health and Safety and Standard Operating Policies and Procedures.
• Under the supervision of an Associate Practitioner or Biomedical Scientist perform tasks that include accuracy and precision including use of specialist and automated equipment
• To supervise MLA Band 2, new staff and placement students, etc.
? Research Scholar at Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab
Duration: July 2008 - January 2011
Principal Duties:
• Research projects carried out in Microbiology Lab and compiling project reports.
• Applying Microbiological tests to the samples for analysis and reporting accordingly.
? Visiting Faculty member at Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab
Duration: October 2007 - February 2011
Principal Duties:
Activities include but not limited to:
• Teaching various classes at B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. level. The courses taught are:
i. Virology (Theory/ Practical)
ii. Microbiology (Theory/ Practical)
iii. Bacterial Metabolism (Practical)
iv. Biochemistry (Practical)
v. Medical Microbiology (Practical)
vi. Nanotechnology & Biological Systems (Practical)
? Quality Control Manager and Technologist at Chughtais Laboratories Lahore, Pakistan
Duration: July 2007 – January 2008
Principal Duties:
• Maintaining Internal and external quality control system regarding RIQAS and EQAS.
• Carried out basic and advanced analytical procedures in the laboratory using automated instruments like Architect ci8200, selectra XL etc.
? Trainee Microbiologist at Chughtai’s Laboratories Lahore, Pakistan
Duration: June 2007 – August 2007
• Specialized in Microbiological techniques like Isolation, Identification and Examination of patient samples.
• Training in complete examination of specimens collected from patients for bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections and compiling sample reports.
Professional Education:
? Top-up Modules for HCPC Registration
• Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Duration: 2017-2018
? Erasmus Mundus Master in Forensic Science
Consortium Universities:
• University of Lincoln, UK
• Universidad de Cordoba, Spain
• Instituto Superior de Ciencias da Saude EGAS MONIZ, Portugal
Duration: 2013-2015
? MS in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
Institute: Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
University: University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan
Duration: 2007-2009
? B.Sc (Hons) in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
Institute: Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
University: University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan
Duration: 2003-2007
Achievements &Awards:
• Registered Biomedical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council since
7th January, 2020 to date
• Qualified for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Program for Masters in Forensic
Science in Asia funded by European Union for the year 2013
• Research Fellowship in Gene and Linda Violand School of Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering at Washington State University, United States
Research Projects:
• Research project conducted on “Effect of Neem (Azadirachta indica) on cell surface adhesion and biofilm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.”
• Research project done on “Role of Garlic Extracts on Biolfilm Adhesion and Detachment Kinetics.”
• Participated in U.S project entitled “Understanding and improving of selected antimicrobial agent activity against Biofilms.”
• Research project completed at University of Lincoln, UK entitled “Recovery and Enhancement of Fingermarks from surfaces exposed to heat.”
? Managerial Skills
? Strong Communication skills
? Attention to detail
? Ability to manage time & stress
? Ability to work independently and in a team
? Ability to lead teams in a synergie
? Management by Objectives and Facts
? Computer Skills
ULTRA, WinPath, TelePath, Tanagra, R, Minitab, Orange, Mendeley, Refworks, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point