Ashan Musafer - MSc, MBA
Field Application Scientist at Oxford Nanopore Technologies- Claim this Profile
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Thomas Mikeska, PhD, PCQI
It was a great pleasure working with Ashan. Tasks entrusted to him could be already considered to be completed. He is very enthusiastic and keen to learn new things. Ashan is a team player and his contributions to research projects were of great value. I can strongly recommend Ashan and he will be a great asset for any employer!
Alexander Dobrovic
Ashan Musafer has worked in my laboratory for the last four years. For personal reasons, he now needs to relocate to the Middle East/South Asia region. During the last 4 years, Ashan has been a major asset to our laboratory. He has shown himself to be an outstanding worker in terms of both intellectual capacity, organisational ability and responsible work ethic. Being a key player in our development of becoming a professional research and development organisation as well as a diagnostic service, Ashan has always shown initiative and has taken an innovative approach to his work. His laboratory skills are considerable covering next generation sequencing, droplet digital PCR, genotyping, DNA methylation and DNA/RNA extraction methodologies. Ashan has also been involved in training new laboratory staff and higher degree students. Added to his biomedical experience, Ashan has also started developing his business skills by pursuing an MBA. Ashan is well-liked by his colleagues and has a composed personality. He has already demonstrated considerable leadership within the group. Overall, I consider that Ashan is an accomplished individual whom I would recommend to any organisation. It has been a pleasure to have been associated with him.
Thomas Mikeska, PhD, PCQI
It was a great pleasure working with Ashan. Tasks entrusted to him could be already considered to be completed. He is very enthusiastic and keen to learn new things. Ashan is a team player and his contributions to research projects were of great value. I can strongly recommend Ashan and he will be a great asset for any employer!
Alexander Dobrovic
Ashan Musafer has worked in my laboratory for the last four years. For personal reasons, he now needs to relocate to the Middle East/South Asia region. During the last 4 years, Ashan has been a major asset to our laboratory. He has shown himself to be an outstanding worker in terms of both intellectual capacity, organisational ability and responsible work ethic. Being a key player in our development of becoming a professional research and development organisation as well as a diagnostic service, Ashan has always shown initiative and has taken an innovative approach to his work. His laboratory skills are considerable covering next generation sequencing, droplet digital PCR, genotyping, DNA methylation and DNA/RNA extraction methodologies. Ashan has also been involved in training new laboratory staff and higher degree students. Added to his biomedical experience, Ashan has also started developing his business skills by pursuing an MBA. Ashan is well-liked by his colleagues and has a composed personality. He has already demonstrated considerable leadership within the group. Overall, I consider that Ashan is an accomplished individual whom I would recommend to any organisation. It has been a pleasure to have been associated with him.
Thomas Mikeska, PhD, PCQI
It was a great pleasure working with Ashan. Tasks entrusted to him could be already considered to be completed. He is very enthusiastic and keen to learn new things. Ashan is a team player and his contributions to research projects were of great value. I can strongly recommend Ashan and he will be a great asset for any employer!
Alexander Dobrovic
Ashan Musafer has worked in my laboratory for the last four years. For personal reasons, he now needs to relocate to the Middle East/South Asia region. During the last 4 years, Ashan has been a major asset to our laboratory. He has shown himself to be an outstanding worker in terms of both intellectual capacity, organisational ability and responsible work ethic. Being a key player in our development of becoming a professional research and development organisation as well as a diagnostic service, Ashan has always shown initiative and has taken an innovative approach to his work. His laboratory skills are considerable covering next generation sequencing, droplet digital PCR, genotyping, DNA methylation and DNA/RNA extraction methodologies. Ashan has also been involved in training new laboratory staff and higher degree students. Added to his biomedical experience, Ashan has also started developing his business skills by pursuing an MBA. Ashan is well-liked by his colleagues and has a composed personality. He has already demonstrated considerable leadership within the group. Overall, I consider that Ashan is an accomplished individual whom I would recommend to any organisation. It has been a pleasure to have been associated with him.
Thomas Mikeska, PhD, PCQI
It was a great pleasure working with Ashan. Tasks entrusted to him could be already considered to be completed. He is very enthusiastic and keen to learn new things. Ashan is a team player and his contributions to research projects were of great value. I can strongly recommend Ashan and he will be a great asset for any employer!
