MOHAMED NIFRAS
E-mail : nifras91 AT hotmail.com,
Phone : +94 773574703
Address : 29/1, Samgi mawatta kawadana road, Dehiwala.
Age : 25 Years old
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES :
Istituto Corperazione Economica Internazionale (ICEI), Sri Lanka Aug 2011- Feb 2013 (Laboratory Assistant with A/L qualification) ICEI, International Non-Governmental Organization registered under Voluntary Social Services Organizations (Registration & Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980 as amended by the Ministry of Social Welfare : FL 109101, based in 532/2 Siebel Garden, Sirimavo Bandaranayaka Mawatha, Kandy and is represented by Luciano Rovesti, ICEI Country Representative & Project Manager in Sri Lanka
Main Responsibilities :
** Preparing equipment and chemicals
** Performed calibration of equipment
** Refilled reagent bottles as needed to ensure enough reagents for the next lab section
** Managing the stock control of chemicals and equipment;
** Maintain accurate log books of all performed procedures
** Supported laboratory quality and safety initiatives
ECOWAVE (GUARANTEE) LIMITED : Sri Lanka May 2013- Aug 2015 (Laboratory Assistant with A/L qualification)
ECOWAVE (GUARANTEE) LIMITED is a social enterprise promoting sustainable development in Sri Lanka, Established in June 2012 and Registered as company limited by guarantee under the companies act No, 7 of 2007, based in Main Street, Arugam Bay, Pottuvil, Sri Lanka.
Main Responsibilities :
** Provided support to the daily function of the Lab including routine production preparation
** Clean and calibrate equipment and maintain appropriate routine charts
** Timely inform about malfunctioning of equipment and arrange for repairing conducted
** Keep the laboratory in good condition before, during and after operation
** Carry out the bio fertiliser production under the supervision of the senior
Scientific Manager Durdans Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka :
Sep 2014- Dec 2014 (Junior Biomedical Scientist). I have intended in Hospital where I worked at the Durdans Hospital (Multi-specialty private hospital) on Molecular Biology Techniques related to Nucleic Acid Based Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases, Cancers and Haematology disorders with hand on experience in Bacterial genomic, Human genomic DNA and Viral RNA extraction, PCR amplification and detection by gel electrophoresis of Tuberculosis, Dengue, JAK2, and AML.
Main Responsibilities :
** Nucleic acid based diagnosis of infectious diseases, cancers and haematology disorders
** Bacterial genomic, human genomic DNA and Viral RNA extraction
** PCR amplification and detection by gel electrophoresis of Tuberculosis, Dengue, JAK2, and AML
** Maintain accurate log books of all performed procedures
** Supported laboratory quality and safety initiatives
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, Sri Lanka : April 2015- Sep 2015 (Research Assistant)
I have done my project and part of research at the Molecular Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the research titled “Molecular Identification of Aedes aegypti species collected from Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, using COI region” under the supervision of Professor B. G. D. N. K De Silva.
Main Responsibilities :
** Collection and identification of Aedes aegypti species
** Extraction of DNA of the Mosquitoes
** Performing PCR and Gel electrophoresis
** supporting research project staff in conducting a Cohort study
** Maintain accurate log books of all performed procedures
** Supported laboratory quality and safety initiatives
** Preparing equipment and chemicals
** Performed calibration of equipment
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Biomedical Science BSC (HONS) (Aug 2015- May 2016) BSC (HONS) with FIRST CLASS HONOURS Northumbria University, Newcastle
Relevant module include :
Marks
1.
Scientific Literature Review 75
2. Molecular Cell Interactions 73
3.Analytical chemistry & Applied chemistry 71
4. Clinical Immunology 77
5. Research Project 82
6. Pathology in Practice 81
Advanced Biomedical Science (Jan 2013- Apr 2015) :
BMS School of Science Colombo, Sri Lanka
Relevant modules included :
Laboratory techniques, laboratory management, pharmacology, molecular biology and genetics, histology and haematology, immunology, medical microbiology, clinical biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry for biology, analysis of scientific data and information, and project.
GCE Advanced Level (Mar 2008- Aug 2010) :
College of Al-Manar Maruthamunai, Sri Lanka
Relevant subjects included :
Physics (C), Chemistry (C), and Biology (S)
GCE Ordinary Level (Jan 2006- Dec 2007) :
KM/AL Pottuvil Central College, Sri Lanka
Relevant subjects included :
Mathematics, English, Health Science, Development Studies, Tamil, Science, Islam, Tamil Literature Social, and Agriculture (5A, 3B, 2C)
CONFERENCE :
** I have attended one day international seminar on “Pre-analytical Quality Assurance” during Held on : August 18th, 2016 By National Reference Laboratory at Knowledge Village Conference Centre, United Arab Emirates, This activity is accredited by Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) for 2 CME hours of Category 1 credit, Accreditation ID NO: NRLL/O2/6537/2016
KEY SKILLS :
** PCR, Electrophoresis techniques, Spectrophotometer, methods in molecular biology
** Over 5 year experience in laboratory setting
** Health and safety briefing and thoroughly follow the guidelines and procedures
** Demonstrated ability to operate lab equipment
** In-depth knowledge of collecting specimens and performing simple tests under supervision
** Competent user of IT including any operating system like Microsoft word, Excel and Power point, SPSS (statistical analysis software), and End note
** Ability to effectively work individually and in a team environment
** Preparation, analysis and disposal of specimens for laboratory testing; conduct routine tests; maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; perform quality control on equipment, solutions and reagents; maintain supplies and materials required for laboratory operations.
** Instructing and assisting teachers with practical skills, including class demonstrations, for advanced techniques across all disciplines
COMMUNICATION SKILL :
** Member of Arugambay Development Forum (ADF), Sri Lanka
** Committee member of Student Council of Business Management School, Sri Lanka
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