Ali Elzein
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented University of Oregon graduate seeking lab assistant opportunities within vibrant laboratory and manufacturing environments, ready to apply molecular biology skills, optimize high-throughput processes, and contribute to teams emphasizing accuracy, teamwork, and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Conservation Crew Member
Northwest Youth Corps
Eugene, Oregon
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Secured USFS A-level Sawyer Certification and executed chainsaw operations throughout trail maintenance, log-outs, and bucking initiatives across Oregon and Washington.
- Conducted invasive species removal to protect native plant populations effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during conservation efforts.
- Maintained safety protocols while working in diverse outdoor environments.
- Installed fences safeguarding cattle against road dangers.
Lab Assistant
Pathology Consultants
Springfield, Oregon
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed over 7000 specimens into the system database with 99% accuracy making sure to be in compliance with HIPAA.
- Performed quality checks to confirm alignment between requisition forms and specimen labeling.
- Prepared and processed slides to be viewed by cytotechnologists.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens and hazardous chemicals.
Lab Assistant
Bitty Roy Laboratory
Eugene, Oregon
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed Soil and Litter samples for DNA extraction of Macrofungi.
- Calculated weights of dried processed samples for DNA extraction.
- Extracted DNA from dried processed samples using DNeasy PowerBiofilm kit.
- Analyzed DNA samples to determine the effects of climate change on macrofungi within different regions of the United States.
Environmental Volunteer
Lebanon Reforestation Initiative
Beirut, Lebanon
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Planted hundreds of seedlings in nature reserves within Akkar and Nabatieh over 2 summers.
- Took part in multiple weeding operations in different Cedar reserves across Lebanon.
- Participated in multiple propagation efforts for Oak and Cedar trees in a genetic modification project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon05.2025
Transfer Student - Biology
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon06.2021
Skills
- Proficiency with Compound & Dissecting Microscopes
- Proficiency with Micropipettes
- DNA Extraction (PowerBiofilm kit)
- ScRNA Sequencing
- PCR
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Intermediate Proficiency with Python & R
- Microsoft Office
- Detail-Oriented
- Good Work Ethic
- Strong Communication Skills
- Easy to Mentor
- Fast Learner
- Native English & Arabic Speaker
Relevant Courses
- BI 328: Developmental Biology course introducing scRNA sequencing and PCR.
- BI 331: Microbiology Lab course introducing agar plate streaking, stains, and microscopy.
- BI 339: Bioinformatics Python course introducing Python for analysis of biological data.
- BI 471: Population Ecology course introducing R for wildlife population analysis for ecological purposes.
Certification
A-Level Sawyer Certification - USFS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Conservation Crew Member
Northwest Youth Corps
09.2025 - 11.2025
Lab Assistant
Pathology Consultants
07.2024 - 04.2025
Lab Assistant
Bitty Roy Laboratory
12.2023 - 05.2024
Environmental Volunteer
Lebanon Reforestation Initiative
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Oregon
Transfer Student - Biology
Portland Community College