Nidaa Awaja, PhD
Research Laboratory Technician at University of Ottawa- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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BioSkills Recognition Program
BioTalent CanadaJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
FAST Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Immigrant Employment Council of BC
Experience
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University of Ottawa
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Laboratory Technician
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Nov 2021 - Present
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al-Aqsa University
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Lecturer
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
Role: Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students in the department of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Prepared, administered and graded examinations, scientific reports and papers - Advised students on course and academic matters and career decisions - Prepared course content for the following: Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Diagnostic Molecular Biology Laboratory Role: Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students in the department of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Prepared, administered and graded examinations, scientific reports and papers - Advised students on course and academic matters and career decisions - Prepared course content for the following: Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Diagnostic Molecular Biology Laboratory
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iugaza
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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University Lecturer at Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University - Gaza
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Role: Prepared and delivered lectures to medical students in 3rd year of premed - Prepared, administered and graded examinations, scientific reports and papers - Prepared course content for the following: Medical Genetics. Role: Prepared and delivered lectures to medical students in 3rd year of premed - Prepared, administered and graded examinations, scientific reports and papers - Prepared course content for the following: Medical Genetics.
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University of Palestine
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Palestine, State of
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Lecturer
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
Role: Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students in the department of Pharmacy - Prepared, administered and graded examinations, scientific reports and papers - Advised students on course and academic matters and career decisions - Prepared course content for the following: Diagnostic Molecular Biology & Gene Therapy, Cell Culture, Genetic Engineering. Role: Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students in the department of Pharmacy - Prepared, administered and graded examinations, scientific reports and papers - Advised students on course and academic matters and career decisions - Prepared course content for the following: Diagnostic Molecular Biology & Gene Therapy, Cell Culture, Genetic Engineering.
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Kent State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2013 - May 2017
Role: Conducted lectures and laboratory sessions to supplement Cell Biology and General Biology courses - Organized reference materials and assisted in the preparation and administration of examinations - Graded examinations, term papers and laboratory reports.
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PHD Researcher
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Aug 2011 - May 2017
Role: Graduate student - Designed and executed molecular research related to the development of a male contraception - Managed research projects for undergraduate students and laboratory technicians.
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The Fulbright Program
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Fulbright Scholar
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to research and study in the United States for one year or longer at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.Role: Utilized funding provided to conduct postgraduate research - Participated in Cultural exchange workshops and conferences organized by the U.S. Department of State. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to research and study in the United States for one year or longer at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.Role: Utilized funding provided to conduct postgraduate research - Participated in Cultural exchange workshops and conferences organized by the U.S. Department of State.
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Clinical Embryologist
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May 2009 - Jul 2011
Role: Organized HFC's IVF Laboratory startup -Managed quality control and identified strategies for risk management - Reviewed data systematically and prepared formal clinical reports - Managed laboratory directions, operations and staff - Managed training of junior clinical embryologist - Performed semen analysis and prepared semen for assisted reproductive techniques - Performed intracytoplasmic sperm injection ICSI - Performed Embryo grading and culture - Performed testicular sperm preparation from biopsy samples.
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Genetic Lab Technician
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Oct 2005 - Dec 2006
Role: Conducted molecular analysis of blood derived DNA for detecting single gene mutations and SNP's - Conducted quality control assessments of testing techniques - Participated in educating physicians and other healthcare personnel about advances in molecular diagnosis. Role: Conducted molecular analysis of blood derived DNA for detecting single gene mutations and SNP's - Conducted quality control assessments of testing techniques - Participated in educating physicians and other healthcare personnel about advances in molecular diagnosis.
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Education
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Kent State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology -
Middle East Fertility Center
Professional Training, Andrology & Clinical Embryology -
Islamic University of Gaza
Bachelor's of Science, Medical Technology