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
Muscat, Oman
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
Sohar, Oman
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
Muscat, 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)
Muscat
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