PPT on research scientist

1. PSP3 Presentation
Hamad Al Fodari
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2. Introduction
• Career goal of becoming a
Research Scientist
• Focus in
Microbiology/Molecular
Biology
• Very interested in discovering
new things
• Organization
• Roles
• Skills
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4. 4
• Independent
• Established in 1967
• Initial focus:
• Petroleum
• Desert Agriculture
• Marine Biology
• Focus expanded to:
• Preservation of the environment
• Management of Kuwait’s natural
resources

5. Roles
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• Head of Research, Research
Specialist, Lab Technician,
Research Assistant
• Focus:
• Environment and Life Science
research center
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Genetic engineering and Cell
culture labs
• Start off as a Lab Technician or
Research Assistant

6. Lab Skills/Techniques
LIGHT MICROSCOPY
GRAM STAINING
STREAK PLATE
Blotting Techniques PIPETTE

7. Developing Skills
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o Multiple labs throughout the course to
develop the necessary laboratory skills
• Intro to Microscopy (1st year)
• Food Microbiology (2nd year)
• Proteins and Metabolism (2nd year)
o Post graduate study to further develop
laboratory skills

8. DATA ANALYSIS
TIME MANAGEMENT
STERILIZATION
SAFETY
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
General Skills

9. Conclusion
• Career goal Research
Scientist
• KISR
• Independent research facility in Kuwait
• Focus
• Environment and Life Science research
center
• Multiple necessary lab skills
developed throughout university
course
• Pursuing a postgraduate
qualification to further develop these
skills
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10. thank you