Anastacia Hachem

Responsible for performing routine and complex testing of in-process production and final product samples in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures. Supported production and drug lot release by testing, calculating, and reviewing data for compliance to procedures and specifications. Operated and performed necessary dilutions of samples for Endosafe Nexus, an automated robotic techn

Performed sample collection and handling to support GMP operations and Environmental/Water monitoring within manufacturing, including viable air, particulate, and surface sampling of classified areas. Conducted water and in-process bioburden testing via membrane filtration and spread plate method. Enumerated bacterial colonies and managed data entry/review using LIMS, LMES, and CIMS.

Responsible for running various tests and analyzing water samples in an inorganic chemistry laboratory under supervision. Displayed proper lab protocol and followed standard operating procedures. Performed data entry and analysis for each sample, including pH, conductivity, turbidity, and various chemical analyses.

Focused on detecting protein-protein interactions between Dengue NS3 protein and RHIM-containing proteins using bioinformatics tools. Utilized techniques such as BLAST for querying and forming multiple sequence alignments of amino acids. Employed software like Geneious and UCSF Chimera for consensus sequence alignments, motif searches, and comparative visualizations of protein structures.

Worked alongside a microbiology professor to conduct antibiotic resistance-based experiments. Isolated and cultured bacteria from soil samples and used the disk diffusion method to detect antibiotic resistant bacteria. Gained skills in aseptic technique, serial dilution, gram staining, microscopy, and bacterial cell culturing.

Currently pursuing a Master of Biomedical Science. Expected to graduate in 2026.

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Biotechnology Manufacturing Methods, Drug Discovery, Organic Chemistry, Medical Microbiology

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology. Relevant coursework included Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Biotechnology Manufacturing Methods, Drug Discovery, Organic Chemistry, and Medical Microbiology.