Leila Dirin

Experience

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  SHIRAZ Refinery Health Clinic

  Jun 1994 - Jan 1996

  Microbiology Laboratory Technician

  Administrated microbial plating and prepared precise chemical solutions and media for microbial growth. Responsible for the biochemical tests for identification and characterization of microorganisms.Implemented the standard safety requirements for laboratory practices. Studied live microbial cultures as well as handling of biohazard waste and utilization of the autoclave.

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  WEST HILLS Hospital

  Mar 2004 - Jun 2004

  Pharmacy Assistant

  Assisted and supported licensed pharmacists in providing healthcare and medications to patients on a voluntary basis.Worked directly under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and distributed medication to different offices and departments in the hospital.

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  Iris Diagnostics

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  Manufacturing Associate/Laboratory Technician II

  •Worked as a laboratory technician II in the Clinical Evaluation Laboratory associated with the Product Development Department with increased responsibilities.•Handled chemical, biological and clinical samples and specimens. •Utilized Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) at all times to protect myself and co-workers. •Performed manual, semi-automated and automated biological, chemical, microbial, and clinical analyses.•Performed assigned duties, as directed to maintain proper temperature/humidity records, laboratory cleanliness, instrument calibration records, and instrument and non-instrument quality control records.•Performed analyses using IRIS and non-IRIS products to determine performance characteristics, and ease of use.•Documented my observations, used materials in experiments/analyses, source of materials, lot numbers, expiration dates, and utilized procedures in bound laboratory notebooks clearly and neatly.•Revised Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) as needed•Gained good knowledge of routine clinical laboratory methods; microscopic analyses (e.g. hematology, urine sediment, etc.) Show less

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  Amgen

  Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  Manufacturing Process Technician

  •Inspection and packaging of product-filled vials & syringes •Set up and operate equipment & monitor equipment issues and making adjustments•Assist/participate in other manufacturing operations (e.g., filling support activities)•Internal support operations (e.g. stocking items, tracking inventory, material movement)•Training new personnel on routine tasks.•Apply packaging configurations for containers, follow and document batch records for the inspection and packaging process•Reconcile components and products, calculate product exposure to room temperature •Basic GMP knowledge •cGMP documentation skills knowledge Show less

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  Baxter International Inc.

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  Quality Control Lab Technician

  -Managing inventories of the biochemistry Lab supplies and materials-Support day to day activities such as warehouse pick up, material delivery, unpacking and labeling of chemicals and supplies, stocking media and lab supplies-Perform 5S audits of the lab area, compile the associated monthly reports -Ensure personal training requirements are complete and training records current-GMPs/GLP regulated environment, knowledge of FDA Regulations

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  Shire

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Department Coordinator

  Inventory management of critical testing supplies for the lab. Support day to day lab support functions inclusive of warehouse pick up, material delivery, unpacking, labeling, and stocking of chemicals and supplies in the lab• Drive Lean principles such as 5S throughout daily work activities• Yellow Belt Lean Sig Sigma trained• Sample Receiving in LIMS• Ensure personal training requirements are complete and current• Support administrative functions such as filing, archiving, scanning and uploading documents• Participate in risk assessment to reduce risks that are identified in the labs• Working knowledge of applicable CTP/SOPs, and EHS requirements Show less

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  City of Los Angeles

  Jul 2017 - now

  • Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Environmental Compliance Inspector

    Jul 2017 - now