Mariam Kabbani
Portage,MI
Summary
I am currently a student at Western Michigan University and apart Time Lab Assistant at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. I have an Associates of Biology from Kalamazoo Valley Community College and am working towards two Majors at Western Michigan University. I also have experience working with the NHBP as a was part of an experiential learning class in 2023. Additionally love to learn about other cultures and am looking forward to integrating Indigenous ways into building better technologies for the future.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Lab Assistant
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
05.2021 - Current
- Improved laboratory safety through regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, as well as adherence to safety guidelines.
- Promoted resource conservation through careful management of consumables inventory levels and prompt reordering when necessary.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment issues.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
- Optimized experiment workflows through periodic review and revision of standard operating procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency in laboratory operations.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and recorded in excel documents
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Reduced downtime in the laboratory by troubleshooting issues with equipment and identifying solutions quickly.
- Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to achieve precise test results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products and taking inventory.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo Michigan 06.2020
Skills
- Sample checking
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Report Preparation
- Equipment Calibration
Accomplishments
Was part of Phi Theta Kappa at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and NSLS at Western Michigan University.
Gardening, Riding bike, reading, drawing
I enjoy working with my hands and researching outside of work and school.
Timeline
Part Time Lab Assistant
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Biology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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