{
  "$schema": "https://cvjson.com/schema/v1.json",
  "basics": {
    "name": "Zarmeena Naseem Khan",
    "label": "Laboratory Scientist — Biotechnology Graduate",
    "summary": "Biotechnology graduate with hands-on experience in clinical and research labs. Skilled in molecular biology techniques and clinical diagnostics. Seeking a laboratory scientist role focused on autoimmune disease research.",
    "location": "Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan",
    "profiles": [
      {
        "network": "LinkedIn",
        "username": "zarmeenah-khan237",
        "url": "https://linkedin.com/in/zarmeenah-khan237"
      }
    ]
  },
  "work": [
    {
      "company": "Balochistan Daily Express",
      "position": "Public Health Writer & Newspaper Columnist",
      "startDate": "2026-07",
      "current": true,
      "highlights": [
        "Promote health literacy and community awareness by addressing widespread health misconceptions",
        "Develop disease prevention strategies and spread awareness",
        "Feature articles addressing transmission biology, diagnostic protocols, and social myths"
      ]
    },
    {
      "company": "Al-Khair Medical Complex",
      "position": "Laboratory Technician",
      "startDate": "2026-01",
      "endDate": "2026-09",
      "highlights": [
        "Performed routine clinical diagnostic procedures, including phlebotomy, blood typing, and cross-matching for transfusion safety",
        "Processed biological specimens using centrifugation and automated clinical analyzers for CBC and routine biochemical panels",
        "Executed manual diagnostic assays, ELISA testing, and light microscopy for hematological and clinical micro-analysis",
        "Managed sample preparation, specimen storage, and data entry while adhering to hospital biosafety guidelines and SOPs"
      ]
    },
    {
      "company": "BUITEMS University, Quetta, Pakistan",
      "position": "Research Assistant",
      "startDate": "2025-03",
      "endDate": "2026-09",
      "highlights": [
        "Performed PCR and its variants (RT-PCR, qPCR) for molecular analysis",
        "Conducted microbial and mammalian cell culture following standard aseptic protocols",
        "Carried out DNA/RNA extraction and gel electrophoresis for molecular characterization",
        "Utilized bioinformatics tools including BLAST, PyMOL, SPSS, and sequence alignment software",
        "Prepared and presented scientific reports based on experimental data interpretation"
      ]
    },
    {
      "company": "BINUQ Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan",
      "position": "Laboratory Technician (Internship)",
      "startDate": "2024-01",
      "endDate": "2024-02",
      "highlights": [
        "Performed ELISA assays and microscopy for diagnostic purposes",
        "Conducted Liver Function Tests (LFT) and complete lipid profiles",
        "Analyzed electrolytes and kidney function markers for clinical reporting",
        "Executed hematology panels, urinalysis, and HbA1c testing",
        "Practiced phlebotomy: venipuncture and proper blood sample collection and handling"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "education": [
    {
      "institution": "BUITEMS University, Quetta, Pakistan",
      "degree": "Bachelor of Science",
      "field": "Biotechnology",
      "startDate": "2021",
      "endDate": "2025",
      "score": "3.60 / 4.0 (90%)"
    },
    {
      "institution": "Garrison Academy Quetta (GAQ)",
      "degree": "Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)",
      "startDate": "2018",
      "endDate": "2020",
      "score": "930 / 1100 (84.5%)"
    },
    {
      "institution": "F.G. Public Girls School",
      "degree": "Secondary School Certificate (SSC)",
      "startDate": "2016",
      "endDate": "2018",
      "score": "927 / 1100 (84.2%)"
    }
  ],
  "skills": [
    "Molecular Biology: PCR (standard, RT-PCR, qPCR), DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, ELISA",
    "Cell Culture: Microbial culture techniques, mammalian cell culture",
    "Clinical Diagnostics: Hematology, urinalysis, HbA1c testing, liver function tests (LFT), lipid profile, electrolytes, kidney function markers, microscopy",
    "Phlebotomy: Trained and practiced venipuncture and blood sample collection",
    "Laboratory Skills: Biosafety compliance, biological waste management, scientific report writing",
    "Bioinformatics: BLAST, SPSS, PyMOL, sequence alignment and data interpretation"
  ],
  "languages": [
    {
      "language": "Urdu",
      "fluency": "Native"
    },
    {
      "language": "Pashto",
      "fluency": "Fluent"
    },
    {
      "language": "English",
      "fluency": "IELTS Academic"
    }
  ],
  "certificates": [
    {
      "name": "Biosafety & Biological Waste Management",
      "issuer": "Pakistan Biological Safety Association"
    },
    {
      "name": "Kitchen Gardening Program",
      "issuer": "IWMI (International Water Management Institute)"
    },
    {
      "name": "English Proficiency Certificate",
      "issuer": "BUITEMS University"
    },
    {
      "name": "Mental Health Awareness Workshop",
      "issuer": "BUITEMS University"
    },
    {
      "name": "Provincial LCOY (local Conference of Youth)",
      "issuer": "BUITEMS University"
    },
    {
      "name": "Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar (attended twice)",
      "issuer": "BUITEMS University"
    },
    {
      "name": "Unite to End Digital Gender Based Violence",
      "issuer": "BUITEMS University"
    },
    {
      "name": "Helping Hand for Helpless People",
      "issuer": "Organization Balochistan"
    },
    {
      "name": "Quiz Competition Participant",
      "issuer": "Pearl Satellite Education System"
    }
  ],
  "publications": [
    {
      "name": "Distribution of Cytomegalovirus envelope glycoprotein H, B, and N genotypes in Hemodialysis patients in Pakistan",
      "summary": "Manuscript number: DMID-D-26-01563 Authors: Hassan, K., Wajid, A., Shafiullah., Anwar, M., Naseem, Z., et al."
