Atufa Sherwani
Houston,TX
Summary
Cytogenetic Technologist with laboratory experience in FISH and Cytogenetics to properly handle and process specimens and interpret and report test results. Successfully distinguishes between normal and abnormal test results and troubleshoots and improves lab procedures. Sound theoretical and operational knowledge of cytogenetics with proven problem solving skills to complete.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cytogenetic Technologist
NeoGenomics Laboratories
09.2019 - 01.2024
- Performed cancer chromosome analysis
- Carried out wetlab lab procedures.
- Completed validation studies of equipments in transitioning to HQ.
- Conducted lymph nodes culture procedures, slide dropping and banding procedures procedures.
- Completed media/reagent aliquot procedures.
- Carried out media/reagent preparation and QC procedures.
- Completed media/reagent new lot validation procedures.
- Performed STAT culture lab procedures.
- Performed tissue culture basics and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with directors to further discuss test results.
- Trained new technologists on basic wetlab procedures.
- QCer in analysis for normal and simple abnormal cases.
- Managed older Fort Myers site by myself during transition to HQ.
Clinical Laboratory Intern
Montefiore Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Accessioned and extracted H&W stains for FISH testing
- Determined acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
- Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment.
- performed maintenance and Kohler illumination on fliuorescence microscope.
- performed emergency banding of 90 slides.
- Analyzed POC and amniotic fluid cultures
- Trained a Molecular Genetics Director in Cytogenetics
- performed FISH wetlab culture set up procedures.
- Carried out research studies of Microarray cases.
Physician Assistant Student
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked with physicians from different units of hospital to analyze patient’s conditions and take drastic appropriate actions.
- Attended during surgical procedures such as spinal tap, eye surgery.
- Took rounds with physicians to check on patients post recovery.
- Took notes for the Doctor.
- Organized schedule for the clinic.
- Made Patients' appointments.
- Collected and documented patient vital signs.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Home Tutor
Freelancers University
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Tutored Math, Science and English to students from primary to high scool.
- Tutored special needs children.
- Improved grades of all the students with in a course of three months.
- Assigned Home work to them kept in touch to see results.
- Tutored one on one.
Laboratory Research Assistant
University Of Houston
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Tested Mendelian Genetics on Drosophila melanogaster.
- Exposed flies to CO2 anesthesia to perform testing.
- Differentiated male from female flies.
- Counted eggs and watched their lifecycle.
- Helped gather and organize materials for individual and group academic work.
- Helped manage laboratory data by documenting results of tests and daily observational notes in Microsoft OneNote.
- Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, MD05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cytogenetic Technology
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, United States08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2017
Skills
- Laboratory management during transition to another facility
- Chromosome analysis
- Office365 skill
- LIS proficient
- Specimen preparation
- FISH procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Teams
- Overtime
- Mastercontrol
- Salesforce
- Multitasking
- Equipment Operations
- QCer
- Laboratory Procedures
- Computer Skills
- Clerical Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Remote Office Availability
- ASCP-CG
- ASCP-MB in progress
Timeline
Cytogenetic Technologist
NeoGenomics Laboratories
09.2019 - 01.2024
Clinical Laboratory Intern
Montefiore Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
Physician Assistant Student
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2018
Home Tutor
Freelancers University
02.2016 - 04.2018
Laboratory Research Assistant
University Of Houston
04.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Cytogenetic Technology
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston