Ghulam Mustafa

Accomplished and highly skilled Microbiologist with over 16 years of robust clinical and diagnostic experience of Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited medical institutions Agha Khan University Hospital Karachi and Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation Pakistan. Developed and supervised extensive expertise in advanced microbiological techniques in culture bench management (Urine culture bench, Blood culture bench, Wound and Sterile culture bench, and TB culture bench), automated diagnostic platforms, and molecular diagnostics including GeneXpert and VIDAS. Proven satisfactory track record in laboratory quality control, workflow optimization, and night-shift laboratory supervision.

Passionate in seeking a PhD scholarship or advanced global research/clinical employment opportunities to leverage cutting-edge molecular and microbiology expertise.

Medical Technologist (Night-Shift Supervisor Role) - AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (AKUH) - Karachi

(2016-08)

• Independently manage and optimize high-throughput diagnostic workflows across vital testing units: Urine, Blood, Wound/Sterile Fluid, and TB culture benches.
• Execute critical molecular diagnostic screenings for infectious pathogens utilizing GeneXpert and VIDAS automated technologies.
• Supervise total laboratory operations, quality management, and technical staff during demanding night shifts, ensuring absolute safety compliance.
• Developed strict Quality Control (QC) on essential staining reagents (Gram Stain, PAF Stain, KLB Stain) and supervised Lot Verification of antibiotics.
• Operate, calibrate, and resolve operational issues on sophisticated automated hardware including the VIDAS and COBAS 6500 systems.
• Oversee technical bench inventory tracking to minimize asset downtime and safeguard standard continuous operations.

Senior Medical Technologist - SINDH INSTITUTE OF UROLOGY AND TRANSPLANTATION (SIUT) - Karachi

(2010-01 - 2016-12)

• Perform daily analytical tasks across highly specialized transplant-focused diagnostic labs, prioritizing Urine, Blood, Wound and Sterile, and TB benches.
• Induct new emerging technologies in system integration, fostering rapid upgrades to modern baseline testing models.
• Maintained and processed patient metrics through high-throughput testing systems utilizing specialized COBAS 6500 Urine Analysers.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Microbiology - University of Karachi (2012-05)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Botany - University of Karachi (2009-07)

Intermediate (pre-medical) - Public School Sukkur (2004-02)