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Omar Yousif

Houston,TX

Summary

The University of Houston graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in religious studies and a proven track record of success in achieving extraordinary results. Experience in post baccalaureate muscular dystrophy research . Aiming to deepen my knowledge in science and research and develop a medical career in the future. Offering exceptional analytical skill in variety of different fields and the important ability to lead and manage other individuals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Technician

Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Muscular dystrophy research
  • Dissection of rodents muscles for ex-vivo function testing
  • Mastered special techniques to conduct isometric and eccentric forces measurements on mice and rat muscles.
  • Tissue collection and fixation
  • Analyzed datasets to identify trends, patterns and correlations for muscle health.
  • Followed research protocols when gathering data and performing lab experiments.
  • Laboratory purchases and finance
  • Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of integrative physiology research
  • Animal handle, genotype, breading, weaning, and treatment.
  • Kept work areas clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.

Auto Technician Supervisor

Discount Texas Auto
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed the work of Mechanic and body employees, increasing crew efficiency of car repairs and sales
  • Provided customer service and was involved in training new mechanics
  • Worked with departments across the company, including mechanical, marketing and management, in developing new ideas, initiatives, and services
  • Acted as an expert resource for customers with questions about their vehicle, providing detailed information on maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance

Dental Assistant

Soft Touch Dental
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and oral procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Shadowed dental doctors to better understand the dentistry field.

Medical Assistant

Mercy Clinic
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted many evaluations per day, including measuring weight, temperature, blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information to determine purpose of visit and record medical history
  • coordinated patient care changed and relayed updated plans to various staff members assigned to patients
  • Scheduled appointments, Verified insurance coverage and managed pre-certifications
  • Conducted various tests, such as COVID-19, Flu, and Strep throat test


Mentor

Catalyzing EXploration In Chemistry (CXC)
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted different professors in reaching out to high school students to explore chemistry
  • Helped high school students conduct different experiments and assisted in teaching the fundamentals of different topics
  • Assist students with content and questions related to general and organic chemistry
  • Empower students with the skills and tools to be successful in life-long learning
  • Collaborating with professors and mentors to provide educational learning tools and assistance to enhance students learning outcomes.

Volunteer

Baylor St. Luke's Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Ensured clean and organized work environment, and recommended facility modifications/improvements to the team
  • Assisted in screening of both facility and patients, ensuring appropriate temperature is taken and proper Mask and shield is worn
  • Preformed various administrative tasks, such as administrative tasks, such as answering the phone, and handling patients scheduling and visiting rosters
  • Organized and assisted in variety of auxiliary events and ensured proper seating and COVID precautions are taken
  • Was selected to be in the "BEYOND US" news letter as the voice of the volunteers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Houston
05.2023

Skills

- Laboratory Techniques:

  • Mice and Rat tissue dissection 8 Months
  • Skeletal muscles function and force measurements 8 months
  • Determinations: RNA, protein, nucleic acid, phosphate and others
  • DNA extraction & purification
  • Genotype and PCR
  • Animal handle and restrain
  • Animal breeding and weaning
  • Animal oral gavage and IP injections
  • Pipette, Weigh, Sterilize, Filtrate, Titrate

- Laboratory experiments:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Genetics

- Computer skills:

  • Bioinformatics
  • R software
  • Blast
  • ExPASy
  • Origin
  • LabChart
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Word
  • Power point

- Clinical Applications:

  • Patient care
  • Weight, Height, Temperature recording
  • Patient's charts
  • Health insurance information and verification

Languages

Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Research Technician

Baylor College Of Medicine
05.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Soft Touch Dental
09.2022 - 02.2023

Medical Assistant

Mercy Clinic
01.2022 - 07.2022

Mentor

Catalyzing EXploration In Chemistry (CXC)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Volunteer

Baylor St. Luke's Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021

Auto Technician Supervisor

Discount Texas Auto
01.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Houston

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