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Rayah Jaber

Tampa,FL

Summary

Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with three years of expertise in molecular virology and tissue culture testing. Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with OSHA and CDC guidelines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Florida Department Of Health
08.2021 - Current
  • Processed and performed nucleic acid extractions for clinical diagnostic and surveillance specimens using Thermo Fisher KingFisher Flex instruments
  • Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and PCR analysis
  • Performed Sanger Sequencing for Norovirus and Enteroviruses using E-Gel EX and SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer
  • Performed next generation sequencing using automated procedures to detect SARS-CoV-2 genomes using Clear Labs instrument
  • Used semi-automated (Hamilton STARlet) next generation sequencing procedures to detect Hepatitis Virus with Illumina platforms (MiSeq, MiSeq Dx, and iSeq 100)
  • Executed manual molecular testing to test for respiratory viruses, arboviruses, enteric viruses, and herpes viruses using real-time (RT-)PCR on Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx to assist in gathering surveillance data and investigate suspected outbreaks
  • Entered test results into LabWare Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Ensured that all testing was performed using aseptic techniques and followed biological safety cabinet regulations
  • Assisted Tissue Culture department with sub-culturing Herpes virus Mammalian Cells (cell splitting) and inoculating cells.

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Florida Department Of Health
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Tested over 1000 chicken specimens per week for West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and St. Louis Encephalitis by using Hemagglutination Inhibition Assay
  • Performed daily quality control and assurance for freezers, water baths, and incubators as well as monthly quality control and assurance for Luminex, Hamilton, and centrifuges
  • Standardized and washed weekly received goose blood by measuring blood absorbance
  • Performed acetone extractions on specimens and rehydrated specimens with BABS after 24 hours of incubation
  • Aliquoted WN and EEE antigens onto specimens by using Eppendorf multichannel pipette
  • Created controls, pre-titers, and back-titers and serially diluting correct wells
  • Aliquoted blood cells on specimens and reading results such as full circle, partial, plus circle, 1:10, reactives, and negatives
  • Assisted report person in troubleshooting errors and discrepancies in LabWare

Biological Scientist

Florida Department of Health
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
  • Accessioned, processed and lysed over 400 Covid-19 samples daily using LabWare in BSL 2+ lab
  • Performed monthly and weekly maintenance on Panther machines
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.

Research Intern

Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Research Intervention Program - Facilitating Smoking Cessation with Reduced Nicotine Cigarettes
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Delivered and explained informed consent to participants
  • Recruited and completed sessions with participants to ensure eligibility through phone calls and in-person

Education

Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology And Biostatistics

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2024

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Biomedical Sciences, Public Health

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2020

Skills

  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Team Management
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Reagent Preparation
  • Testing Protocols
  • Specimen Processing
  • Safety Regulations
  • Laboratory Diagnostic Equipment
  • Laboratory Equipment Utilization
  • Data Analysis
  • Proficient in SAS, R, SQL
  • Aseptic Techniques

publications

"Adeno-associated virus type 2 in US children with acute severe hepatitis"

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7089581.


"Travel surveillance uncovers dengue virus dynamics and introductions in the Caribbean"

https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.11.11.23298412


"DengueSeq: A pan-serotype whole genome amplicon sequencing protocol for dengue virus"

https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.10.13.23296997

Accomplishments

  • One of the classes taken: Healthcare Research and Quality Outcomes
  • Determined methods to improve appointment scheduling at Shriner’s Hospital for Children
  • Offered in-person surveys for patients to record their experiences
  • Gathered Data and used SAS to analyze the data.

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist III

Florida Department Of Health
08.2021 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Florida Department Of Health
06.2021 - 01.2022

Biological Scientist

Florida Department of Health
02.2021 - 06.2021

Research Intern

Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2019 - 07.2020

Masters of Public Health - Epidemiology And Biostatistics

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Biomedical Sciences, Public Health

University of South Florida

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