Tara Ibraheem

As a clinical lab technician, I perform molecular diagnostic testing using qPCR for UTI, STI, and Bacterial Vaginosis testing, as well as Microscopy and Urinalysis testing. I process and analyze clinical specimen, maintain laboratory instrumentation, and ensure accurate results while adhering to CLIA quality standards and laboratory safety protocols

Clinical lab technician - CirrusDx - Rockville, MD

(2024-09)

As a clinical lab technician, I perform molecular diagnostic testing using qPCR for UTI, STI, and Bacterial Vaginosis testing, as well as Microscopy and Urinalysis testing. I process and analyze clinical specimen, maintain laboratory instrumentation, and ensure accurate results while adhering to CLIA quality standards and laboratory safety protocols

Research Team Member - Callender Center for Clinical Research, LLC - Glenn Dale, MD

(2021-07 - 2021-12)

Research Survey Assessing Cosmetic & Aging Concerns in Women of Color. Publication for this study is ongoing with JAMA Dermatology | project funder - Loreal Cosmetics. From this clinical study experience, I developed a greater sense of teamwork, organizational, and time-management skills.

My knowledge of the world of cosmetics, skincare, and skin aging was vastly challenged and expanded. This study was my first opportunity to work on a research team as well as work with a major beauty company like Loreal Cosmetics (study funder). It's an experience that I will never forget and one that will forever be pivotal in my journey to medicine.

Medical Summer Internship/Shadowing - Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center - Glenn Dale, MD

(2021-07 - 2022-03)

• Designed detailed flyers and infographics for the office regarding product promotions, office offerings, procedure information, and more
• Maximized my time with the Doctors in the office by asking in-depth questions and taking note of the things I observed and learned during my time at Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center
• Yielded major improvements in my teamwork abilities, communication & organization skills
• Explored the world of dermatology & cosmetics
• Acquired, analyzed & assessed Patient Visia Complexion Analysis photographs
• Fostered a healthy & fruitful relationship with the Doctor I was shadowing
• Illustrated a strong understanding and interest in dermatology and healthcare by the end of my interning/shadow experience
• Reached a new level of comfort in conversing and connecting with patients
• Gained more hands-on clinal experience
• Integrated a positive, light-hearted energy into the office
• Sustained a healthy and positive relationship with everyone in the office
• Completed every task/assignment given to me effectively and efficiently promptly

Summer Technician - Maryland Eye Care Center - Silver Spring, MD

(2017-06 - 2017-09)

• I maximized my summer break by exploring the world of healthcare
• Gained hands-on healthcare experience
• Improved my teamwork & communication skills by connecting with my colleagues and bosses
• Expanded my knowledge of Ophthalmology and gained a greater appreciation for eye care
• Facilitated the doctors in the office by prepping rooms & patients to be seen by doctors
• Sustained a healthy and positive relationship with everyone in the office
• I demonstrated an eagerness to learn as I had the opportunity to sit in on surgeries and procedures and seized them
• Showcased a level of confidence and professionalism by treating patients and fellow staff with respect

Food Pantry Volunteer - JT Cares Food Pantry - Ellicott City, MD

(2023-06)

• Incorporated my love and desire to help others by prioritizing my participation in frequent community service
• Boosted community morale by connecting with individuals in my community who lack resources like food
• Maximized my free time by participating in community projects
• Strengthened the bond I have with my church community and the community around us
• Succeeded in assisting families and individuals in need

Laboratory Assistant: Lewis Lab - Syracuse University | Biology Department - Syracuse, NY

(2022-08 - 2023-05)

• Implemented my curiosity for the world of science & research by stepping out of my comfort zone and into a lab
• Gained a greater appreciation for the work and time that goes into research, especially research that involves the use of model organisms
• Expanded my knowledge of the use of Zebrafish as model organisms (as the Lewis Lab utilizes Zebrafish to conduct its research on neuronal development)
• Fostered a healthy living environment for the zebrafish as one of my responsibilities in the lab was to ensure the fish were fed, and their tanks were properly maintained
• Ensured my reliability and dependency in the lab by always being attentive, diligent, and punctual
• Utilized pipetting skills, as well as organizational skills, and was an effective & reliable team player

Main Desk Assistant - Sky Hall - Syracuse University | Student Living - Syracuse, NY

(2022-10 - 2023-05)

• I enhanced students' living experience by doing my best to always be of help and by bringing a friendly and joyful attitude with me to work
• Gained a better understanding of what goes into the everyday operations of students living at Syracuse University
• Established and maintained a healthy and professional relationship with the South Campus Office of Student Living members
• Improved students' living experience by carefully and efficiently logging and delivering packages that were brought to the desk
• Expanded my critical thinking and problem-solving skills by being proactive in finding solutions to problems that arose at work
• Enforced a loving, healthy, and pleasurable living community at Syracuse University
• Emphasized my ability to be reliable and responsible not only as a community member but as an employee by always showing up to work on time and always putting in my best effort

Resident Hall Advisor - Shaw Residence Hall: Summer College Program - Syracuse University | Student Living - Syracuse, NY

(2022-06 - 2022-08)

• Chaired weekly floor meetings along with my Co-RA's to facilitate a healthy and loving living community for our residents
• Organized weekly activities and events for students who were a part of the Summer College Program at Syracuse University
• Orchestrated opportunities for students on my floor to bond and get to know each other
• Oversaw and managed the students who were placed to live on my floor along with my Co-RA's
• Established a safe living environment for my residents
• Developed a trusting and safe relationship with the residents assigned to my floor so that they felt safe in their new "home away from home"
• Implemented the experience I had with being in college to help advise residents when they came to me with questions/concerns
• I incorporated my love for people into my job as an RA and did my best to show up for all my residents, & co-workers
• Proposed solutions when problems within our group arose
• Capitalized on my time at Syracuse in the summer and took summer courses while being a summer RA
• Improved my communication and teamwork skills
• Sustained a healthy and pleasant relationship with my Co-RA's and residents
• Ensured my ability to be responsible and reliable by attending all training, meetings, and events, and always being attentive and available when I was "on-call"

Food Services Staff Member - Newhouse Food.com Cafe & Dineen Cafe - Syracuse University | Food Services - Syracuse, NY

(2019-11 - 2020-03)

• Illustrated an ability to be reliable and responsible by always coming to work on time, being respectful of customers, and showing up to work with the proper attire
• Ensured that the food I was serving met all food safety requirements regarding proper temperature and preparation
• Demonstrated an ability to properly prepare the meals that were ordered by customers at the cafe, as I never received any complaints
• Overcame my fear of working in food services and interacting with customers
• Developed my confidence in my ability to connect with customers from behind the counter
• Acquired new cooking skills
• Ensured a pleasurable living and learning environment for students, staff, and guests who came into the cafes

Front Desk Receptionist - Victoria Nails Salon - Potomac, MD

(2018-12 - 2019-08)

• Established a great relationship with my boss and co-workers, as well as anyone who came into the salon
• Maximized my time in the salon by helping out wherever I was needed (went beyond my job description)
• Administered a friendly and pleasurable customer service experience, as I was in charge of answering phone calls, booking clients, and checking customers in and out of the salon
• Expanded my knowledge in the areas of scheduling, working register, and overall customer service
• Improved my teamwork and communication skills

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology - Syracuse University (2023-05)