Experience

Leeds Beckett University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Master Degree Student

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Using tCRISPRi to knockdown Ecoli's genes and study these effects. Using the data to generate the first AI cell model



UK Lighthouse Lab Network

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bioscience Lead and Trainer (COVID-19 UK National Testing Team)

  • Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  Bioscience Lead: - Ensure the provision of efficient, effective and timely analysis of patient samples for COVID-19.- Using LIMS to upload and report data. - Disposable of clinical waste.- Ensure that any incidents, accidents, near misses, dangerous situation or shortcoming in health safety are reported and trained for.- Oversee small teams of people delivering lab based screening assays and advise staff on any technical difficulties.- Evaluating and assessing new equipment, consumables or diagnostic kits.- Liaise with operations staff including logistics procurement, staffing and LIMS team.- Participate in production of risk assessments and ensuring that control measures are implemented.- Ensure compliance with UKAS and other accreditation and certification programs.- Participate in reviewing internal and external quality assurance programs.- Implementing corrective actions as a result of safety inspections/audits. Producing risk assessments for new and excising work.- Work in association with the Department of Health, Medicines Discovery Catapult, UK Biocentre, the University of Glasgow, the Scottish Government, BioAscent, the University of Dundee, AstraZeneca, GSK, and the University of Cambridge.Trainer:- Staff training and supervision.- Teaching trainee how to be compliant to meet ISO 15189, how to use aseptic techniques and how to work in a class 2 laminar flow hood.- Ensure that good pipetting techniques and practice is followed.- Ensure maintenance of high standard of work in accordance to the company’s quality policy.- Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe working environment.- Communicating with all members of the wider team to ensure smooth running of the facility.- Actively meeting with the team to update the training program.- Responsibility for passing/ failing new applicants after assessment of their skills and safety awareness.

• Lab Scientist (COVID-19 UK National Testing Team)

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

  - Testing samples for potential SARS-CoV-2 virus infection using RT-qPCR, pipetting, GLP, GCP and aseptic techniques in a BSL-2.- Managing samples from receipt through to sample processing and storage in line with laboratory processes, following COSHH protocol.- Using Kingfisher Flex purification system, LIMS, Hamilton robot, 7500 fast RT-PCR, VIAFLO 96 and QuantStudio 7 Flex.- Participating in laboratory duties including preparation of workstations at the start of a shift and cleaning down stations at the end of a shift.- Report any equipment/process/safety issues in accordance with the relevant SOP. - Working in accordance with all laboratory SOPs and quality standards.- Communicating with all members of the shift team to ensure smooth running of the facility.- Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are adhered to at all times.



Bupa Global

• United Kingdom
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Advisor

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  - Assessing patient’s medical condition and checking the requested treatment.- Advising if the treatment is suitable or not based on patient's condition and under the company rules and guidelines.- Staying updated with the new guidelines for treatments.- Providing an approval for treatment or assessment for the claims.- Handling French speaking customers.



As-Salam International Hospial

• Microbiologist

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

• Clinical Pharmacist

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  - Assess the status of the patient’s health problems and determine whether the prescribed medications are optimally meeting the patient’s needs and goals of care.- Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the patient’s medications.- Recognize untreated health problems that could be improved or resolved with appropriate medication therapy.- Follow the patient’s progress to determine the effects of the patient’s medications on his or her health.- Consult with the patient’s physicians and other health care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient’s needs and contributes effectively to the overall therapy goals.- Advise the patient on how to best take his or her medications.- Support the health care team’s efforts to educate the patient on other important steps to improve or maintain health, such as exercise, diet, and preventive steps like immunization.



al salama pharmacy

• Pharmacist

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  - Advising patients on medicines, including how to take them, dosage and what reactions may occur- Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to the patients are suitable