Karam Aldarwish
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician with expertise in FDA compliance and blood product manufacturing at the American Red Cross. Proven ability to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies, enhancing laboratory safety and efficiency. Effective communication that fosters team collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
American Red Cross
Richmond, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct quality control testing on blood and laboratory samples to ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and internal Red Cross standards.
- Manufacture and evaluate platelet products to confirm quality and safety requirements are met.
- Perform inspections, documentation, and data entry with precision in accordance with laboratory protocols.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in specimens and documentation to maintain compliance and accuracy.
- Operate laboratory equipment and follow strict safety and biohazard procedures.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
Doylestown, PA
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted nurses with patient care tasks in fast-paced emergency department.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Prepared patient rooms and ensured cleanliness for incoming patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2024
Skills
- Quality Control Testing
- Blood Product Manufacturing
- Specimen Handling
- Problem solving
- Time management
- FDA Compliant
- CGMP Compliant
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Data Accuracy
- Recordkeeping
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Laboratory safety
- Data documentation
- Equipment calibration
- Regulatory knowledge
Projects
Thesis Research - The Effects of Antibiotics on Biofilms, Researched the impact of various antibiotics on biofilm formation and resistance as part of senior thesis requirements., Designed and conducted laboratory experiments, including specimen preparation, culture growth, and data collection., Analyzed results to evaluate antibiotic effectiveness and presented findings through a formal research thesis and presentation., Developed advanced skills in microbiology, data interpretation, and scientific communication.
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
American Red Cross
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gwynedd Mercy University
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