Azim Shaikh
Nashik,Maharashtra
Summary
Proficient Assistant Manager with over 5 years’ experience in next generation sequencing, qPCR and overall 11 year experience of laboratory. Looking for a carrier opportunity where I can utilize my knowledge and skills and allow me to expand my knowledge in clinical science and public health services by learning new testing platforms and developing my skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Asst. Manager- Oncogenomics
Lifecell international Pvt ltd
Chennai
02.2023 - Current
- Involved in qPCR and NGS validations from kit optimization, nucleic acid isolations to sequencing for Novaseq 6000 and Ion S5 prime instruments
- Experience in qPCR and RT PCR experimental design, execution, assay development analysis is needed
- Writing the analytical method validation for NGS panels
- Preparing the NGS libraries (illumina and Ampliseq)
- Performing qPCR for multiple assays, analyzing data and preparing reports for BCR/ABL, EGFR and JAK2 etc
- Managing daily lab activities i.e Day to day sample processing from sample acceptance to sequencing
- Conduct weekly department meetings to provide information, empliment, unity and department suggestion
- Leading a team of 5+ team members and providing guidance to the them
- Providing training to the executives and Jr Executives
- Maintaining monthly Lab inventory
- Preparing the SOPs/EOPs and BPRs
- Failure analysis of unexpected results of test procedure.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Sr. Lab Technician
Datar cancer genetics Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Experience working in highly regulated environment such as CAP, NABL, CLIA laboratory accreditation standards
- Work in NGS Platform- Ion Proton and Sequencer, Ion Chef, Ion S5 Sequencer,Emulsion PCR, Enrichment and Quantitative PCR
- DNA, RNA Library preparation for NGS platform by using Ampliseq library kit & Oncomine PAN Cancer Kit
- Maintain accurate Batch Processing Records (BPRs) and training file in accordance with the company’s required standards such as GLP, Designing SOPs and EOPs
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of DNA: Agilent Micro Capillary Electrophoresis HS Assay and qPCR
- Launched the Molecular Department for COVID-19 testing, Processing 4,000 samples daily
- Document the experiments in Laboratory Information Management System(LIMS)
- Sample processing with archival and maintaining the consumption sheet
- Perform nucleic acid extraction (genomic DNA, cell free DNA, Exosomal RNA,
- FFPE/FT DNA and RNA) automated as well as manual.
- Calibrated lab equipment to safeguard accuracy and integrity of test results.
Lab Supervisor
DR. Rajole path
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Experience in performing hematology and biochemistry tests
- Proficient with staining techniques like H&E staining, Gram’s staining, PAP staining and AFB staining
- Collect blood from arterial blood gas (ABG), venous blood gas (VBG), and femoral artery separating plasma and serum from cells through centrifugation
- Assist in the diagnosis and prevention of diseases, including cancer, diabetes and AIDS by accurately recording and transmitting lab test results
- Perform routine lab equipment calibration and function checks to ensure accuracy
- Prepared and processed reagents, blood, stains, sputum and other patient specimens for microscopic testing and lab analysis according to standard practices
- Operated, maintained and sterilized lab equipment, including microscopes, automated analyzers, centrifuges, rotators and incubators to ensure accurate and timely test results.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
Lab Technician
Vrindavan Diagnostic Centre
Pune
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Setup pathology laboratory
- Marketing.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Intern
Vrindavan Diagnostic Centre
Kopargaon
- Observed and studied to handle and process clinical samples in pathology laboratory
- Learned to operate instruments like cell counter, centrifuge, microscope and other laboratory instruments
- Assisted senior Lab Technician in biochemistry tests, hematology tests and immunology tests.
Education
BSC - Medical Laboratory Technology
YCMOU Nashik
Kopargaon 2019
DIPLOMA - MEDICAL, TECHNICIAN
KBP Institute of Paramedical Collage
Kopargaon 2013
Master of Science - Microbiology
Kalinga University
Jaipur 2021 - Current
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word &PowerPoint)
- Equipment calibration and use
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Team work
- Team Collaboration
- Workflow Optimization
- Brand Development
- Internal Auditing
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Asst. Manager- Oncogenomics
Lifecell international Pvt ltd
02.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Microbiology
Kalinga University
2021 - Current
Sr. Lab Technician
Datar cancer genetics Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 01.2023
Lab Supervisor
DR. Rajole path
06.2014 - 03.2018
Lab Technician
Vrindavan Diagnostic Centre
08.2012 - 03.2014
Intern
Vrindavan Diagnostic Centre
BSC - Medical Laboratory Technology
YCMOU Nashik
DIPLOMA - MEDICAL, TECHNICIAN
KBP Institute of Paramedical Collage
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