Shaima Ali
Hamtramck
Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist with strong expertise in conducting and analyzing complex laboratory tests. Demonstrates reliability in producing accurate results and efficiently managing laboratory workflow. Solid ability to operate and maintain advanced lab equipment, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
LaJoy Group
Livonia, MI
12.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, patient status, and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with specimen collection, EKGs, and basic clinical procedures under supervision.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort through room maintenance, repositioning, and emotional support.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Perform a variety of testing including CBCs, manual and automated differentials, coagulation studies, urinalysis, and body fluid analysis.
- Review blood smears and microscopic findings to help identify hematologic abnormalities.
- Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Verify and report results, including critical values, in a timely manner to support patient care.
- Collaborate with colleagues and physicians to keep workflow efficient and patient-focused.
Lab Assistant
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, MI
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Specimen Processing: Labeled and organized patient samples with accuracy and efficiency.
- Laboratory Customer Service: Faxed lab results to physicians, ensuring timely and confidential delivery.
- HLA Department: Filed patient histories for transplant testing with accuracy and discretion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Wayne State University
Detroit05.2025
Associate of Science -
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit06.2023
Skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Excellent work ethic
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- ASCP Board of Certification Eligible
- MLS (ASCP) Exam Scheduled: August 11, 2026
INTERNSHIP
- MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INTERN, Detroit, MI
- Henry Ford hospital, January 2025-May 2025
- Hematology: Performed CBCs, differentials, and blood smear reviews; identified hematologic abnormalities.
- Blood Bank: Typed and crossmatched blood, performed antibody screens, and assisted with blood product management.
- Chemistry: Conducted routine and specialized tests, maintained analyzers, and verified results.
- Microbiology: Processed specimens, performed Gram stains, cultures, and susceptibility testing; assisted in pathogen identification.
- Serology/Immunology: Performed antibody detection, viral serology, and immunoassays; documented and troubleshooted results.
- HLA: Assisted with typing, matching, and maintaining patient records.
- Urinalysis/Body Fluids: Analyzed specimens macroscopically, microscopically, and chemically; reported abnormal findings.
- Coagulation: Conducted assays (PT, aPTT, fibrinogen), monitored QC, and reported critical results.
LANGUAGES
English, Arabic
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Detroit Medical Center
08.2025 - 10.2025
Lab Assistant
Henry Ford Health
01.2025 - 05.2025
Patient Care Technician
LaJoy Group
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Wayne State University
Associate of Science -
Wayne County Community College District