zahra mohammad

Led the comprehensive development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all operational aspects, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements. Managed third-party external audits and implemented regular internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Formulated and executed short-term as well as long-term financial strategies, meticulously aligning them with organizational objectives while ensuring prudent financial management. Supervised and orchestrated all facets of fundraising endeavors, from grant applications to securing external funding, ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of the organization.

Directed the development and maintenance of robust systems, ensuring adherence to client requirements and industry standards, driving operational excellence, and elevating quality assurance. Initiated and led investigations, conducted root cause analyses, and formulated corrective action plans, minimizing risks and ensuring operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Developed highly detailed and tailored research protocols, establishing a robust framework for comprehensive investigations in the realms of food and environmental sciences. Managed the seamless transfer of technology from research to production, authoring comprehensive protocols (SOPs), rigorous quality control procedures, and extensive training programs.

Led R&D initiatives focusing on product development and microbiological safety, overseeing protocol design and technology transfer to SOPs, quality control procedures, and training programs. Provided extensive expertise in HACCP, ISO, FDA, and USDA requirements, managing a sample testing laboratory meeting GMP regulations.

Identified opportunities and trends associated with food safety, quality, and environmental safety programs across the organization and executed action plans to drive continuous improvement in food operations. Led the integration of food safety, quality, and process control systems into one comprehensive program to ensure compliance and effective programs.

Provided facility support and oversaw compliance with other facilities and corporate Food Safety systems such as HACCP, hygienic zoning, environmental pathogen monitoring, and facility food safety training. Developed and implemented GMP and Food Safety training programs for all employees.

Activities and societies: Dissertation: Detection of Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella aerosolized in various areas of commercial slaughter plants by using dynamic bioaerosol monitoring techniques. Utilized cultural, immunoassay, and molecular methods.

Completed a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology/Safety, with a dissertation focused on the detection of Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella aerosolized in commercial slaughter plants. Utilized cultural, immunoassay, and molecular methods for research.

Obtained a Master of Science degree in Food Microbiology/Safety from the College of Agriculture & Life Science, Department of Nutrition and Food Science.

Grade: Second Place Excellent Undergraduate Research Award 1996

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.