Lab technician, manufacturing and RD Scientist

SHEEDEH MAHBOOBIPOOR

Gurnee, IL *****

Phone: 847-***-**** Email: ********@*****.*** SUMMARY

Dedicated Technical Support Scientist with extensive training experience. Professional with exceptional knowledge and expertise in Medical Devices and diagnostic assay product development. Proficient in Design & Change Control, market product support, and Building /Facilities projects. Extensive Operations experience throughout the product life cycle in an FDA-regulated environment. Over 25 years of experience in a global Pharmaceutical Corporation. Creative problem-solving skills, strong work ethic, and highly adaptable; able to work in an ever-changing business. Strong communication and people skills with a commitment to mentoring and diversity/inclusion activities. Ability to supervise multiple projects concurrently.

EXPERIENCE

ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS DIVISION

Alinity R/D 2013 - 2023

•Organized & executed, the activities for safe and timely deliveries of Panels and document review for COVID assays: SARs IgG, SARs IgM, and SARS IgG II. Performed panel prep, documentation, and reviews with 24-hour turnaround times.

•Developed & optimized assay performance, processes, & products through Verification and Stability studies on ARCHITECT and Alinity c/i instruments.

•As a Laboratory Safety Officer, ensured lab compliance with GLP, OSHA, and EHS standards.

•Founder of the first training program for ICQ department. Created a training guide and a list of helpful links needed for the department at large. Solely responsible for certifying new employees and cross-training existing employees for their ICQ roles.

Facilities AP8b/AP20

•Assisted the building manager with company policies and standards for lab-related work orders, Safety, Health, and Environmental standards, etc.

•Liaise with functional teams such as Lab owners, Quality, Engineering, GEHS, etc. to achieve the required cooperation and support of the building’s day-to-day activities.

•Assisted hiring managers in finding open desk space for new employees.

Change Management Group 2009 - 2012

•Ensure the accuracy and quality of documents by analyzing data, evaluating outcomes, and determining the best course of action. Organized, prepared, and routed packages for document change requests using Electronic Package Approval System.

•Utilized project management skills to lead and complete projects in a timely manner (BfS, Genesis).

Technical Support – PRISM 2006 - 2009

•Provided technical support for PRISM Hepatitis and Retrovirus U.S. launch.

•Coordinated, supervised and participated in protocol execution, data analysis & data verification for major investigational studies.

Technical Liaison - Atlas Transfer Project 2004 - 2006

•Facilitated the transfer of Abbott products to Ireland, United Kingdom, and Germany.

•Coordinated with the Technical, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and Planning functions to receive the production and testing of over 80 products.

Senior Product Specialist - Focused Factory 2003 - 2004

•Audited labs, documentation, training modules, and manufacturing formulas to certify quality & ensure compliance.

•Collected and analyzed manufacturing productivity metrics (on-time preps, cost analysis, cycle time).

•Coordinated over 20 technicians in scheduling, documenting, and manufacturing of hepatitis reagents.

Senior Product Specialist - Operations Team 1991 - 2003

•Performed & train others on protein conjugations and purifications, and audited manufacturing documents for the Operations team.

• Frequently interacted with FDA to answer questions about HIV and HEP documents and the production of the assays.

•Developed and implemented a manufacturing process change resulting in $270,000 annual cost savings.

SHEEDEH MAHBOOBIPOOR

Gurnee, IL 60031

Phone: 847-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

AURORA UNIVERSITY—Aurora, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Minor in Biology)

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Supported Global Citizenship efforts, as the site coordinator & volunteer champion to help 2016 - 2022

and motivate underprivileged students.

Core Dx Diversity & Inclusion Work Stream 2021 – 2023

•Team lead for employee network recruiting and hiring

Women Leaders in Action (WLA/DWA) 2002 - 2013

•Active member of DWA & WLA outreach and event-planning committees

African Education Initiative 2000 - 2007

•Vice President of African Educational Initiative

•Charter of this group is promoting educational opportunities in scientific fields for students in African countries

Vice President award for dedication and excellence in performance (PRISM) 2006 & 2008

Lake County Race Unity Task Force 2000 - 2016

•Board member for the Lake County Race Unity Task Force, organized to strengthen unity among all people through education and collaboration.

•Presented to politicians, judges, lawyers, and teachers on how to promote awareness of diversity in the workplace for the cities of North Chicago, Gurnee, and Waukegan

Tahirih Justice Center 1999 - 2013

•Translator of legal documents sent to and from the Tahirih Justice Center and interpretation for the attorney.

•Charter for this group is to provide pro bono legal help to women in third-world countries needing asylum in the United States

Abbott Mentoring Program 1999 - 2013

•Participated in the development and implementation of the mentoring program.

•Provided advice and guidance to Abbott employees, both within and outside the formal program

Abbott Diversity Council 1997 - 1999

•Increased Abbott employees' awareness of diversity in the workplace

•Projects included the launch of the Abbott daycare center, implementation of nursing mothers' rooms at Abbott Park, and promotion of work/life balance including job-share flex time.

Friends of Persian Culture Conference 1995 - present

•Coordinated and organized Persian cultural activities for more than 2000 people, including people of Persian heritage residing in various parts of the world and other nationalities

•Responsibilities include registration, youth classes, various presentations (history of Persian women leaders, the importance of religion in children's lives, etc.), and social activities

Recruiting Activities 1993 - 2013

•Represented Leader of in-house screening of resumes, phone screening, and interviewing for BS candidates. Guest speaker, Diversity Dinner – University of Illinois Champaign Urbana as well as Multicultural Club at Purdue University

•Recruited Ph.D., MS, BS, and intern candidates at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Illinois-Chicago, Purdue University

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