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Rahab  AL Balushi

Rahab AL Balushi

As Suwayq

Summary

Dedicated professional with a solid academic background in forensic science and molecular medicine, complemented by hands-on experience in laboratory techniques. Skilled in biochemical and molecular analysis, with a strong foundation in clinical diagnostics and quality control procedures. Eager to contribute to a clinical biochemistry laboratory by applying scientific expertise, analytical skills, and a passion for improving health outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer, Biology

University of Technology and Applied Sciences
02.2025 - Current

Key responsibilities: Teaching cell biology through lectures and labs\ developing course materials and lab manuals\ assessing student performance and providing feedback.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Biochemistry

College of Medicine and Health Sciences
01.2023 - 06.2023

Key responsibilities: Facilitating small group discussions (peer-assisted learning PAL, problem-based learning PBL, case-based learning CBL)/ giving formative feedback to students/ demonstrating lab experiments/ assisting faculty with classroom instructions/ maintenance of records and assignments.

Forensic Scientist

Royal Air Force of Oman
03.2021 - 06.2021

Key responsibilities: Processing crime scenes /collecting evidence, detailed digital photography, and sketches, maintaining and storing all data concerning each case/ Testing biological samples using chemical presumptive tests to detect drugs/Lifting and analysing fingerprints found in a certain crime scene.

Analytical Chemist

National Pharmaceutical Industries Co-(S.A.O.G)
11.2020 - 02.2021

Key responsibilities: Conducting various chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical products along with analysing them using HPLC.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Medicine

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology And Genetics
Nicosia, Cyprus
11-2024

Ph.D. - Forensic Science

Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
06-2024

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire
Preston, UK
06-2020

Skills

  • Molecular Biology Techniques: PCR Techniques/ Western Blotting/ Gel Electrophoresis/ Enzyme Assays (ELISA)
  • Cell and Tissue Culture: Cell Culture/ Microscopy Proficiency
  • Analytical Chemistry Techniques: Gas Chromatography (GC)/ High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)/ Mass Spectrometry
  • Research Skills

Affiliations

  • Oman-UK Alumni Network, British Council, 2021-current
  • Lift as You Grow Mentoring Program, British Embassy, 2021-current

Awards and Scholarships

  • Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship – Fully funded MSc in Molecular Medicine, 2023
  • Oman Ministry of Higher Education and Research Innovations Scholarship- Fully funded BSc in Forensic Science, 2015

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Conferences Attended:

• World Police Summit, Dubai, UAE, 2022

Timeline

Lecturer, Biology

University of Technology and Applied Sciences
02.2025 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Biochemistry

College of Medicine and Health Sciences
01.2023 - 06.2023

Forensic Scientist

Royal Air Force of Oman
03.2021 - 06.2021

Analytical Chemist

National Pharmaceutical Industries Co-(S.A.O.G)
11.2020 - 02.2021

Master of Science - Molecular Medicine

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology And Genetics

Ph.D. - Forensic Science

Northumbria University

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire
Rahab AL Balushi