Wesam Samy Mohamed Zakzouk
Huoston
Summary
Dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience at El Borg Medical Laboratory, excelling in microbiological examination,hematology and quality control. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through continuous improvement and effective team collaboration. Skilled in training and mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while delivering accurate results and fostering strong relationships within healthcare teams.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laboratories Supervisor
School of medicine, Badya university
Egypt
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Teaching students how to deal inside laboratory and how to perform experience related to physiology, histology, pharmacology, biochemistry and microbiology.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
El Borg medical laboratory
Egypt
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Professional in sample drawing
- Medical laboratory branch manager
- Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
- Identified and recommended improvements in routine analytical methods and processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and modify patient care plans based on laboratory findings.
- Evaluated test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported results to physicians in accordance with established protocols.
- Obtained and reviewed data and information from scientific publications and literature.
- Analyzed specimens for the presence of microorganisms using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, molecular diagnostics, and microscopic examination.
- Prepared reagents and solutions used in laboratory tests according to standard recipes.
- Managed laboratory inventory and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Oversaw statistics documentation and archiving, logging entries within dedicated software program.
- Assisted pathologists in preparing slides for microscopic examination.
- Implemented and maintained quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
- Collected specimen samples for clinical trials and assessment.
- Performed microbiological examinations on various samples to identify bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures to collect blood samples from patients when required.
- Recommended new systems and processes to improve operations.
- Supervised junior staff members by providing guidance and instruction on their duties.
- Trained junior laboratory staff and students in laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive blood tests, including CBC, blood typing, and cross-matching for transfusion compatibility.
- Kept patient information properly secured and confidential.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- General laboratories Superl branch
- Worked toward targets and excellent customer service
- Employ teamwork skills by supporting the work of others with positivity and confidently delivering, solving any problem and achieving KPIs
Education
Master's - Microbiology (Virology)
Ain Shams University
Egypt01.2025
Diploma - applied microbiology
Cairo University
Egypt01.2017
B.Sc. - Science
Cairo University
Egypt05.2007
Skills
- Word documents
- Excel
- PowerPoint presentations
- Internet search
- Microbiological examination
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Quality control
- Collaborative teamwork
- Project management
- Schedule development
- Training and mentoring
- Self motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Operational risk management
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Documentation and reporting
- Experience in leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Coordinate supplies
- Laboratory techniques
- Viral Research
- Medical writing
- Specimen processing
- Continuous improvement
- Drug development
- SOP implementation
- Specimen collection
- Chemistry testing
- Data collection
- Scientific software usage
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Publications
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C44&q=wesam+zakzouk&oq=#d=gs_qabs&t=1740883488729&u=%23p%3D7HWG6o0yCTsJ
Hobbies and Interests
- Domestic and international traveling
- Drawing
- Reading
Languages
Arabic, TOEFL certificate score, 600, good
Jobs Done
- Senior chemist, El Borg medical laboratory
- Professional in sample drawing
- Medical laboratory branch manager
- General laboratories Supervisor, School of medicine, Badya University in corporation with UTMB health medical branch
- Worked toward targets, Excellent customer service, Employ teamwork skills, Support the work of others with positivity, Confidently delivering, Solving any problem, Achieving KPIs
Research
Master's degree in Microbiology (Virology), Evaluation of Antiviral potential and mechanism of action of pomegranate rind and seed extracts against herpes simplex type (1) and hepatitis (A) viruses and related Mx gene expression.
Timeline
General Laboratories Supervisor
School of medicine, Badya university
07.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Laboratory Scientist
El Borg medical laboratory
05.2019 - 06.2024
Master's - Microbiology (Virology)
Ain Shams University
Diploma - applied microbiology
Cairo University
B.Sc. - Science
Cairo University