Fatima Alhendi, M.Sc.

• Experienced in handling and performing blood collection using infection control and safety procedures from sanitizing workstation to properly handling specimens and discarding used needles in designated sharp containers
• Ensure sterilization of blood-drawing equipment tray
• Sanitizing hands and wearing gloves before collecting the patient’s blood
• Adhered to safety and infection control protocols by utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the laboratory and create packing lists for human samples using EPIC, then securely packaged and dispatched samples in biological containers for transport to other labs for processing

• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and aseptic techniques to set up workstations before and after use, ensuring compliance with infection control and guidelines and maintaining a sterile environment for sample processing
• Trained in processing vaginal/rectum samples for pregnant women to screen for Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
• Trained in processing stool samples for different stool tests e.g bacterial enteric panel, parasite screen, Clostridium difficile, Helicobacter pylori, Ova and Parasite and urine test to detect infection with Schistosoma parasites
• Processed solutions containing unknown bacteria/yeast from patient samples by using Vitek 2 compact system for accurate microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing
• Conducted safety inspections, identified and reported hazards, and followed safe working practices.

• Hands-on experience working in healthcare settings as Microbiology Lab Technologist, responsible for performing diagnostic tests, analyzing specimens, and ensuring quality control in a clinical laboratory environment
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to help diagnose infections and support treatment decisions
• Implemented infection control protocols in laboratory settings, ensuring adherence to safety measures such as sterilization, Personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and proper waste disposal to prevent contamination and infection transmission
• Experienced in receiving, sorting, and validating patient samples, accurate transcription of patient demographics and tests into the laboratory information system (LIS), labelling samples and requisitions, and operating laboratory equipment and, preparing specimens for transfer/referral
• Carried out diagnostic procedures, evaluate samples, and interpret analytical data to provide efficient, accurate diagnoses
• Performed manual and machine-driven microbiology techniques
• Well Experienced on using Microbiology Automations such as:

- Latest KIESTRA – TLA technology for automated processing of samples and reading culture plates through graphical interface/computer monitor

- Siemens-ATTELICA UAS 1500 performing urine strip analysis & microscopy

- Vitek 2 compact system for identification and turbidometric method for susceptibility and Vitek MS MALDITOF mass spectrometry for rapid bacterial ID

- Nanospere verigene PCR technique for identification of pathogen in positive blood culture bottle from BD Bactec machine

- Gene Xpert Infinity system working under Molecular Assay technology for detection of FLU A & B, MRSA, RSV and Covid 19 – RNA

• Taught Master of Science students in Microbiology and Virology, leading tutorials and lab sessions
• Provided hands-on guidance, demonstrating lab skills and techniques to students in laboratory sessions such as: Gram stain technique which helps differentiate gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
• Tissue culture for growing viruses, bacteria or eukaryotic cells for identification of microorganism or study their behavior or for applications like vaccine production
• Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR) technique for amplifying small amounts of DNA to make them easier to analyze
• It allows health professionals/researchers to detect, identify, and study microorganisms by analyzing their genetic material
• Demonstrated proficiency in manual handling techniques (e.g handling biological samples or chemical reagents with care to prevent contamination or spills) and preparation of serial dilutions in microbiology, ensuring accuracy and safety in laboratory procedures for microbial analysis and experimentation
• Monitored staff compliance with infection prevention guidelines
• Developed and supported the implementation of IPAC policies and procedures
• Active knowledge of health & safety standards and practice of infection control