Suhaib Mehmood
Biomanufacturing Technician
Middleton,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented technician ready to take ownership of labs' diagnostic performance and safety records. Dedicated to providing rapid turnaround times without sacrificing personnel safety or diagnostic accuracy. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Biomanufacturing - Downstream/mRNA
Catalent Pharma Solutions
01.2025 - Current
- Perform basic Downstream purification and mRNA production activities, such as in-vitro transcription (IVT) reactions, chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral filtration, and column packing and qualification.
- Accurately follow manufacturing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and with a focus on “right-first-time” execution.
- Document all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in BPRs, Forms, and all other quality documentation.
- Recognize deviations from the intended procedure and raises awareness through the Rapid Response process.
- Proactively identify safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
- Perform general cleanroom housekeeping, including room and equipment cleaning, disposal of waste, and maintenance of 5S standards.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Exact Sciences Laboratories
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed high complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
- Utilized PCR, ELISA, and Fecal Immunochemical tests to analyze samples and provide results to patients
- Maintained stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies and reagents to minimize disruptions in service due to stockouts or expired materials.
- Communicated with doctors using EMRs to enhance patient accessibility to Cologuard test.
- Reduced turnaround times for test results, increasing patient satisfaction
- Certified as Mentor Scientist to be able to mentor new hires on how to perform laboratory tests.
- Worked with leadership to provide new solutions and innovations to create ease of workflow
- Helped maintain laboratory cleanliness in accordance with CAP/CLIA regulations
Sterile Preparation Area Pharmacy Technician
UW Health University Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Sterilely prepared intravenous medications for patient administration
- Followed pharmacist recipes in order to fulfill orders
- Worked with pharmacists and physicians to approve and review orders necessary for patients
- Followed USP 797 criteria while preparing
- Maintained medications to keep inventory up to date and accurate
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Specialist
UW Health University Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
- Stayed up-to-date on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in industry research.
- Used Epic system to review records and laboratory results for patients.
- Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Baylor Scott And White
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Provided patients with bedside delivery of medications while demonstrating good bedside manner.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries and records for controlled drugs.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Processed drug and supply return in order to keep pharmacy up to date and maximize budget.
- Processed over 300 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI 05.2001 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX 08.2020 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lebanon Trail High School
Frisco, Texas 08.2016 - 07.2021
Skills
- Drug utilization review
- Updating medication histories
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Medical Coding
- Medical recordkeeping
- CAP/CLIA regulations
- USP 797
- Laboratory Testing
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
Graduated Cum Laude from Lebanon Trail High School, located in Frisco, TX.
Member of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Mu Tau chapter, a prestigious and accredited honors society at the Collin County Community College.
Certification
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
References
Ayla Khan
Pharmacy Manager at Baylor Scott and White Health
5236 W University Drive, McKinney, Texas 75071
ayla.khan@bswhealth.org
(812) 207-0777
- Worked under the direction of Ayla as a pharmacy technician for most of my time at BSW Health, who can substantiate for my strong skill set.
Nooshin Bolor
Pharmacy Manager at CVS Health
5401 Lebanon Road, Frisco, Texas 75035
drbolor@gmail.com
(214) 287-3001
- Trained under Nooshin as a pharmacy technician trainee for the majority of my time at CVS.
Deborah Lee
Floater/Staff Pharmacist at CVS Health
5401 Lebanon Road, Frisco, Texas 75035
hopefulbora@gmail.com
(214) 609-4839
- Deborah was 1 of 2 supervisors/pharmacists that I reported to.
Timeline
Biomanufacturing - Downstream/mRNA
Catalent Pharma Solutions
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Exact Sciences Laboratories
01.2024 - 01.2025
Sterile Preparation Area Pharmacy Technician
UW Health University Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Specialist
UW Health University Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Baylor Scott And White
09.2022 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
05.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Biology
Collin County Community College
08.2020 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lebanon Trail High School
08.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
05.2001 - 12.2025