Zainab Ahmad
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position in a company that will enable me to utilize prior experiences, education, and professional integrity in order to be an asset to the company.
SKILLS
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, OSHA, QA, cGMPs, GDP and cGLPs.
• Cobas Machine knowledge
• PH Meters knowledge
• Blood and Plasma testing
• Glucose reads
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong problem solving techniques.
• Team work oriented, self-efficient, independent project starter and leadership oriented.
EDUCATION
Master Certificate in Forensic Sciences specialized in DNA and Serology
University of Florida-Gainesville, FL
Bachelors of Art in Chemistry
Florida Atlantic University-Boca Raton, FL
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. (2004-2015)
Research Associate Aug 2012-June 2015
Medical Device Research: Analysis for electrochemical glucose assays, current and new product development planning and collaboration, manufacturing support for pilot stability testing, preparation of testing procedures, planning, multiple reference instruments, chemical formulation development for product improvement and consumer safety. PH meters, chemical analyzers, blood prep/ adjusting for Hct/Glu, DI water support, Incubator monitoring, data analysis, documentation/ QA implementation. Formal and informal written research reports.
Quality Control Nov 2007-Aug 2012
Performed quality control testing on all blood glucose monitoring products. Code testing and code establishment of test strips manufactured daily on patented product lines to include True Track, True Test, Prestige, Sidekick, True Read, using FAD and PQQ chemistry. Determination of aqueous control standard ranges. Verification testing of raw materials.
Production Laboratory Technician II Aug 2004- Nov 2007
Development, customization, and hand preparation of batch chemistry in the wet lab used in the production environment for a variety of product lines to include the co-brands of Prestige, True Track, and True Test glucose monitors as well as Ketocare and device controls for consumer sale and use.