Alexander Dobrovic
Ashan Musafer has worked in my laboratory for the last four years. For personal reasons, he now needs to relocate to the Middle East/South Asia region. During the last 4 years, Ashan has been a major asset to our laboratory. He has shown himself to be an outstanding worker in terms of both intellectual capacity, organisational ability and responsible work ethic. Being a key player in our development of becoming a professional research and development organisation as well as a diagnostic service, Ashan has always shown initiative and has taken an innovative approach to his work. His laboratory skills are considerable covering next generation sequencing, droplet digital PCR, genotyping, DNA methylation and DNA/RNA extraction methodologies. Ashan has also been involved in training new laboratory staff and higher degree students. Added to his biomedical experience, Ashan has also started developing his business skills by pursuing an MBA. Ashan is well-liked by his colleagues and has a composed personality. He has already demonstrated considerable leadership within the group. Overall, I consider that Ashan is an accomplished individual whom I would recommend to any organisation. It has been a pleasure to have been associated with him.
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Credentials
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Sales Negotiation
LinkedInJan, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Coaching Yourself to Career Success
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Leading Globally
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Transitioning from Manager to Leader
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B2B Marketing Foundations
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Smart Cities: Solving Urban Problems Using Technology
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Drug Commercialization
CourseraSep, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies
CourseraSep, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Genomic Technologies
CourseraSep, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity
CourseraAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up
CourseraAug, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Marketing
CourseraFeb, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Drug Discovery
CourseraOct, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Internal Auditor
Medical Laboratory Quality Network (MLQN)
Experience
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies
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United Kingdom
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Application Scientist
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May 2023 - Present
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Bio-Rad Laboratories
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Application Specialist
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Nov 2019 - Apr 2023
Providing advance training and application support for Bio-Rad's genomics and cell biology portfolio to customers and channel partners in the Middle East Region through virtual or field visits. Relationship building with key accounts and promoting brand loyalty within the region. Aligning channel partner activities with those of the EMEA tactical marketing plan Record keeping of all opportunities, assets and customer profile information on SFDC in a timely manner. Providing advance training and application support for Bio-Rad's genomics and cell biology portfolio to customers and channel partners in the Middle East Region through virtual or field visits. Relationship building with key accounts and promoting brand loyalty within the region. Aligning channel partner activities with those of the EMEA tactical marketing plan Record keeping of all opportunities, assets and customer profile information on SFDC in a timely manner.
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Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute
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Australia
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Research Scientist and Deputy Quality Manager
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
Research and development of novel genetic and epigenetic biomarkers for cancer diagnostics Proactively cultivate and maintain key relationships with oncologist, clinical trials coordinators and scientist to facilitate the sharing of field intelligence Delivering presentations on key findings and updates from research and development activities Participation in the planning, initiation and execution of a number of clinical trials and research projects:• AstraZeneca Australia (ID.T790M program) – EGFR Mutation testing of Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, plasma based companion diagnostic to TAGRISSO® Osimertinib • Dizal (Jiangsu) Pharmaceuticals China (JACKPOT1 study) - EGFR Mutation testing of NSCLC patients on oral Janus kinase inhibitor (AZD4205) in combination with Osimertinib. • Clovis Oncology USA (ARIEL2 PART2 study) – BRCA1 Methylation testing for ovarian cancer patients to predict response to oral PARP inhibitor Rubraca™ Rucaparib• NHMRC Australia (EMBRACE study) – BRCA1 Methylation testing in Phase II trial evaluating Olaparib® for breast cancer and relapsed ovarian cancer patients Interacting with senior management staff to develop project strategies, budgets and experimental workflows to ensure clarity around priorities and goals Mentoring PhD candidates and advance level masters students Acting as the deputy quality manager to ensure all activities are in accordance to ISO15189 regulatory requirements and compliance to NATA, NPAAC and TGA guidelines Technical expertise in molecular pathology: DNA / RNA Extractions (FFPE, plasma and cell lines etc), Droplet Digital PCR for mutation detection in liquid biopsy (CtDNA testing), High Resolution Melting (HRM) for methylation detection, Library Prep and Next Generation Sequencing (Illumina MiSeq user) for fusion detection Show less
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Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern)
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
Training obtained as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Research and Development Sample registration and blood processing (plasma collection from whole blood) DNA / RNA extraction from plasma, buffy coats, cell lines and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues through needle macro-dissection Droplet Digital PCR for mutation detection in liquid biopsies (CtDNA testing) High Resolution Melting (HRM) for methylation detection (MS-HRM)
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Education
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Monash University
Bachelor’s Degree, Biomedical Science -
RMIT University
Master’s Degree, Laboratory Medicine -
Victoria University
Master of Business Administration - MBA