Senior Biotechnologist
saudi specialized laboratories co. (motabaqah)
Total years of experience :19 years, 7 Months
• Accessing food samples and entering data into the LIMS
• Isolation of DNA from raw material and food products of plant and animal origin
• Qualitative and Quantitative test of GMO in food by Real-Time PCR (LightCycler)
• Detection of Pork DNA in food samples by Real-Time PCR(LightCycler)
• Microbiological & Chemical Analysis of Cosmetic Products
• Perform sample preparation for different kinds of cosmetic samples like shampoos, creams, oils and different microbiological tests such as Total plate count(TPC), Yeast and Mold count
• Identification and enumeration of pathogenic bacteria like E.coli, Pseudomonas auroginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
• Preparation of different media used during microbiology testing such as Nutrient Agar, Lecithin broth Agar, Sabraudex w/chloramphenicol, chromogenic agar, Baird parker agar and cetrimide agar.
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders for all the laboratory consumable items like gas cylinders, glass wares, chemicals as requested by the department.
• Perform the lab consumables chemicals inventory monthly and maintain the record.
• Implement QA/QC procedures to ensure compliance to ISO and prevent any non conformance
• Conduct internal quality audits in preparation of ISO 17025 International Accreditation
• Identify instrument and sample problems and take necessary steps for their resolution
GMO Technician - DNA Advanced Laboratories, Riyadh (January 2004 - September 2006)
• Sampling and Analyzing of food samples containing GMO ingredients
• Isolation of DNA from Raw materials and food products of plant origin.
• Qualitative detection of genetically modified plants or food by Real- time PCR.
• Quantitative detection of genetically modified plants or food by Real-time PCR.
• Actively involved in the Accrediation of the laboratory from SASO (Saudi Arabian standard organization)
• Performs calibrations and maintains all laboratory equipments.
• Maintaining the safe and clean environment in the laboratory by cleaning glass wares, sample disposable according to established procedure.
In vitro effect of organo-phosphorus compounds on RBC and Liver Acetylcholinesterase in Fish."
Master of Science in Biotechnology (M.Sc.BIOTECH) from Bangalore University, Karnataka, India in the year 2003.
Bachelor of Science in Genetics, Zoology and Chemistry (G.Z.C) from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India in the year 2001.