    }
  ],
  "awards": [
    {
      "title": "BEEF Scholarship",
      "awarder": "Government of Balochistan, Pakistan"
    },
    {
      "title": "Merit Scholarship",
      "awarder": "BUITEMS University (based on academic excellence)"
    },
    {
      "title": "Science Exhibition — 2nd Position",
      "awarder": "Pearl Satellite Education System"
    }
  ],
  "volunteer": [
    {
      "organization": "BUITEMS Developer Club",
      "summary": "Active Member"
    },
    {
      "organization": "Prime Minister Laptop Scheme Awardee",
      "startDate": "2023",
      "summary": "Merit based"
    },
    {
      "organization": "Technology Week at BUITEMS University",
      "summary": "Organizer"
    },
    {
      "organization": "Science Exhibitions and Educational Competitions",
      "summary": "Participant & Volunteer"
    }
  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "name": "Dr. Afrasiab Khan Tareen",
      "title": "Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS University",
      "email": "Afrasiab.Tareen@buitms.edu.pk",
      "phone": "+92 321 5774943"
    },
    {
      "name": "Dr. Abdul Wajid",
      "title": "Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS University",
      "email": "abdul.wajid1@buitms.edu.pk",
      "phone": "+92 334 4075315"
    }
  ],
  "referencesMode": "show",
  "availability": {
    "status": "open",
    "locations": [
      "Quetta"
    ],
    "workType": [
      "onsite"
    ],
    "employmentType": [
      "full-time"
    ]
  },
  "ats": {
    "keywords": [
      "Public Health Writer & Newspaper Columnist",
      "Balochistan Daily Express",
      "Laboratory Technician",
      "Al-Khair Medical Complex",
      "Research Assistant",
      "BUITEMS University, Quetta, Pakistan",
      "Laboratory Technician (Internship)",
      "BINUQ Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan",
      "Biotechnology",
      "Urdu",
      "Pashto",
      "English",
      "Biosafety & Biological Waste Management",
      "Kitchen Gardening Program",
      "English Proficiency Certificate",
      "Mental Health Awareness Workshop",
      "Provincial LCOY (local Conference of Youth)",
      "Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar (attended twice)",
      "Unite to End Digital Gender Based Violence",
      "Helping Hand for Helpless People",
      "Quiz Competition Participant",
      "BEEF Scholarship",
      "Government of Balochistan, Pakistan",
      "Merit Scholarship",
      "BUITEMS University (based on academic excellence)",
      "Science Exhibition — 2nd Position",
      "Pearl Satellite Education System",
      "BUITEMS Developer Club",
      "Prime Minister Laptop Scheme Awardee",
      "Technology Week at BUITEMS University",
      "Science Exhibitions and Educational Competitions",
      "Laboratory Scientist — Biotechnology Graduate"
    ],
    "yearsOfExperience": 0,
    "seniority": "entry",
    "highestEducation": "Bachelor's"
  },
  "verification": {
    "email": true,
    "platform": "freecv.org"
  },
  "i18n": {
    "primary": "en"
  },
  "meta": {
    "version": "1.2.2",
    "canonical": "https://livelink.cv/zarmeenanaseem-khan/cv.json",
    "lastModified": "2026-10-03T01:57:20.707Z",
    "generator": "FreeCV.org"
  }
}