1. Zakir Sarker
306-219 Ave. K South
Saskatoon, SK, S7M 2C7
306-230-7243
mzakirhs@yahoo.com
Objectives
To obtain employment, continuously learn and advance in a career with academic, diversified and
professional environment of biology or agricultural research sector.
Ready to work in Canadian biotech industries authorized by Biotalent Canada as a Laboratory
Worker (Certified Bioready)
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Forensic DNA profiling using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Practical knowledge of extraction and isolation of Plant DNA from spinach plant leaves
• Proven track record in scientific research and development in plant Biotechnology
• Quantitation, characterization and sensitive assay of Biological fluids & specimens
• Expert lab technician in the field of Medical Diagnostics using Molecular technologies
• Practical laboratory research knowledge in human molecular genetics and virology
• Vast professional skills in Immune-diagnostics specially ELISA and serology
• Automated diagnostic instruments maintenance (cGMP and GLP compliance)
• Familiar with techniques of chromatographic protein purification and gel electrophoresis
• Gene cloning and transgenic plant development for salt tolerance rice and jute plant
Education
• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• US Equivalency: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (WES)
Current Position
Company: ALS Global (www.alsglobal.com)
Division: Environmental (Water and Soil)
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Position: Laboratory Analyst
Duties: Analysis of soil and water samples by company standard operating procedure (SOP)
Data analysis, interpretation and validation
Generating LIMS and data input according to instrument command
Preparing solutions, stock and Working standard
Professional Experience
• Volunteer with Canadian Blood Services in Ottawa and Saskatoon (2011-Present)
• Volunteer with Let’s Talk Science Canadian Universities partnership Biology activities (2011)
• Scientific Officer (Forensic DNA Screening), Sylhet, Bangladesh (2006-2009)
• Scientific Officer (Immunology), Lab aid Diagnostic, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2005-2009)
• Biochemist, Padma Diagnostic Center Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh(2002-2005)
• Product Officer, Edruc Limited (Pharmaceuticals), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2001-2002)
Research Fellowship
Title: Potentiation of Drug Effects and their Bioavailability by interaction and complexation
with prospective agents and metal ions.
Research Publication

2. Zakir Sarker
306-219 Ave. K South
Saskatoon, SK, S7M 2C7
306-230-7243
mzakirhs@yahoo.com
Title: The effect of Spirulina on blood glucose, free fatty acid and hepatic phosphofructo kinase-1
(PFK-1) in long Evans rat. (Dhaka univ.J.Biol.Sci.17 (1), 2008 (January).
Short Internship Activities and workshops attended
• Completed online certification course titled Gaining Proficiencies in Laboratory Workflow
conducted by Gen-probe and American Society for clinical laboratory science
• Completed online certificate course on DNA Extraction and Quantitation for forensic analysts by
DNA.GOV
• Pharmaceutical training and plant visiting (The Acme Laboratories Ltd. Dhaka)
• cGMP workshop in manufacturing and quality control of drugs hosted by the Directorate of
Drugs Administration of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and world health organization
(WHO).
• Attended a 1 day workshop on Lipid Profile: “The Future Diagnosis” jointly organized by
Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI) in accordance with graduate biochemists
association (GBA) and accurex biomedical pvt.ltd
• Attended four day course on Productivity Improvement Techniques organized by National
Productivity Organization (NPO), ministry of commerce and industry, Govt.of Bangladesh.
• Attended a whole day workshop on HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) organized
by GBA.
• Office communications and office English course completed conducted by continuing education
center(CEC)
Languages and Communications:
• English (Good in Reading, Writing and Verbal).Excellent in oral communication skill
• Canadian English Language Benchmark (CLB) score 7.0
• International English Proficiency test (IELTS) score 6.0
Miscellaneous
Adaptable, Team Worker, Friendly, Helpful Attitude, Punctual, Group facilitator, Research and study
result presenter, Group workshop organizer, Company representation in front of other clients and
vendors etc.
Computer literacy
MS Office
Internet
Professional and International Affiliations
• Member: Graduate Biochemists Association (GBA)
• Member: Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG)
• Member: Histiocytosis Association of America (HAA)
• Member: Clinical Immunology Society (CIS) of America
• Canadian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biosciences
• Canadian Society of Forensic Science (CSFS) membership in progress
References

3. Zakir Sarker
306-219 Ave. K South
Saskatoon, SK, S7M 2C7
306-230-7243
mzakirhs@yahoo.com
Available Upon request