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Saad Al Banaa

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Determined and well-rounded individual with more than three years working as Associate Scientist within biotech industry. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in protein purification and biotech related discipline. An individual that is pursuing career growth and experience expansion

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Associate Scientist

Immunovision
12.2021 - Current
  • Performed complex experiments and troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
  • Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
  • Experience in protein characterization techniques such as SDS-PAGE, agarose gel electrophoresis, desalting, western blot and ELISA.
  • Conduct antibody and protein purification using column chromatography and analysis using ELISA, Western blotting and immunodiffusion
  • Execute projects and prepare written Standard Operating Protocols and related Quality Control documents
  • Execute column chromatography using AKTA FPLC
  • Execute antibody conjugation for detecting antibody for ELISA
  • Validated new analytical methods to be used in qualifying autoimmune antigens
  • Experience in generating and characterizing stable cell lines for production of mAbs or proteins
  • Experience working in antibody discovery and cell line development
  • Experience in cell culture media development and optimization.
  • Experience in characterizing stable cell lines for production of mAbs or proteins
  • Maintained compliance with regulations at all level in accordance with Chemical Hygiene Plan, cGMP, cGLP, and ISO Guidelines.

Production Scientist

Calbiotech
03.2019 - 12.2021
  • Experience in plate coating, buffer preparation and kit assembly
  • Dispensing, capping, labeling and packaging of reagents
  • Ensure all ELISA Manufacturing operations are carried out in accordance with Quality Management System
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data and results
  • Maintain appropriate level of housekeeping and safety within ELISA Lab
  • Ensure all manufacturing processes are carried out according to approved batch records and SOPs
  • Complete and review batch records for accuracy in timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Cell Biology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2020

Associate of Science - Science And Mathmatics

Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Experience working in BSL2 laboratory setting
  • Strong Computer skills: Microsoft Office, ChemDraw, Prism, Unicorn (FPLC), Quickbooks
  • Corrective Actions
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently
  • Animal Tissue Processing
  • Lab Experiments and Research
  • Quality Management Processes
  • Buffer Preparation
  • Reliable worker with ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Bilingual: Arabic and English

Timeline

Sr Associate Scientist

Immunovision
12.2021 - Current

Production Scientist

Calbiotech
03.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Cell Biology

University of California, San Diego

Associate of Science - Science And Mathmatics

Cuyamaca College
Saad Al Banaa