Melak Ottallah, MSc

I am a very hard and ethical worker. I could provide recommendations from my current position to speak of my work as one’s own opinion could be biased. I really work well with a team and alone and I’m very mindful of other’s opinions. I’m also extremely organized and put together. Please feel free to ask me any questions.

Laboratory assistant at Manning Family Children's (2025-07 – Present)

Working at the core lab at the hospital.

• Responsible for everything regarding the lab processing and handling wise.
• Responsible for packing and ensuring samples are shipped to their correct facility.
• Responsible for communicating with other physicians regarding samples.
• Responsible for proper paperwork, billing, storage, and labeling of samples.

Laboratory Technician/ researcher at Tulane University School of Medicine (2025-01 – 2025-05)

• Primarily worked on animal handling, specimen collection, PCR, genotyping, and data entry.
• In charge of lab order and maintenance.
• Published paper in the American Journal of Pathology.
• Published paper in GeroScience.

Researcher at Tulane University School of Medicine (2025-01 – 2025-05)

Worked on cell culture for hepatic carcinogenic cells. This included constant cell maintenance and observation. Cell engineering was also performed via topical administration of vectors into cells.

• Developed skills like western blotting, immunostaining, cell culture and plating, and cell engineering.

Clinical medical assistant at East Jefferson Family Practice (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Worked in a proficient and clinical setting.

• Collection of patient samples, like: urine, blood, and mucus/saliva.
• Sample processing for biological testing.
• Collected vitals from patients.
• Administration of needles.

Tutor at Private tutor (2019-01 – Present)

Tutor for biology, math, English, history, and chemistry. I tutor children from 1st - 10th grade who couldn't quite get the job done with the help of their parents. I focus on children who struggle and feel neglected in a big class and ensure that they're just as smart as everyone else. Homeschool teacher for special needs children.

Document translator at Al-SHARAFEH (2020-01 – 2023-12)

Translation of documents from Arabic to English or vice versa. I translate college books, documents, and general papers from English/Arabic to English/Arabic. Translation of government documents required a lot of trust, as the content of the documents would usually be extremely sensitive.

Animal physiology lab assistant at Birzeit University (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Lab Assistant at Birzeit University. Project management and efficient lab techniques were used to objectify glucose levels in rat liver.

M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine (Biomedical Sciences), Department of Pathology – Tulane University School of Medicine (2024-08 – 2025-05)

Clinical Medical Assistant Program – Blue Cliff College (2023-11-15 – 2024-08-10)

Bachelor's degree in Biology and Biochemistry – Birzeit University (2019-08 – 2023-08)