Zurwa Razaq
Brighton,MA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in laboratory skills combined with deviation management and quality assessment resulting in a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals through recently obtained Masters Degree and years of industry experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
01.2022 - Current
- Roles: Contingent Worker, Associate, Specialist, Senior Specialist (current role)
- Regularly triage, initiate, and close out Phase I deviations
- Work cross functionally to support Phase II deviations and close out adverse trend deviations
- Oversee the day-to-day lab operations and troubleshoot any obstacles
- Attend QC Microbiology and Tier 2 Disposition tier huddle to ensure metrics are met and troubleshoot as needed
- Maintain weekly shift scheduling of tasks
- Routinely work cross functionally on projects, process support, and deviation troubleshooting
- Review Environmental Monitoring (EM) plans, JOIN samples, and routine lab procedures for disposition
- Qualified trainer on all QC Microbiology lab assays and routine lab executions that require OJTs
- Complete quarterly environmental monitoring trend reports and monthly mold recovery reports to support Environmental Action Committee (EAC)
- Involved in projects under the supervision of department scientist and managers: co-lead for continuing education program for QC Microbiology (Sakshi Taneja), Metone Software Updates (Lindsay Dana and validation team), OJT robustness (Meghan McIntyre), Apex Equipment Onboarding (James Pentleton).
- Actively involved in the successful completion of the Devens CTF EMPQ I, II, and NEXT-T EMPQ
- Routinely maintain functional collaboration with various departments to drive change through quality-oriented strategies to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals.
Medical Assistant
ICU & Medsurg Units at Umass Memorial Health
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Care One at Milbury
08.2019 - 11.2021
Education
Master of Science (M.S) - Biotechnology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA06.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Biology, Pre-Health Studies
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA12.2021
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Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05.2019
Skills
- Quality risk assessment
- Deviation assessment
- Qualified Trainer
- Endotoxin, Sterility and Growth Promotion Testing
- LEAN training
- LIMS
- Documentation management
- SOP writing
- Bioinformatics
- Microbial trend assessments and reports
- Data analysis
- Valgenesis
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Assistant
ICU & Medsurg Units at Umass Memorial Health
01.2023 - 04.2023
Senior Specialist
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Care One at Milbury
08.2019 - 11.2021
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Quinsigamond Community College
Master of Science (M.S) - Biotechnology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Biology, Pre-Health Studies
Framingham State University
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