Molecular and Environmental Microbiologist
Resume:
ANN HAMMAD
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST CALGARY, T*R *P4 403-***-****
DETAILS
Calgary, T2R 0P4
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
MSc degree in Environmental
Microbiology and Biotechnology
from the University of Alberta
More than 2 years of experience in
GMP and regulatory environments
5 years of environmental research
experience
Extensive customer service
experience in various sectors
Project management including
design and improvement of
current and new processes
Strong interpersonal, time
management, communication
and technical report writing skills
Experience with interpreting,
analyzing and presenting data and
analytical results
Eligible for registration as a
Professional Biologist (P.Biol.)
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Alberta, Edmonton
2012 — 2015
• NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS)
• Walter H Johns Graduate Fellowship
• Interdisciplinary Research EnviroNorth Fellowship
• Canadian Circumpolar Institute (CCI) Circumpolar/Boreal Alberta Research (C/BAR) and Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) for field work Baccalaureate in Science, Honours Biopharmaceutical Sciences (CO-OP) (Genomics option), University of Ottawa, Ottawa
2006 — 2011
• Dean’s Honour List
• Cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Quality Assurance Analyst at Advanced Orthomolecular Research, Calgary, AB November 2019 — Present
• Develop and maintain AOR’s Quality Management System based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Health Canada requirements
• Assist with SOPs and process proposals that comply with Health Canada Regulations
• Liaise with Health Canada and US FDA to ensure regulatory requests and issues are addressed
• Understand new regulatory requirements and make appropriate adjustments
• Generate, review and approve production batch records
• Approve/release/reject all raw materials and finished products
• Assess, review and approve deviations, investigations, out of specification results, change control requests and CAPAs
• Implement and maintain quality improvement initiatives to improve productivity and product quality
• Work closely with several departments to ensure products are ready for release in a timely manner
Environmental/Food Microbiology Analyst at Bureau Veritas (previously Maxxam Analytics), Calgary, AB
May 2018 — November 2019
• Perform microbiological analysis of environmental and food samples provided by commercial customers
• Consult on improvements or modifications to current and new processes
• Assist with preparing regulatory submissions for internal, external and government audits
• Work with other lab analysts to meet delivery expectations; coordinate the availability of supplies and equipment
• Organize and schedule daily lab activities; track and monitor project deliverables and timelines to meet clients’ deadlines
• Reviewed and maintained inventory to ensure lab function Alternate Qualified Person In Charge (AQPIC) at Matrix Logistics Services Limited, Calgary, AB
February 2016 — February 2017
• Ensure compliance with Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Narcotic Control Regulations and Food and Drug Regulations
• Coordinate the distribution of prescription medication to pharmacies across Western Canada
• Maintain accurate records for shipping, receiving and inventory control
• Work with supply chain and logistics team to meet deadlines
• Review and maintain inventory and investigate inventory losses and overages
• Assist customer service in resolving customer claims Microbiology/ Molecular Biology Technologist at Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON May 2009 — August 2012
• Environmental sampling from multiple matrices including soil, groundwater and wastewater effluent
• Read and write scientific papers, reports and reviews
• Develop and validate new and existing microbiological detection methods to detect pathogens in various environments
• Master genomic methods such as cloning, PCR, real time PCR, RFLP and DGGE
• Optimize DNA extraction and purification methods, PCR protocols and DGGE and RFLP conditions
• Isolate bacterial and fungal nucleic acids from various environmental matrices
• Aid in maintaining laboratory equipment, documents and inventories
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