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Amal Alshehri

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dedicated and passionate cellular and molecular biologist with more than 2 years of experience in molecular and cellular biology research. Interested in investigating cancer and chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity and exploring the role of the gut microbiome in health and disease. Seeking an opportunity to develop and use my skills as a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and goal-driven individual with a serious work ethic.

Overview

20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Medical laboratory specialist

Weqaa Center
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
09.2024 - Current
  • 2022- 2023 Patient Care Technician at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • 2018 – 2020 Mentored and trained 3 undergraduate and graduate students on running cellular and molecular experiments at Laurentian University in Canada.
  • 2019 Participated in Laurentian’s University graduate research week.
  • 2015 – 2020 Performed various cellular molecular biology techniques in biology and biomedical labs.
  • 2015 – 2017 Studied and trained about the effect of antioxidants in blueberries to improve cancer and cardiovascular diseases at Prince Edward Island University, Canada.
  • 2011 – 2012 Worked as a cooperative lab technician in the biology department at Umm Al-Qura University.
  • Disposed of hazardous materials according to industry regulations.
  • Maintained clean, organised laboratory workspace to comply with hygiene and safety standards.
  • 2010 – 2011 Teaching the science curriculum during the university educational training in intermediate and secondary schools.
  • Ensured safety protocols were adhered to whilst working with hazardous materials.
  • Coordinated regular team meetings for effective communication among team members.

Education

Diploma - Patient Care Technician training program

King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, (NGHA)
Jeddah
12.2022 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Master of Cell and Molecular Biology

Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada
04.2001 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Umm Al-Qura University
Makkah, Mecca Region

The Intensive English Program

The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada

English for Academic Purposes

Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada

Skills

  • Time efficiency
  • Project Management
  • Decision making
  • Stress management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Molecular biology methods
  • Patience and diplomacy
  • Confidentiality awareness
  • Laboratory and field research
  • Cell culture methods
  • Self-motivation
  • Driven and self-motivated
  • Attention to details

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Traveling and exploring things
  • Learning and sharing interesting topics
  • Sport and meditation

Certification

  • 2024 Training of Trainers program by IVORY Training and Consulting Certifies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • 2023 Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program of the American Heart Association at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • 2023 Back Care and Safe Lifting Training by Rehabilitation Department at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • 2015 – 2022 The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training certificatefrom Canada
  • 2011 Good of Conduct from Umm Al-Qura University

Timeline

Medical laboratory specialist

Weqaa Center
09.2024 - Current

Diploma - Patient Care Technician training program

King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, (NGHA)
12.2022 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Master of Cell and Molecular Biology

Laurentian University
04.2001 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Umm Al-Qura University

The Intensive English Program

The University of British Columbia

English for Academic Purposes

Dalhousie University

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