Zahra Aljoulani

Responsible for supervising everything related to specimens and materials that are sent to (or received from) outside labs for additional testing or consultations.

1. Oversight of send-out testing workflow

• Ensure specimens (blood, tissue, slides, etc.) are properly prepared and shipped to reference labs
• Confirm correct test selection and routing
• Coordinate timing, since some tests have strict collection/shipping windows

2. Quality control & compliance

• Verify patient identifiers and documentation before release
• Ensure compliance with regulations like CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and OSHA.
• Prevent specimen rejection due to improper handling (temperature, labeling, timing)

3. Tracking & documentation

• Maintain tracking systems for all outgoing and incoming materials
• Monitor turnaround times and follow up on delayed results
• Ensure accurate data entry into lab systems

4. Team leadership

• Supervise and train send-out staff
• Assign daily workload and ensure productivity
• Act as the point of contact between departments (histology, accessioning, pathology, couriers)

5. Communication & coordination

• Communicate with external reference labs, hospitals, and clients
• Handle special requests (second opinions, legal cases, consults)
• Resolve issues like missing specimens or incorrect orders

6. Problem-solving & process improvement

• Audit workflows and fix inefficiencies
• Ensure smooth logistics (pickup schedules, shipping methods)
• Step in during staffing shortages or high-volume periods.
• 7. Led SOP development for newly implemented Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Authored and maintained SOPs to support LIS implementation, ensuring compliance with CLIA/CAP regulations
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate lab processes into system-based procedures

• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
• Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
• Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
• Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
• Coordinated clinical trials focused on Cancers detection
• EDC: TrialMaster

• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
• Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
• Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Maintaining detailed records of studies as per FDA guidelines, including things such as drug dispensation.
• Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
• Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• EDC : Rave Medidata , ERT
• GCP :CITI
• IATA: Myo-clinic
• Medidata for CRC

• Taught students from preschool through the 12th grade in all subject areas
• Managed a class of 25 - 30 students
• Followed and taught lesson plans assigned, by permanent teacher for students' in grades Kindergarten through the 12th grade
• Guide students through planned activities and tend to their physical needs
• Maintained effective classroom management strategies and applied advanced teaching capabilities in all subject areas
• Determined appropriate consequences for inappropriate student behavior and write a report for teacher about the class’s events.

• Wrote and modernized microbiology, immunology and serology course materials, including syllabi, assignments and exams
• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
• Organized laboratory activities for optimum learning, including preparing lectures, discussions and student experiments
• Utilized innovative methods of instruction, including video, interactive class activities and discussions to present course material
• Instructed students using lectures, discussions and demonstrations in microbiology, immunology and serology
• Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring
• Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.

• Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol
• Reviewed and maintained thorough records in compliance with quality standards
• Cross match, direct coombs, indirect coombs, antibody identification, antigen profile (minor blood group), isohemagglutinin and PNH test
• Phlebotomy
• Conducted Blood preparation, irradiation and components separation regularly
• Screening of donated blood for HBsAg, HCV Ab, HIV 1/2 Ab, Syphilis and HBcore Ab using ELISA technique and chemiluminescence's (Axym instrument)
• Trained medical laboratory students in the blood bank department
• Clinical Microbiologist Worked directly with various samples such as Blood, Sputum, Urine, Stool, Body Fluids, or Cerebral Spinal Fluid
• Streak the specimens on the media plates for bacteria growth
• Isolate the aim bacteria into the new media plate for identification purposes
• Perform various biochemical tests to identify bacteria
• Perform Bacterial Anti-biogram test which is used to provide appropriate antibiotics to doctor for patient's treatment
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all reagents
• Perform Enzyme-Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay (ELISA) technique for Hepatitis B Virus testing and Human Immunodeficiency Virus testing
• Ensuring the data is recorded accurately in accordance to guidelines
• Writing reports and review documents
• Learning the key skills for microbiologists are patience, attention to detail, decisiveness, independence, analytical skills, team-working skills, and communication.