Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and Infectious diseases.What type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a research based job. What nationality are you? Pakistani What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak fluent English and Urdu. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am currently interested to work in Sweden in their research and development sector. I am a professional microbiologist and have a passion for research and lab work. What countries have you worked in? I have worked extensively in the USA and Pakistan. What countries do you have a visa to work in? Pakistan What field do you currently work in? I work as a researcher in microbiology. What fields have you worked in before? May 2004 Present Tayyebi Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, Karachi, Pakistan Department of Research and Development: Director Working as the Principal investigator on a study aimed at developing new products in the field of herbal medicines under the supervision of Hakim Tayyab Ali Tayyebi. Also working in collaboration with National Institute of Health (NIH) to formulate Drug Act and regularized herbal medicine in Pakistan. Working closely with Export Promotion Bureau, Pakistan, to export herbal medicines to Europe, USA, and Middle East. January 2003 April 2004 Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan Department of Pathology and Microbiology : Instructor Working as the Principal investigator on a study aimed at Mycobacterium tuberculosis-induced apoptosis in human macrophages: manipulation of a host cell defense mechanism. Also working in collaboration on a project investigating the role of chemokines in tuberculosis patients. Assist in teaching Immunology to first and second year medical students. Problem based learning facilitator for GIT, NUTRITION and METABOLISM system module December 1999 September 2000 American Red Cross, Eagan, Minnesota, USA Virology and Immunology Laboratory: Lab Technician Performed different microbiological techniques on blood samples. Using mainly ELISA for detecting six viral markers namely Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C core antigen, HTLV I/II, HIV p-24 and HIV. March 1999-December 1999 University of Minnesota, ST. Paul, MN Genetics Laboratory: Research Assistant Developed high quality soybean plants by selecting best quality seeds and breeding them. May 1998-June 1999 University of Minnesota, ST. Paul, MN Soil Physics Lab: Research Scientist Performed different analytical techniques on soil samples using test like total phosphorus. Biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total sediments, DMRP and nitrogen test. Prepared reagents, standards, and supplies for experimental purposes. Operate and maintain lab equipment like spectrophotometer and nitrogen machine. May 1997-June1999 University of Minnesota, ST. Paul, MN Animal Science Laboratory: Research Assistant Planned different protein diets for sow to increase their litter. Collecting blood samples, centrifuging it, separating the plasma and determine glucose level. June 1996-April 1997 University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN Chemical Laboratory: Research Assistant Prepared reagents, standards, and supplies for chemistry laboratory. What qualifications do you hold? 2001-2002 University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England MSc. Immunology and Infection Research Project: Characterization of NapA, surface expressed auto transporter protein of Neisseria gonnorhoea. The function of NapA and its related pathogenicity and epidemiological status of NapA and its clinical manifestation. Range of biochemical, molecular biology and cell Biology techniques used. 1996 - 1999 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, USA B.A., Microbiology, Cell Biology & Genetics Completed a research project analyzing viral DNA by electrophoresis, thin layer chromatography, ELISA, PCR, and density-gradient centrifugation. Relevant coursework: Microbiology, Organic chemistry, Genetics, Cell biology, Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Analytical chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Molecular biology, Physical chemistry. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I believe in a combination of both you need skills to excel in any area of work and that is not possible without formal education. Education is very important as that defines who you are and your skills help you accomplish what you want. Describe the benefits of working with others Human being are social animals for our healthy survival we need others by our sides. whether that be in our personal or our professional lives. In a science lab working with someone can help give you another person's perception. an open and new outlook to the same. which can benefit the research. Describe the benefits of working alone sometimes in life at certain moments we need to listen t our inner voice, we need to value our own thoughts, our processing and logic. sometime in a crowd our individuality can be lost so from time to time its good to be on our own to push ourselves just that extra inch. What was your worst working experience? My current job is so far the worst one as i have limited or no creative freedom and no resources to pursue my passion for research. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? It is just not healthy to byline what really excites and motivates you about your job, your work should be an extension of your person. your job should be something that gives you the reason to get out of bed and run to the lab to explore what new growth actually surfaced on last night's testings. What unique skills do you have? Laboratory: Thin layer chromatography, ion exchange, electrophoresis, ELISA, RIA, Radio labeling of Antibodies, PCR, Biological oxygen demand, Chemical oxygen demand, Affinity chromatography, Cell cultures, Aseptic techniques, Tissue cultures, Staining with fluorescent dyes, Cell separation, Infection assays, Cell death ELISA and TUNEL assay. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? My dream job would be teaching and researching. I am destined to be a lab mouse and i love that dream. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The discoveries, cell signaling pathways (apoptosis and necrosis) What are the least interesting aspects of your field? None. What makes you proud? I got my paper "M. leprae inhibits apoptosis in THP-1 cells by downregulation of Bad and Bak and upregulation of Mcl-1 gene expression." published in the British Journal for Medicine right after my graduation as my first job assignment. How can potential employers contact you? On email: abtayyebi@gmail.com On phone: 0092-3002155411 | 
