Ahad Asghar

Recent BMSc graduate in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences with hands-on research experience in molecular biology, microbiology, and laboratory workflow optimization. Experienced in RT-qPCR, western blotting, environmental microbiology, data interpretation, technical documentation, peer training, and scientific communication. Additional pharmacy and student leadership experience supporting strong communication, organization, and teamwork in professional settings.

Seeking entry-level opportunities in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, clinical research, and scientific support environments.

Research Assistant - Guariglia Lab, Western University - London, ON

(2025-01 - 2026-04)

• Developed a culture-based protocol for the recovery and confirmation of Listeria monocytogenes from wastewater samples
• Evaluated colony morphology across media and used confirmation workflows to isolate Listeria monocytogenes colonies for subsequent genome sequencing
• Trained a newer student to continue the project by teaching enrichment strategy, plating workflow, colony-selection criteria, and day-to-day project organization
• Optimized a newly acquired RT-qPCR instrument by comparing reaction conditions and SYBR Green master mixes for consistent amplification and clean melt curves
• Established standardized conditions and created an operation and troubleshooting guide to support reproducible use by future lab members

Pharmacy Assistant - Britlin Pharmacy - Mississauga, ON

(2021-06 - 2022-01)

• Supported routine prescription processing and day-to-day pharmacy operations while also assisting with expanded COVID-19 testing and other pandemic response responsibilities
• Communicated professionally with patients, pharmacists, and staff while handling confidential information and accuracy-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting

BMSc - Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences - Western University (2022-09 - 2026-04)