Camelia Eldawy
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Detailed Scientist with a background in Clinical/manufacturing and Academic Research, as well as 5-years in Research and Development and over 2 years experience in biomanufacturing. Talents include leading studies for downstream process with a focus in homogenization and Microfiltration as well as data composition. Diligent Researcher organized in handling documentation, recordkeeping and data analysis. Skilled in enhancing research with accuracy and precision. Dedicated to executing protocols to meet study objectives and requirements. Highly enthusiastic, fast-learning, professional, and reliable individual willing and driven to deliver quality work safely with a positive and delightful attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Downstream Development Scientist
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
Durham, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Strongly worked with downstream process, specializing in homogenization and microfiltration.
- Evaluated current manufacturing procedures and identified areas for improvement.
- Reviewed technical documents, such as protocols, reports, SOPs, and specifications, for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted experiments for product development purposes in laboratory cGMP/GLP settings.
- Maintained field equipment and performed troubleshooting techniques to keep tools fully operational.
- Conducted research studies to confirm the competency of the facility for comparability studies.
- Developed strong skills to effectively work with electronic laboratory environment.
Senior Research Associate
Xsome Bio-Technology
Raleigh, NC
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.
- Continuously recommended operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained library of model documents, templates or other reusable knowledge assets.
- Heavy hands on experience with Cell culture prep, Flow-Cytometry, sterility testing, and sample preparation for clinical injections.
- Planned project development for multiple project specimens and delivered within requested time frames.
Research Technician II
Duke Eye Center
Durham, NC
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Collected data and performed laboratory experiments using various standards and protocols.
- Trained new members of team in various lab techniques and equipment maintenance and operation, including cell culture, animal maintenance, paraffin and cryo-sectioning, and multiple staining protocols.
- Aided senior leadership by creating and modifying procedures for continuous improvement.
- Implemented creative solutions which improved performance, yield, reliability while cutting costs and optimizing existing process flows for improved manufacturability.
- Aided senior leadership by creating data for numerous projects.
- Maintained both cell culture and animal facilities for multiple projects.
- Developed exemplary rapport with personnel and patients by demonstrating compassion and scientific expertise.
- Performed data entry tasks and utilized statistical analysis programs to find data trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC05.2019
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting experience with downstream processes, maintaining aseptic technique, and GLPs
- Technical Writing and data analysis
- Experience in analytical techniques, such as SoloVPE, MicroBCA, and flow cytometer (Cytoflex)
- Strong homogenization and microfiltration technique
- Various lab techniques, including cell culture, sectioning, PCR, animal maintenance, western blotting, and different types of staining
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Developed and assisted in generating data for multiple projects that were submitted for ARVO annual meetings in 2021-2022.
- Dexamethasone-induced robust upregulation of ArgBP2, an actin crosslinking, ZO-1 and focal adhesion interacting adaptor protein, in human trabecular meshwork cells.
- Growth/Differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) induced effects on intraocular pressure in mouse models.
-Mechanical Load and Piezo1 Channel Regulated Myosin II Activity in Mouse Lenses
-Glypican-4 regulated actin cytoskeletal reorganization in glucocotricoid treated trabecular meshwork cells and involvement of Wnt/PCP signaling
- Role of Brg1/SMARCA4 chromatin remodeling protein in the expression of genes involved in actin cytoskeletal organization and cell adhesion in the trabecular meshwork cells
- Activation of Glypican-4 regulated Wnt5/PCP pathway in dexamethasone treated trabecular meshwork cells
-Novel molecular mechanisms regulating actin cytoskeletal reorganization in dexamethasone treated trabecular meshwork cells
-Glucocorticoids Preferentially Influence Expression of Nucleoskeletal Action Network and Cell Adhesive Proteins in Human Trabecular Meshwork
Timeline
Downstream Development Scientist
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Senior Research Associate
Xsome Bio-Technology
05.2022 - 01.2024
Research Technician II
Duke Eye Center
10.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina Wesleyan College
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