analyst , consultant Resume

Desired Industry: Biotech	SpiderID: 15902
Desired Job Location: Toronto, Ontario	Date Posted: 9/27/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date:
Desired Wage:
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Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel:
Highest Degree Attained:	Willing to Relocate:

Objective:
Objective
Seeking a challenging position in pharmaceutical sciences, R&D and health sector. An Energetic and dedicated professional with an excellent education and diverse experience. Hold extensive knowledge in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, data management and statistics. Have strong communication, documentation and presentations skills. Demonstrated technical problem-solving skill and Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Experience:
Work History
Genius Inc. Toronto, Ontario
 Project Lead Aug 05– Present
• Developing strategic plans for training activities to support objectives of the company and/or Individual.
• Communicating plans within the organization and developing a commitment with the goal of achieving returns on investments
• Anticipating new trends and incorporating new concepts into the program to improve learning practices.
• Analyzing and researching current functionality and performing gap analysis to research new solution
• Plan and manage status meetings as required to asses needs and opportunities for new services and processes through building business-case analysis
• Utilizing statistical analysis tools as well as KPI’s to continuously monitor progress

Volunteer Vision Takaungu, Kenya
 AIDS/HIV Educator May 03 – May 05
• Empower the people of the Takaungu area with the knowledge to stop the spread of HIV/AIDs
• Offer treatment when possible, particularly among mothers in the community
• Provided extensive offering of general health information
• Offered weekly public health lectures focusing on a Variety of topics including a significant HIV/AIDS component
• Developed an education program for youth on HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, violence and family planning

Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
 Clinical Research Assistant May 03 – May 05
• Created standard operation procedures for research department
• Designed source documents based on protocol for new studies
• Attended investigator’s meetings
• Modified screening process to reduce screen failures and increase patent enrollment
• Worked with study monitors upon site visitation
• Maintained drug accountability
• Properly consented and explained medical procedures and research protocols to patients
• Assisted principal investigator with patient care and follow-up calls
• Updating and maintaining an accurate patient status list
• Communication with physicians and patient to obtain needed information for required source documentation

Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy Hamilton, Canada
 Pharmacy Assistant Jan 02 – May 03
• Assisted in preparing and dispensing prescription drugs by working closely with the pharmacists
• Monitored drugs, laboratory materials and chemicals
• Ordered and received drugs, chemicals and materials
• Assisted with dispensing over the counter and prescription drugs

GlaxoSmithKline Inc Mississauga, Canada
 Quality Control Analyst May 01 – Jan 02
• Performed analytical testing of assigned materials or products within standard times
• Optimized work flow to meet business requirements and stability commitments while maintaining quality standards
• Ensured compliance with regulatory, corporate and cGMP requirements
• Worked closely with others in the groups to maintain laboratory equipment and procedures
• Participated in regulatory and corporate audits

McMaster University Hamilton, Canada
 Teacher and Research Assistant Sept 98 – April 01
• Supported academic faculty with research papers and projects
• Monitored laboratory experiments and provided students with on going assistants
• Conducted tutorials and assisted students to further understand academic curriculum by providing them with on going academic support

Education:
Education
McMaster University Bachelors of Science, Biochemistry
Hamilton, Ontario Class of 2001
Special Course
Microbial genetics, Nucleic acid structure and functions, Protein structure and function, Vertebrate form and anatomy, Fundamental concepts of development, Ethical reasoning, Epidemiologist, Clinical oncology, Moral issues, Research design and statistics and Medical genetics

Affiliations:
Affiliations
• Canadian Society for Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science
• Cognitive Neuroscience Society,
• American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Canadian Cancer Etiological Research Network

Skills:
Laboratory Skills
• Biochemistry: Primer extension assays, cell culture, DNA and RNA transfection, Membrane-based lateral flow diagnostic assays
• Microbiology skills: optical microscopy, bacterial staining, enumeration and identification of bacteria, sterile technique, media and buffer preparation, Protein purification using FPLC, HPLC, PCR, DNA purification, DNA sequencing, gel shifts, western northern & southern blotting.
• Cell Biology: Cell Culture, Protein Extract Preparation, Stable & Transient Transfection
• Molecular Biology: DNA Isolation & Purification, Cloning, PCR, Chemical Method & Electroporation Transformation, Protein Determination, RNA Probe Synthesis

Technical Skills
• Advance skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
• Statistical analysis tools such as SPSS
• Excellent graphical presentation skills and strong ability to generate effective reports and documentation
• Experience in mass spec and bioinformatics
• Experience in TLC and Paper Chromatography

Analytical Skills
• Advanced knowledge of statistical methodology such as ANOVA
• Advanced skills in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including implementing focus groups, surveys, questionnaires and interviews
• Advanced knowledge of cGMP requirements
• Experience in Basic MicroBial Techniques
• Experience in Bio Chemical Techniques
• Experience in Agarose Gel Electrophoresis

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Riz Khimji
Street: -	Phone: 905 598 5220
City: Toronto	Fax: -
State: Ontario
Zip: -
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