Atikur Himel

Dedicated and detail-oriented laboratory professional with around five years of hands-on experience in clinical laboratory settings. Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive in fast-paced environments, with strong attention to detail, communication, organisational, teamwork, and time management skills. Hold a Diploma and a Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Medicine.

Possess the ability to be a fast learner & adaptable, work with minimal supervision as well as a strong understanding of laboratory workflow & knowledge of quality control procedures. Committed to support patient care through accurate diagnostics, quality assurance, and efficient laboratory operations.

Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception Area at Western Diagnostic Pathology (2024-09 – Present)

• Receive and categorise pre-sorted samples, log unprocessed specimens, and distribute them to the relevant departments.
• Assist supervisors in processing Bupa, Defence Force, and QuantiFERON samples, including data entry into Excel spreadsheets.
• Work on the urgent bench to prioritise and process urgent and time-sensitive episodes in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Work on the regional bench, verifying specimens against packing records and entering data into Excel spreadsheets.
• Work on the urine bench, including aliquoting urine samples for PCR and biochemistry testing, and accessioning urine specimens.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of automated laboratory systems and workflow processes.
• Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision on a rotating roster while maintaining strong time management and ensuring accuracy in all tasks.

Laboratory Technician at South Apollo Diagnostic Complex (2015-09 – 2018-10)

• Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Performed biochemical tests with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Performed haematological and hormonal testing procedures.
• Performed transfusion testing and sample handling.
• Assisted with laboratory data and reports as well as followed laboratory safety, and quality assurance procedures.

Placement at Rangdhanu Diagnostic Centre (2014-12 – 2015-07)

• Performed a range of pathological and diagnostic laboratory tests including biochemistry, haematology and blood grouping with accuracy in a clinical laboratory environment.
• Collected, prepared, and processed blood and other clinical specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assisted with routine laboratory procedures, sample handling, and specimen preparation activities.
• Supported senior laboratory staff with equipment maintenance, quality procedures, and daily laboratory operations.
• Maintained accurate documentation while following laboratory safety and quality assurance protocols.
• Worked across Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, and Haematology departments while following laboratory safety and quality procedures.
• Assisted with biochemical testing including glucose, liver function, renal function, lipid profile, and electrolyte analysis.
• Supported routine haematology procedures including FBC, haemoglobin estimation, ESR, blood grouping, blood film preparation, specimen centrifugation, and analyser operation.

Placement in Diploma at Sher-e Bangla Medical College (2014-05 – 2014-08)

• Worked across Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, and Haematology departments while following laboratory safety and quality procedures.
• Assisted with biochemical testing including glucose, liver function, renal function, lipid profile, and electrolyte analysis.
• Supported routine haematology procedures including FBC, haemoglobin estimation, ESR, blood grouping, blood film preparation, specimen centrifugation, and analyser operation.

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science – Murdoch University (2022-11)

Diploma in Laboratory Medicine – Bangladesh Institute of Health And Technology (2015-08)