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Zoha Wazir

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly motivated laboratory professional with a Master's degree in Medical Microbiology seeking a challenging laboratory position where I can leverage my academic background and hands-on experience to contribute to innovative research and advance scientific discovery. Eager to apply my expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, and immunology to support laboratory operations, conduct meticulous experiments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manufacturing Technician and Team Lead

08.2023 - Current
  • Training and teaching new team members, assisting and managing daily requirements, making specialized kit components, performing and assisting development of various ELISA assays, running regular quality control testing, Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall productivity, Adhered to safety procedures, including wearing appropriate protective gear at all times.

Manufacturing Support Technician

Alpha Diagnostic International
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Making reagents, dispensing reagents, preparing kit components, carrying out kits assembly
  • Essential functions include filling daily immunoassay kit orders from inventoried components, manufacturing plates, making solutions, filling capping and labeling vials and bottles, performing lab data entry, documentation filling, production paperwork, analyzing and reviewing data, preparing kit components for kit assembly, formulating kits common reagents, and assisting supervisor with basic lab activities like inventory, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and calibration.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Interacting with customers, organizing, packaging and handling various different types of medications, performing and running rapid Covid-19 tests
  • Responded to pharmacy services, policies and hours questions, entered orders in computer system for refills, Handled prescription orders at counter, in drive-thru line and via delivery service, Completed necessary documentation for pharmacy operations, including logs and reports.

Medical Scribe

ProScribe
San Antonio, Texas
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisting and collaborating with ER physicians with creating medical charts for ED patients, Accompanied physician to examination room to transcribe patient history and physical examination, Managed physician template to drive good patient flow and productivity, Prepared documentation for medical provider's final review and signature, Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers by acting as liaison when needed, Documented results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by practitioner, Updated patient records with new information as necessary, maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Education

Masters in Microbiology and Cell Science -

University of Florida
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
12.2019

Lonestar Community College
12.2018

Skills

  • Assay development
  • Chemical Handling
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Microbiology Techniques
  • Data Analysis
  • Standard Operating Procedure

Coursework

  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Advanced Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology, Immunology, and Immunotherapeutics

Research

Sociological research on the Effect of Race on Draft of NCAA players, 2017, 2018

Awards

Biology Department’s Commendation for Excellence in Organismal Biology

Languages

Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Manufacturing Technician and Team Lead

08.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Support Technician

Alpha Diagnostic International
07.2022 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
01.2022 - 06.2022

Medical Scribe

ProScribe
12.2019 - 12.2021

Masters in Microbiology and Cell Science -

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Lonestar Community College
Zoha Wazir