Md Raihan Chowdhury
Brighton,USA
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist I at Mass General Hospital, skilled in molecular diagnostics and assay development. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency through method validation and training. Adept at data analysis and regulatory compliance, fostering teamwork and critical thinking to drive innovative solutions in clinical settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Mass General Hospital/MGH Cancer Center
Boston, MA
05.2024 - Current
- Process clinical samples from patients in clinical trials, including serum and plasma separation, isolation and enumeration of mononuclear cells, and preparation of single cells for flow cytometry analysis, etc.
- Perform scientific tests on biological samples such as blood, cerebrospinal fluid, bone marrow, urine, sputum, etc., to help diagnose and monitor disease progress, especially in patients with multiple myeloma, lymphoma, glioblastoma, and acute myeloid leukemia, etc.
- Data assays using advanced instruments for multicolor flow cytometry, SONY sorter, ddPCR, DNA/mRNA extraction with QiaCube/Qiagibility, SYSMEX automated sampler, and multiplex assays such as ELLA (Luminex), ELISA, and ELISPOT.
- Verify data, review documentation, and assess SOPs/protocols for both general and complex methods.
- Maintain all record-keeping and quality control requirements as needed.
- Proactively troubleshoot and solve problems with minimal supervision.
- Revise documents and handle project, CAPA, and deviation/investigation tasks, focusing on continuous improvement.
- Assist in the integration of new instruments.
Prepare, review, and author SOPs, protocols, and testing procedures. - Train new laboratory personnel.
- Follows all safety and infection control guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Possess substantial knowledge of LIMS, ELN, and laboratory data analysis systems.
- Up-to-date trained in OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, Advanced Fire/Safety, Infection Control, and Departmental Safety according to MGB policies.
Associate Research Scientist
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed different types of samples, such as blood, tissues, bone marrow, BAL, and CSF fluids.
- Conducted in vitro and in vivo immune cell characterization and function evaluations using multicolor flow cytometry, cytokine release assays, cytotoxicity assays, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and other molecular techniques.
- Gained hands-on experience in handling rodent models (mouse, rat, hamster), including disease model development, dosing, implantation, harvesting, and subsequent analysis.
- Assisted in training undergraduate students on laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of experiment set-up, data collection and analysis processes.
- Assisted with the design of experiments, protocols, and methodologies for research projects.
- Maintained laboratory record system to document key information on specimen collection, identification, quality control, and other factors.
Executive, Quality Operations-Analytical Development
Square/Incepta/ACI Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Bangladesh
01.2011 - 09.2016
- Supervised laboratory operations, assigned daily tasks, and reviewed documents and analysis results for final quality control release.
- Engaged in laboratory analysis, including analytical method development, validation, and qualification of instruments.
- Prepared the necessary protocols, SOPs, STPs, COAs, and MOAs.
- Initiated investigations for Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR), Out of Specification (OOS), and Out of Trend (OOT), as required.
- Experienced in technology transfer activities within a cGMP environment.
- Trained new employees in the Quality Operations team.
- Ensured compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) during analyses and documentation.
- Maintained and reviewed laboratory logbooks for daily product analyses conducted by team members.
- Ensured accurate documentation through regular audits of analytical instrument logs for inspection readiness.
- I represented the AD/QC department during QMS and GLP audits.
Junior Research Fellow (Internship)
International Centre for Diarrhea Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR, B)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2009 - 12.2010
- Thesis: Comparison of Direct versus Concentrated Smear Microscopy in Detection of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. BMC Res. Notes 2013.
Education
Postgraduation Research Fellow Training - Fundamentals of Clinical & Translation Research
Harvard Medical School BIDMC
Boston, MA, USA03-2023
EngD - Chemical Systems & Engineering
Kyushu University
Fukuoka, Japan09-2019
Master of Science - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh01.2008
Skills
- Clinical laboratory expertise
- Molecular diagnostics
- Quality control testing
- Assay development
- Flow cytometry
- Method validation
- Data analysis
- Laboratory information systems
- Training and mentoring
- Instrument Calibration
- Technical troubleshooting
- Chemical hygiene standards
- Patient confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- Reagent preparation
- Documentation skills
- Safety guidelines
- Safety regulations
- SOP implementation
- Specimen collection and processing
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Clinical data management
- Laboratory equipment operation
Mentorship Experience
- Mentoring junior research fellow and interns, Harvard Medical School BIDMC/Mass General Hospital, 2021-present
- Mentored undergraduate, master and Ph.D students, Kyushu University, Japan, 2019-2020
- Supervised a team of 13-15 people in 'Quality Operation-Finished Product Analysis', Square Pharmaceutical Ltd, Bangladesh, 2014-2016
Accomplishments
- Obtained the Japanese Government Scholarship Award from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan in 2016.
- Awarded the Best Oral Presentation at the Student Seminar for the International Graduate Course on Chemistry for Molecular Systems at Kyushu University, Japan, in 2018.
- Received a nomination for the Best Paper, recognized as the outer front cover of ChemComm, Volume 55, Issue 54, published in July 2019.
- Participated in the Mentoring Transition program, advancing from Mentee to Mentor at Harvard Medical School in 2022.
- Completed the Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Research (FaCToR) program at Harvard Medical School in 2022.
- Completed training on "Working in BSL3 Laboratory Facilities" at ICDDR'B in 2010.
- Received training in "Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and ISO 15189" at ICDDR'B.
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Limited
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Mass General Hospital/MGH Cancer Center
05.2024 - Current
Associate Research Scientist
Northeastern University
02.2023 - 05.2024
Executive, Quality Operations-Analytical Development
Square/Incepta/ACI Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Bangladesh
01.2011 - 09.2016
Junior Research Fellow (Internship)
International Centre for Diarrhea Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR, B)
02.2009 - 12.2010
Postgraduation Research Fellow Training - Fundamentals of Clinical & Translation Research
Harvard Medical School BIDMC
EngD - Chemical Systems & Engineering
Kyushu University
Master of Science - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Dhaka
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