Experience

IQLS - Integrated Quality Laboratory Services

• France
• Public Health
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Laboratory Specialist

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Lyon Area, France - Perform laboratory network system and facility assessment - Perform laboratory Biosafety and Security (BS&S) - Implementation of laboratory IQA and EQA, QMS and ISO standards - Development of training material/tools, guidance documents - Perform various trainings and workshop sessions - Design roadmap and action plans - Field experience (in alphabetical order): Armenia, Canada, France, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Russia, Ukraine, USA



ITR Laboratories Canada Inc.

• Study Director

  • Jul 2016 - Feb 2019

  Montreal, Canada Area - Develop and approve study plans as per GLP requirements and communicate with scientists and sponsor - Ensure methods validation, all documentation associated with studies is up-to-date and in compliance with GLP, Study Plan and SOPs - Ensures that study personnel are fully aware of their required duties within the studies, including data collection and integrity - Monitor the performance of experimental procedures. Coordinate study-related activities where necessary with the section… Show more - Develop and approve study plans as per GLP requirements and communicate with scientists and sponsor - Ensure methods validation, all documentation associated with studies is up-to-date and in compliance with GLP, Study Plan and SOPs - Ensures that study personnel are fully aware of their required duties within the studies, including data collection and integrity - Monitor the performance of experimental procedures. Coordinate study-related activities where necessary with the section leader - Monitor and ensure that expenditure of all resources is as cost effective as possible - Perform data analysis and interpretation of study results - Communicate appropriate information concerning studies to Sponsor, consultants, management, study team and the Quality Assurance Unit - Timely prepare and approve study reports - Ensures timely production of study reports Show less



AZlab Inc., Montreal, QC, Canada

• Consultant

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Montreal, QC, Canada Consultation Scope: - Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) - Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) - ISO requirements and implementation - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) - Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) - Assessments of the Laboratories based on country specification and international requirements - Laboratories Biosafety and Security (BS&S) assessment requirements, management, recommendations for improvements - Laboratories Design and Optimization -… Show more Consultation Scope: - Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) - Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) - ISO requirements and implementation - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) - Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) - Assessments of the Laboratories based on country specification and international requirements - Laboratories Biosafety and Security (BS&S) assessment requirements, management, recommendations for improvements - Laboratories Design and Optimization - Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Show less



CH2M

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• TADR Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2015

  Yerevan, Armenia Leading a group that was responsible for: Setting up a requirements for designing Government of Armenia medical and veterinary laboratories in accordance with international standards (WHO, OIE, EU, CDC, BMBL‐5); Laboratories BS&S assessments, plans, mentoring and risk management; Laboratories QA/QC principles; Training coordination and mentoring in the frame of CBEP project; Ensuring full and effective communication with close follow‐up for project teams in Armenia, and the US.



Black & Veatch / Southern Research Institute, USA

• Human Health Specialist

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

  Yerevan, Armenia Facilitating development of the CBEP Concept of Operation for biosurveillance in Armenia and supporting the development of the Biosurveillance Implementation Plan (BIP). This includes performing a Gap Analysis of current and desired CBEP capabilities in Armenia for detecting, diagnosing and reporting of Especially Dangerous Pathogens (EDPs). Assess Government of Armenia medical and veterinary laboratories’ capabilities with respect to molecular diagnostics and developing a plan for… Show more Facilitating development of the CBEP Concept of Operation for biosurveillance in Armenia and supporting the development of the Biosurveillance Implementation Plan (BIP). This includes performing a Gap Analysis of current and desired CBEP capabilities in Armenia for detecting, diagnosing and reporting of Especially Dangerous Pathogens (EDPs). Assess Government of Armenia medical and veterinary laboratories’ capabilities with respect to molecular diagnostics and developing a plan for incorporating rapid and affordable procedures such as PCR and ELISA. Show less



“Diagen Plus” Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

• Laboratory Manager / Director

  • Sep 2005 - Jul 2011

  Yerevan, Armenia Supervising and managing of over 20 laboratory employees; Implementing and supervising the Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assessment (EQA) of laboratory analysis; Implementing ISO 9001‐2008 in the laboratory; Developing and implementing scientific and healthcare projects in collaboration with various international scientific and medical organizations; Organizing co‐operation between hospitals and doctors; Preparing and holding seminars and presentations for medical personnel at… Show more Supervising and managing of over 20 laboratory employees; Implementing and supervising the Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assessment (EQA) of laboratory analysis; Implementing ISO 9001‐2008 in the laboratory; Developing and implementing scientific and healthcare projects in collaboration with various international scientific and medical organizations; Organizing co‐operation between hospitals and doctors; Preparing and holding seminars and presentations for medical personnel at various medical organizations; Selecting laboratory equipment by technical specifications in accordance with laboratory requirements; Building relationships with government and various commercial structures. Show less



University of Washington, Seattle, USA

• Postdoctoral Scientist

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

  Seattle, WA, USA Planning and conducting research experiments; Analyzing obtained data; Writing scientific manuscript; Students trainings.



Infectious Disease Research Institute, Seattle, USA

• Postdoctoral Scientist

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2004

  Seattle, WA, USA Planning and conducting research experiments; Analyzing obtained data; Writing scientific papers; Participating in scientific grant writing.



Institute of Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Yerevan, Armenia

• PH.D. Student, Junior Researcher

  • Jan 1998 - Jul 2002

  Yerevan, Armenia Planning and conducting research experiments; Analyzing obtained data; Writing scientific manuscripts and PhD thesis.



Veterinary Station, Murom, Russia

• Veterinarian

  • 1993 - 1997

  Responsible for providing veterinary service in animal husbandry as in big farms as in yard grown animals, veterinary control and preventive measures against infectious diseases, carry out veterinary testing and issuing a veterinary biosafety certificate for animal husbandry productions.