Zakaria Sharif

Home Address Contact Information

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Everett, WA 98204 Email: adnv9s@r.postjobfree.com

Education

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Mount Vernon WA

Internal Medicine Residency anticipated completion date June 2022

2015-2019 St. George’s University School of Medicine

St. George, Grenada

Doctor of Medicine

2012-2013 Case-Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

Masters of Science in Medical Physiology

2006-2011 University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

Research Experience

2010-2011 Effect of Domoic acid on fish, under Bryan Bill at National Oceanography & Atmospheric Association

2020 QI project, which implemented nurse driven CAUTI protocol for SVH and CVH. QI project, which implement new balloon bump protocol for SVH.

Work Experience

2019-Present Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, Skagit Regional Health

Active participation in the diagnosis, treatment and management of variety of diseases and conditions in both inpatient and outpatient setting.

Supervise and bedside teachings of interns and medical students

Perform procedures including but not limited to paracentesis, thoracentesis, arterial lines, central line and etc.

Engaged in organizational level committees and QI projects.

Participated in oral and poster presentation within the internal medicine department.

2015-2016 Review Group Facilitator, St. George’s University, St. George’s, Grenada

• Tutored and facilitated small group discussion for underclassman in Biochemistry and Physiology two days a week

Prepared power points from text book in order to facilitate small groups

2014-2015 Research Development 2, CMC Biologics, Seattle, Washington

Developed processes for efficient synthesis of oligonucleotides for PCR applications

Developed processes for efficient synthesis and use of solid supports for automated oligonucleotide production

Developed procedures for large-scale synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides

Served internal customers with research grade oligonucleotides: accepted orders, synthesized, purified, planned, and kept track

Used analytical instruments including HPLC, UHPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, fluorescent and other methods for compounds characterization

Kept laboratory records, documented process protocols, created SOPs and worksheets for manufacturing

Participated in the process of transferring projects to manufacturing from R&D

2013-2014 Research Analyst 2, Amgen, Seattle, Washington

Streamlined a faster throughput of titer assay result for Pilot Plant use

Created an organized laboratory using six sigma and implemented a new culture of lab practice to maintain organized lab

Managed and coordinated the transfer of projects from Development and Research into the GLP environment as a Contributing Scientist

Managed and coordinated resources for the Release and Stability testing of projects as Contributing Scientist including compiling test protocols and test article summary reports, reviewing and approving methods, reviewing documented test results, and communicating results to cross-functional teams

Analyzed Release and Stability samples for several different projects using HPLC and UHPLC, Elisa, UV/ViS, and compendial assays such as Clarity, Osmolality, and pH

Performed routine micro testing such as bio burden, endotoxin and Gram stain

Performed water sampling and associated water testing such as TOC

Wrote and reviewed standard operating procedures, methods and guidelines

Troubleshot equipment and experimental difficulties

Mentored and trained colleagues on relevant analytical techniques and business practices

2011-2012 Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician, Safeway Milk Plant,

Bellevue, Washington

Conducted laboratory tests and collected data to ensure adherence to company standards and federal statutes

Tested raw product samples and end-product for composition and presence of microorganisms

Calibrated and verified sterility of food manufacturing equipment and environment

Tested raw product samples and end-product for composition and presence of microorganisms

Completed bacterial culturing and plate counts for dairy products

Calibrated and verified sterility of food manufacturing equipment and environment

Edited and rewrote lab Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) book

Reviewed and approved manufacturing standard operating procedures, batch records, and other good manufacturing practice documentation

Ensure all required documentation such as co-packer documents and purchase orders are confirmed, approved, and reconciled during the production process to specification

Reviewed and approved raw materials in accordance to specific documentation

Approved the release of finished products to the finished goods warehouse for sale

Monitored, reviewed, and implemented standard operating procedures by monitoring other departmental staff and processes

Participated in provision of good manufacturing procedure training programs to other personnel

Extracurricular Activities

2015-2016 Member, Internal Medicine Club, St. George’s, Grenada

Conducted health fair for the surrounding community as well as administer physical exam skills

2013-2015 Tutor and Mentor, CARE, Seattle, WA

Tutored in math and science as well as mentor in college preparation for primary and secondary school students

2006-2009 Volunteer, SeaTac Community Center, SeaTac, WA

Spent every last Friday of the month with young adults who had mental disabilities doing games and activities

Professional Organizations

2017-Present American College of Physicians

Interests

Hiking, Playing Basketball, Running and Weight lifting

Languages

Somali, Proficiency Level: Native

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