Food Safety Pharmacy Technician

Suhayb Alsabbry

Ezdan Hotel

USA cell 602-***-****, Qatar cell 974-********,

Email: *********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Biological Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA 2016

Maricopa-Arizona State University Pathways Program (MAPP) 2011 - 2013

High School Diploma, Camelback High School, Phoenix, Arizona, USA 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE

Arizona Nutritional Supplement, Chandler

Microbiology Technician (03/2019)-Present

Designing and executing laboratory testing according standard procedures:

Performing quantitative microbiological analyses on raw materials and finished products using a wide variety of methods and procedures.

Performing total plate counts, isolation and identification or suspected pathogens (coli-forms, salmonella, staphylococcus Aureus, Escherichia coli, Listeria monoctyogenes and Clostridium species)

Performing yeast cell culture methods, aseptic and sterile techniques, optical microscopy, bacteria staining, plating methods (steak, spread, pour, replica)

Performing enumeration and identification of bacteria, media, and buffer preparation, microbial analysis of facility water.

Conducting microbiological analysis to address food safety management issue such as HACCP, microbiological environmental monitoring and prerequisite programs.

Collecting and testing environmental monitoring samples.

Reading cultures for the presence and absence of probiotic growth.

Preparing and analyzing samples for target organisms and pathogens

Collaborating with cross-training on HPTLC, UV, Infrared spectrometer, and wet chem.

Performing and interpreting multiple real-time PCR assays to detect and characterize potential pathogens and ensure assay quality.

Recording all data and results in specified forms with accuracy and then writing reports and documenting results of tests in detail, providing assistance in rewriting, and updating SOP.

Administrative duties of the lab

Participating in the laboratory quality assurance and safety program, providing health and safety procedure; ensuring compliance to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.

Overseeing quality control during random testing and lab reference samples (5s).

Maintaining strict standards of quality and assisting with QC and QA activities

Identifying process improvements to increase data quality, lower cost, and reduce turnaround times.

Performing calibration, verification of laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring all equipment are up to date and maintained.

Performing regular stationary source inspections at regulated facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal permits and regulations.

Providing technical support to R&D for new product development by assisting in conducting experiments to verify/reject various types of hypotheses.

Verify samples upon arrival, and notify clients and management of any inconsistencies

Was awarded employee of the month for Dec 2019 for my continued excellent performance, meticulous attention to details, and continued growth by taking on more responsibility when needed.

Dairy Herd Laboratory, Chandler

Laboratory Technician (01/2018) -(03/2019)

Performed complete microbiological testing and analysis on Feed (Crude protein, fat, moisture, ash, ADF, NDF, starch, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, iron, manganese, sugar)

Performed Bulk Tank Sample Analysis, including Standard Plate Count (SPC) & Lab Pasteurized Count (LPC), Somatic Cell Count (SCC), Mycoplasma & Coliform screening

Conducted antibiotic detection and sensitivity testing.

Performed calculations and assisted in preparing data for evaluation.

Assisted in developing an experimental design and performed numerous agar plate testing for dairy products.

Performed analytical and microbial tests on products such as food, water, ingredients and environmental samples, ensuring products and processes comply with all relevant procedures, principles and regulations.

Accurately followed all standard of practice procedures, USDA and FDA guidelines for pathogenic testing in food and environment samples.

Oversaw inventory levels, implementing a new process that ensured 100% stock availability, while increasing inventory turnover.

Assisted in developing, writing and updating, laboratory SOP, and approved procedures.

Communicated with client services to resolve missing information cases.

Performed repair work ensuring laboratory equipment’s are maintained and scheduling professional repair.

CVS Caremark, Chandler

Pharmacy Technician (03/2017) -(03/2018)

Researched and resolved dosage conflicts, potentially harmful drug interactions, insurance issues, and other matters to ensure patient safety/wellness and build customer loyalty.

Worked alongside licensed pharmacists to provide excellent service within a high-volume retail setting.

Helped migrate pharmacy to new patients’ records system - transferred hundreds of profiles to a database and trained several coworkers on the new system.

Directly assisted an average of 45 customers per day, responding to inquiries and problems.

Handled treatment authorization and service authorization requests as well as performed billing procedures.

Participated in calling insurance companies to retrieve patient information, applying it to patient’s profile to determine the final cost of the prescription.

Established and maintained patient profiles, including demographic information, medication, and allergies.

BioDetek Laboratory, Mesa

Research Assistance (08/2015) -(12/2017)

Monitored and identified microorganisms in a wide range of environments.

Performed disinfectant testing or various phenolic compounds, quaternary ammonium compounds, and synthetic detergents to determine if association of official analytical chemist efficacy standard are met.

Assisted in surface treatment technologies for efficient cleaning and microbial control.

Aided in research, analysis, and experimentation for product and process development of Water treatment technologies.

Perform experiments and manage routine in characterizing of antibodies, DNA extraction, and plasmid DNA preparation.

Assisted in preforming methods for detection of pathogens in water, food and environmental matrices.

Performed media preparation for microbiological and Planning complex research projects analysis.

Maintained and purified: bacteria, phage stocks, and cell culture.

Kept lab area clean and in order ensuring all equipment’s in good working order.

Skills

Knowledge of all relevant protocols, processes and equipment.

Keeping up to date with scientific and research developments.

Patient by nature and never getting irritated if things go slowly.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment

Strong ability to balance multiple priorities with excellent time management skills

Act quickly and decisively

Optimistic, Disciplined

Skilled in aseptic techniques

Polite and patience nature

Able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently

Basic understanding of Good Laboratory Practice/ Good Manufacturing Practices.

Personal Computer Skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft office.

Fluent in English, Intermediate Arabic

Educational Awards and Certificates

Substitute Teaching certified State of Arizona Department of Education

Proficient certificate in Real-time PCR Veriflow Technology Invisible Sentinel

Received Training in BioLumix System Neogen Food Safety Division

COVID-19 partners platform to support country preparedness and response Record of Achievement World health Organization

Certificate of Achievement in The Extremes of life: Microbes and Their Diversity Kyoto University

Reference:

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