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Fatima Fakih

@fatimafakih

Molecular biology and lab science intern focused on R&D, physicochemical analysis, microbiology, and scientific writing.

Lebanon

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a lab-focused R&D role where I can apply molecular biology and microbiology methods to product development and QA/QC, while growing my skills in scientific writing, SOPs, and data-driven analysis in cosmetics or pharma.

I’m a Molecular Biology graduate (MSc) with hands-on experience across R&D, physicochemical analysis, and microbiology laboratory workflows. My training blends molecular techniques with practical quality-minded laboratory execution, from formulation support to data-driven reporting.

In internships at Infinity Chemical Solutions and Sapuna & Infinity Chemical Solutions, I supported cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and veterinary-related projects, including saline solution formulation, multivitamin softchew development for pets, stability studies, and biotechnology research. I also contributed to physicochemical and quality control testing—covering viscosity, organoleptic evaluation, acid–base titration, bleach titration, active matter determination, and QA/QC procedures.

I help build reliable research outputs by developing SOPs and supporting microbiological quality control, including membrane filtration and microbiological testing for cosmetic and detergent products. I combine careful lab technique with scientific writing—performing literature reviews, scientific data collection and analysis, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications and conference participation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Physicochemical Analysis Internship

Infinity Chemical Solutions

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Performed physicochemical and quality control analysis for cosmetic and detergent products, including viscosity testing, organoleptic evaluation, acid-base and bleach titrations, and active matter determination.

Quality Control Titrating Active Chlorine Determination Active Matter

Microbiology Laboratory Internship

Infinity Chemical Solutions

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Helped set up and prepare a microbiology laboratory for cosmetic and detergent product analysis, including culture media preparation, membrane filtration water testing, microbiological quality control procedures, and SOP development.

Microbiological Laboratory Setup Media Preparation Membrane Filtration Microbiological Testing SOP Development Microorganism Identification

Research and Development Internship

Sapuna & Infinity Chemical Solutions

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Conducted R&D activities for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and veterinary-related projects, including saline solution formulation, multivitamin soft-chew development for pets, stability studies, and biotechnology research.

Cosmetics Research Pharmaceutical R&D Veterinary Product Development Solution Preparation Multivitamin Soft Chew Development Biotechnology Research

Scientific Research and Writing

Lebanese University

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Contributed to scientific literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and academic writing for student theses and scientific articles.

literature review Data Collection Data Analysis Scientific Writing Academic Writing Technical Documentation

Research Internship (EHRL)

Environment and Health Research Laboratory (EHRL)

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Contributed to research on insertion/deletion polymorphism in the LRPAP1 gene and its association with lipid profiles and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in the Lebanese population.

PCR Scientific Data Analysis

Master 2 Internship (EHRL)

Environment and Health Research Laboratory (EHRL)

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Master 2 internship thesis work on the association between SstI polymorphism of the Apolipoprotein CIII gene and hypertriglyceridemia and atherogenic indices in the Lebanese population.

PCR

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lebanese University

Master 2 in Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology

2020 - 2021

Grade: Good

Master 2 in Molecular Biology (2020–2021) with Honor: Good. Thesis topic: Association of the SstI polymorphism of the Apolipoprotein CIII gene with hypertriglyceridemia and atherogenic indices in the Lebanese population.