Kuwait
summarizing my professional life - let's see; I've learned the benefits of leadership over authority, coaching over directing and that teams rarely outperform their leaders. Getting folks to understand and buy into that set of principles - front line, executive or the board - is the best way to achieve sustainable success • Technical Specialist: PCR, high throughput liquid handling (96 and 384 plate format), Sanger Sequencing, NGS, qPCR, primer design, Antibody optimization for ChiP and IP and 3C, mammalian cell culture, bacterial cell culture, DNA and RNA, Protein handling and extraction, Western Blot, data analysis, experimental design, • 10+ years of experienced in novel experimental techniques in cellular and molecular biology in the area of Oncology based on Cell Culture techniques, DNA and RNA based assays. • Ability to interpret and apply complex scientific concepts from scientific literature to project strategizing and technical execution. • Designed, developed, optimized, and implemented experimental protocols for research projects. • Results-oriented fast-learner with a proven ability to successfully execute challenging projects both on an individual basis and as part of a team. supply of Scientific & Laboratory Instruments, exporting of industrial heating & cooling chambers, laboratory ovens, etc.
Responsible for entire formation of new cutting-edge cancer research laboratory from layout design to implementation. Pilot, validated and executed research studies in advanced experiments in population genetics and epigenetics focusing on human SNP variants that increase risk for Colon, Breast, and Prostate cancer in cell lines. Solely created all main Chromatin and DNA libraries that led to pioneering experimental results, which were published in top scientific Journals as a vehicle for devising future cancer therapies. Integrated expertise with experimental requirements of lab. Counseled group leader, and trained and managed physicians, students, collaborators and new lab personnel in advanced experimental procedures in molecular and cellular biology techniques. Supervised all laboratory personnel in adherence to lab standards and practices of the institution to maximize safety and operational effectiveness. Built strong relationships with key internal functional groups including purchasing, finance, environmental health and safety department, core facilities, and tumor banks. Ensured lab safety and compliance with institutional and governmental guidelines. Maintained lab inventory, equipment, and supplies. Created standard operating procedures and independently managed daily lab operations in addition to actively participating in scientific research projects.
• Cultured and characterized a new primary breast cancer cell line developed directly from a patient tissue. • Collected and catalogued biopsies, PK and surgical samples for a Phase II randomized clinical trial looking at the effects dual therapy of Aromatase inhibitor and SRC inhibitor on post-menopausal women with breast cancer. • Independently managed day-to-day operations in addition to actively participating in scientific research projects establishing new SOP’s ensuring lab safety and compliance with institutional and governmental guidelines. Maintained lab inventory, equipment, and supplies. • Successfully and efficiently interacted with other members of the lab as well of members of the institution including Finance and Purchasing Departments, Lab Safety officers, Tumor Bank Director and Coordinators, as well as outside vendors.