Aafrin Shaikh
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 3 years of educational and hands-on experience in Lab and Assay development research studies. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving. Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out wide array of studies. Diligent, industrious and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into research field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
OPKO Diagnostics LLC
Woburn
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in development of artificial matrices to reduce the background signals in Insulin, PCT project.
- Performed mining of Ab-Ag pairs and selection of more potential primary and secondary insulin Antibodies for Insulin assay in order to archive maximum assay recovery and reduce non specific bindings
- Assisted in Insulin assay component stability study (Ag-Ab conjugated pair, Controls, calibrators, Insulin stock solutions etc)
- Experience to compose Experiment request and modify the design history index procedures and standard operating (mfg) procedures based on quality standards
- Competence in dataset collection, execution of Experiment request, conducting statistical analysis of data, and summarizing results in graphical or tabular form
- Achieved Insulin Assays and its data analysis experience using statistical software Auto-slope and Max-slope.
- Distilled large amounts of raw data information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- I am very proficient in robust graphical data visualizations and recommendations for quantitative data analysis, selection and collection and Always proved myself as Flexible, self- motivating, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and as well as good team player
- Subject Matter Expert of 4K Score Project (hk2, iPSA ag diagnosis assay components). Due to the 4K SCORE Project transfer, I have successfully trained new technicians for production techniques and critical skills of process manufacturing.
- Able to implement strategy (used agile approach) to train new users. Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings. Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
Formulation Technician
OPKO Diagnostic LLC
Woburn
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Lab work: Operated, cleaned, and maintained laboratory equipment including corrective and preventative maintenance on associated equipment, as required
- Experience of preparation of max 90L assay buffers and antigen stocks with having skills of weighing, centrifugation, thawing and aliquotting etc., Also Maintained data records, and batches tracking throughout the process according to compliance standards requirement
- Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid using strict safety protocols...
- For analysis and maintenance of Inventory, I have used EXCEL for statistical and mathematical counts.
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Worked with SAP software to purchase raw materials for lab and general plastic supplies and glassware
- Communicated with vendor for better quality and price of material for company raw material specification verification and approval
- Used PRISM software for Data mining, Deviation and Document changes and supplier evaluation based on GMP guidelines.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2023
Master of Science - Microbiology
CHARUSAT
India05.2019
Skills
- ELISA Assay
- Inventory management
- Familiar with COBAS
- Microsoft Excel Expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Worked under CLIA quality system
- Experience of SAP for Purchasing raw Materials
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Experiment Design
- Data collection and organization
- Lab safety & Operations
- Research and Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- AHIMA membership
- MAhima Membership
- HIMSS Membership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited Working
Urdu
Full Professional
Additional Information
1. Oleksandra Campbell
Former Material Manager
OPKO Diagnostics LLC, | Woburn – MA (01801)
Contact: +1 (603) 296 5280
2. Ahmad Aljuboori
Former Conjugation Scientist
OPKO Diagnostics LLC, | Woburn – MA (01801)
Contact: +1 (207) 274 1009
3. Dr. Anoop Markande
Professor/ Mentor of Dissertation Work
Department of Biological Sciences
P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, CHARUSAT | GUJARAT-388421 (India)
Contact: +91 9712403341
Email: anoopmarkande@gmail.com
Timeline
Research Associate
OPKO Diagnostics LLC
07.2021 - 01.2023
Formulation Technician
OPKO Diagnostic LLC
01.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Microbiology
CHARUSAT
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