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Shihab Algawad

Houston,Tx

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Project Lead – Rapid Diagnostic DeviceHealthcare Systems AssistantLifeguard SupervisorProject Lead – Life at the Interface Program

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Houston, Tx, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Biomedical Engineering graduate with a strong foundation in medical device systems, quality assurance, and laboratory instrumentation. Expertise in systematic troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance, along with a solid understanding of healthcare compliance, electrical safety, and regulatory standards including ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and HIPAA. Proven experience in prototype development and imaging workflows, with a focus on AI-driven diagnostic tools. Committed to enhancing patient care through the delivery of safe, precise, and reliable medical device performance, aligning with Nucletron’s mission in brachytherapy and radiation oncology.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Lead – Rapid Diagnostic Device

University of Houston
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Designed and validated microfluidic diagnostic hardware, applying systematic calibration and reliability testing.
  • Led equipment validation, data collection, and performance optimization to ensure consistent outcomes.
  • Coordinated safety training and ensured compliance with lab regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams of 20 people to troubleshoot device function and improve usability.

Healthcare Systems Assistant

Voss Family Clinic
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supported lab and diagnostic equipment operation, improving sample processing accuracy by 30%.
  • Ensured HIPAA and protocol compliance in electronic health record systems.
  • Implemented systematic technical solutions that reduced patient wait time by 25%.
  • Provided in-person technical support during high-demand hours, mirroring on-call service adaptability.

Lifeguard Supervisor

Lifetime Fitness
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Trained and supervised staff in emergency readiness and compliance.
  • Oversaw safety response protocols, reinforcing a systematic approach to risk management.

Project Lead – Life at the Interface Program

University of Houston – Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed simulations of cellular transport in therapeutic applications, aligning with principles of targeted treatment delivery.
  • Built machine learning tools for predictive equipment performance and safety optimization.
  • Contributed to mechanical testing and systematic performance assessment of biomedical safety devices.
  • Improved biomedical device response time by 25% via membrane compound optimization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2024

AI in Healthcare and Applied Machine Learning

Stanford University (Online Program)
San Francisco, CA
01.2025

Skills

  • Medical device maintenance
  • Systematic Troubleshooting
  • Engineering Tools: MATLAB
  • Regulatory Procedures
  • Documentation
  • Vendor Coordination
  • On-Call Support
  • Project management

Certification

  • AI in Healthcare – Stanford University (2025)
  • Industrial Biotechnology – University of Manchester (2023)
  • Medical Neuroscience – Duke University (2024)

Additional Qualifications

  • Familiar with cardiac diagnostics, PCR, ELISA, histological staining.
  • Experienced in vendor coordination and service documentation.
  • Comfortable with on-call rotations and fast-paced clinical environments.
  • Passionate about advancing oncology care through precise and reliable device functionality.

Timeline

Project Lead – Rapid Diagnostic Device

University of Houston
01.2023 - 05.2024

Lifeguard Supervisor

Lifetime Fitness
01.2023 - 01.2023

Healthcare Systems Assistant

Voss Family Clinic
10.2022 - 03.2023

Project Lead – Life at the Interface Program

University of Houston – Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

University of Houston

AI in Healthcare and Applied Machine Learning

Stanford University (Online Program)

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