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Kareem Abo-Zaid

@kareemabo-zaid

Senior research specialist focused on analytical standards for herbal and pharmaceutical analysis.

I am a Senior Research Specialist with extensive experience preparing and standardizing analytical standards, particularly herbal markers, to support pharmaceutical analysis and academic research.

Over more than a decade I progressed through roles at NAWAH Scientific from Research Assistant to Senior Research Specialist, developing plant-specific compounds and delivering high-quality standards used by pharmaceutical companies and research institutes.

My technical strengths include analytical HPLC, preparative HPLC, flash chromatography, and proficiency with Empower and Intersoft software, combined with hands-on experience in teaching and organizing laboratory workshops.

I hold a B.Sc. in Pharmacy and Biotechnology from the German University in Cairo and have completed professional courses in business administration, sales and marketing, and basic life support, reflecting my commitment to scientific excellence and practical collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Research Specialist

Current

NAWAH Scientific

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Specialized in preparation and standardization of analytical standards and plant-specific compounds for pharmaceutical analysis, supporting companies and institutes with high-quality reference materials.

Flash Chromatography Herbal Marker Identification Intersoft

Researcher

NAWAH Scientific

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)

Conducted analytical research and contributed to development of compounds and standards for pharmaceutical and academic studies within NAWAH Scientific.

Intersoft

Assistant Researcher

NAWAH Scientific

Sep 2018 - Sep 2023 (5 years)

Supported research projects focusing on pharmaceutical analysis and laboratory workflows, assisting in analytical method implementation and data collection.

Laboratory Methods Data Analysis

Pharmacist

Egyptian Armed Forces - Medical Compound Kobry Al Qobba

Sep 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year)

Served as a pharmacist providing medication dispensing and pharmaceutical services within a military medical compound.

Patient Counseling Inventory Management Regulatory Compliance

Teaching Assistant

German University in Cairo

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Assisted instruction and organized workshops including behavioral testing and HPLC determination of neurotransmitters in a chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity mice model.

Teaching Assistance Experimental Design

Research Assistant

German University in Cairo

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)

Supported academic research projects and participated in workshops on nanotechnology and neurochemical assay methods.

Research Assistance Neurotransmitter Assays

Pharmacist

Public Pharmacy

Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year)

Provided community pharmacy services including dispensing, patient counseling, and medication management.

Patient Counseling Inventory Management Record keeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

German University in Cairo

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy and Biotechnology

2011 - 2016

Activities and societies: Research assistant (2013–2017); Teaching assistant (2016–2017); Organized and instructed workshop on behavioral testing and HPLC determination of neurotransmitter levels; Member of Pharmacy 5th Year Curriculum Committee.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Biotechnology with coursework and research activities including workshops on nanotechnology and behavioral testing.