Muhsina Panolil
Al Khuwair
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated Medical Microbiology graduate with hands-on training in microbiological testing, sample analysis, and laboratory quality control in NABH accredited hospitals. Skilled in microbial culture techniques, staining methods, biochemical testing, and automated analyzers. OMSB qualified laboratory professional seeking a challenging opportunity as Medical Laboratory Technologist / Microbiologist in Oman.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiologist
Sudharma Speciality Laboratory
India
12.2022 - 03.2026
- Assisted in microbiological analysis of clinical specimens including blood, urine, sputum, wound swabs, and body fluids in a busy diagnostic laboratory.
- Supported culture isolation and identification of microorganisms through standard techniques and biochemical methods.
- Conducted antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) using the Kirby-Bauer method and interpreted results following CLSI guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with international standards and infection control protocols aligned with ISO 15189, CAP, and JCI practices.
- Prepared and validated culture media, ensured sterilisation, and operated laboratory equipment like microscopes, incubators, and analysers.
- Facilitated accurate documentation, LIS reporting, quality control (IQC/EQA), biosafety (BSL-2), and collaboration with clinicians for diagnostic support.
Microbiologist Trainee
IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Executed clinical microbiology laboratory procedures at Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Executed staining and culture techniques for patient sample processing to ensure accurate diagnostics.
- Executed standard laboratory practices to ensure compliance with infection control measures and quality assurance procedures in hospital diagnostic laboratory.
Microbiologist Trainee
MIMS Research Foundation - Aster MIMS Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Completed comprehensive training at MIMS Research Foundation, overseeing microbiological analyses at Aster MIMS Hospital, Calicut, India.
- Executed specimen collection, culture techniques, gram staining, biochemical testing, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing with precision and expertise.
- Executed laboratory quality control procedures to ensure compliance with biosafety guidelines and standard operating protocols in NABH/NABL accredited clinical laboratories.
- Assisted in executing routine diagnostic procedures and maintaining laboratory documentation under supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology
University of Calicut
Calicut, IN-KL01-2020
Skills
- Microbial culturing techniques
- Gram staining and microscopy
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Sample collection and processing
- Haematology testing
- Serology testing
- Biochemistry analysis
- ELISA, CLIA, CMIA
- Automated analysers
- Quality control procedures
- Laboratory safety
- Documentation
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
Certification
- OMSB Qualified – Oman Medical Specialty Board (Micro Laboratory Scientist)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Microbiologist
Sudharma Speciality Laboratory
12.2022 - 03.2026
Microbiologist Trainee
IQRAA International Hospital & Research Centre
12.2020 - 03.2021
Microbiologist Trainee
MIMS Research Foundation - Aster MIMS Hospital
03.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Medical Microbiology
University of Calicut