Dr. Iqra Barakzai (PhD)

Experience

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  National Health Laboratory Services

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Intern Medical Scientist

  The training included the following:1) Demonstration and supervised processing of tests performed in the department of microbiology and virology through all the steps of the laboratory workflow from pre-analytical (patient assessment, test review, test request, specimen collection, specimen transport, and specimen receipt) to analytical (testing review and laboratory interpretation) to the post analytical (results report and post-test specimen management).2) weekly journal club meetings to discuss emerging pathogens and recent research projects3) regular meetings with supervisor to discuss semi-independent research projects which are to be finalized as a manuscript or a publication4) scheduled rotations through diagnostic microbiology and virology laboratory Exibir menos

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  University of the Free State

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Research Assistant

  1) Assist Head of Department (HOD) with a variety of research based projects2) Setting up of laboratory equipment3) Maintaining good laboratory practice while performing duties4) Performing laboratory duties to assist supervisor or HOD as required5) Performing other administrative duties

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  National Health Laboratory Service

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Medical Scientist in Department of Medical Virology

  • Led quality control routine diagnostic testing for COVID-19.• Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.• Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.• Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.• Summarize data and results, draw conclusions and report on scientific findings• Performed and documented accurate outbreaks investigations.• Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.• Leading, mentoring and coaching of Junior scientists, technologists and inter Exibir menos

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  Technology Innovation Agency

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2024

  Research Scientist for Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory

  To design, execute and analyse experiments within the laboratory environment at the PlatformDuties/Outputs:Finance•Give input to the formulation of the operational budget and monitor and track applicable spending.•Manage and monitor repayment obligations that projects has to TIA (Equity and royalties, investments and loans) andensure accurate and timeous reportingStakeholder Relations Plan•Manage effective internal and/or external Stakeholder relationshipsInternal Processes•Provide input into the operational plan of the Platforms with regards to the your area of expertise•Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements•Compile internal proposals with input from the Platform technical team & complete external project review forms•Ensure adherence to all legal compliance and business processes•Conduct a technical feasibility study•Conduct the project definition meeting•Define a consolidated project plan with deliverables as identified in the project definition meeting•Perform trouble shooting of the instruments•Develop new products and processes at the Platform: Design Experiments, analyses results and compile SOP's and test methods•Provide project management and leadership on assigned projects including project costing•Trouble shoot experimental problems and find solutions•Prepare technical reports, summaries and protocols of the reports *Write motivations supporting platform to berecognized within the industry norms•Close out reports submitted on timeGovernance and Compliance:•Ensure compliance with Legislation, e.g. PFMA and National Treasury Guidelines;•Ensure compliance to all relevant accounting Standards, Policies and Frameworks; and•Ensure Compliance with TIA Standard Operating Procedures Exibir menos