Sakina Abid

Developed and implemented comprehensive compliance programs to ensure adherence to laboratory requirements. Ensured timely submission of required reports and documentation from lab technicians to the leadership team.

Successfully set up and equipped PBMC processing labs at multiple research sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Supervised a team of clinical laboratory technicians, ensuring efficient and accurate testing processes.

Performed various laboratory tests and experiments to support microbiology research and development projects. Prepared and sterilized culture media, reagents, and equipment for microbiological analysis.

Maintained good record keeping for all testing performed as mandated by established protocols. Used methods like DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing, and NGS library prep for sequencing services and BSL-2 diagnostic tests.

Conducted pre-analytical, analytical, or post-analytical laboratory tests and procedures. Recorded and evaluated data in accordance with methods requested.

Performed environmental sampling of controlled environments and recorded test data according to established procedures compliant with cGMP and FDA guidelines. Executed assays which included ELISAs, Immunofluorescence, PCR, BCA, Western blot and Bradford.

Completed a Bachelor of Biological and Physical Sciences with a concentration in Microbiology. Gained a thorough understanding of lab procedures and post-experiment processes, along with knowledge of policies, standards, and conditions set by various governmental and accrediting agencies.