Malack Awawda
Benson,USA
Summary
Associate Scientist with expertise in ELISA and data analysis at IQVIA Laboratories. Led Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve lab efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Proficient in instrument calibration and inventory management, consistently delivering accurate results while promoting teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Scientist
IQVIA Laboratories
Durham, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Analyzed client specimens to obtain data through ELISA, ELLA, cLIA, and HAI techniques using various forms of instrumentation such as EPOCH plate readers, Luminex/xMAP, and CypherOne.
- Completed and prepared documentation relevant to studies in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner while maintaining compliance to regulatory and corporate procedures.
- Presented all data findings, identified and mitigated abnormal progress of test procedures, potential QC failures, or unusual results to management.
- Performed routine calibration and maintenance of instrumentation.
- Performed analysis of xMAP data using Excel workbooks.
- Trained operators on how to prepare necessary reagents and equipment usage using proper SOPs and training forms provided.
- Led initiatives for scheduling and organizing reagent preparation along with inventory management.
- Created Excel calculator tools for operators during assay runs to mitigate math errors.
- Led Lean 6 Sigma initiatives as the person of contact for lab personnel and completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt coursework.
- Participated in Toastmasters club for the IQVIA chapter to further my communication skills, especially in team settings.
- Participated as a key social club member for the department to drive team building and employee engagement.
Associate Study Manager
MedPharm Ltd
Durham, NC
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Ability to provide oversight on studies.
- Communicating between project managers and lab personnel to ensure common goals and timelines are met.
- Draft study plans and prepare reports for sponsors/clients.
- Ability to write protocol methods for lab personnel, deviations, certificate of analyses when needed for study directors.
- Ability to read, extract, and interpret information from proposals to create plans and procedures for lab personnel.
- Data processing and analyzing using JMP software.
- Ability to communicate findings and results to senior staff.
Associate Scientist
MedPharm Ltd
Durham, NC
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Analyzes samples using molecular biology techniques such as qRT-PCR, nucleic acid preparation, RNA isolation, cDNA preparation, etc.
- Cell culturing, tissue culturing, explanting, and reconstructing method using reconstructed respiratory tissues (nasal, bronchial, CF).
- Utilizes immunological methods such as T-cell biology, ELISA, etc.
- Assist in lab procedures.
- Adheres to proper documentation and maintaining integrity of data.
- Culturing of reconstructed epithelial tissues.
- Ability to read, extract, and adhere to information from study plans to create activity assays that ease the experimental procedures.
- Upholding positions of lead scientists in projects, creating assays and plans for experiments, and capability to independently carry out procedures.
- Data processing using JMP software.
- Ability to communicate findings and results to senior staff.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NC State University Animal Neuroendocrinology Lab
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Participated in animal husbandry for female blackface sheep.
- Assisted in surgery preparations, ovariectomies, and neurosurgeries conducted on the animal model (sheep), as well as sheep recovery post-operation.
- Handled blood processing and storage, in addition to proper biohazard disposal.
- Assisted lab in the preparations of cryopreservative, phosphate buffer, phosphate buffer saline, and formaldehyde solutions to provide proper tissue preservation.
- Inventory checks along with laboratory workspace checks.
- Calibration of lab equipment.
Grocery Store Manager
Al-Taiba Halal Market
Durham, NC
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Schedules time tables for employees and provided employees with work schedules.
- Maintained a clean work space and organized inventory, ensuring all shelves and displays were regularly stocked in an organized fashion.
- Responsible for inventory management, ensuring products were readily available for stocking and completing orders for products necessary.
- Provided customers with high quality service, offering advice on products to help achieve their needs to ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Guided customers throughout the store in the process of obtaining their required items.
- Handled POS system transactions which included credit card and cash exchanges/refunds to ensure proper cash flow for about 100-200 customers per shift.
- Informed customers about active sales, offerings, and promotions throughout the store.
Education
B.S. - Microbiology-Microbial Health Science, History
North Carolina State University (NC State)
Raleigh, NC05.2022
Associate in Science -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.2020
Chemistry -
Birzeit University
Birzeit, Palestine06.2018
Skills
- Sartorius bioreactors and thermal cyclers
- Centrifuges and spectrometers
- QuantStudio qPCR software
- Luminex and EPOCH plate readers
- Microscopy and imaging techniques
- CypherOne and OriginLab
- Data analysis tools
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- JMP statistical software
- DNA/RNA extraction techniques
- Histology embedding and sectioning
- Cell culture techniques
- Pipetting and sample preparation
- Documentation practices
- Lab safety compliance
- Analytical skills and problem solving
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Effective communication skills
- Organization and time management
- Instrument calibration and maintenance
- Inventory management strategies
- Regulatory compliance (GxP)
- Research design and experimentation
- Assay qualification techniques
- Animal handling practices
- Electronic lab notebook documentation
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Scientist
IQVIA Laboratories
09.2024 - Current
Associate Study Manager
MedPharm Ltd
01.2024 - 09.2024
Associate Scientist
MedPharm Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NC State University Animal Neuroendocrinology Lab
08.2020 - 05.2022
Grocery Store Manager
Al-Taiba Halal Market
07.2018 - 10.2020
B.S. - Microbiology-Microbial Health Science, History
North Carolina State University (NC State)
Associate in Science -
Wake Technical Community College
Chemistry -
Birzeit University