Dr. Muhammad Waqas Ph.D

Experience

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  Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Trainee Medical Technologist
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  Aga Khan University Hospital

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2013

  Research Associate

  Engaged in performing the next generation molecular techniques such as TaqMan Array Card Assay (TAC) to examine the multiple infectious agents in newborn babies

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  The Indus Hospital

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Senior Molecular Lab Technologist

  Carried out molecular diagnosis of HBV, HCV and HIV genotype through Abbott Molecular m2000 and m24 automated nucleic acid extraction and Real time PCR systems

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  Southeast University

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2016

  Teaching Assistant
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  Southeast University

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  Assisted MS/Ph.D students in developing and optimizing their experimental plans for in vivo & in vitro animal models. Successfully completed research project on “The role of Bone morphogenetic protein in the survival and the structure preservation of Cochlear SGN – Spiral Ganglion Neurons

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  Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Karachi

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  Assistant Professor

  • Teaching and supervising students, assisting in departmental administration duties and provide administrative and academic support. • Writing research projects to secure funding, conducting research and publishing papers in academic journals. • Completed collaborative research project with Southeast University China on therapeutic use of stem cells to restore non-syndromic deafness. Organized meeting for Board of studies to revise BS Biotechnology curriculum in University.

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  Pure Health

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  Laboratory Manager (COVID19 Screening/Diagnostics)

  • Successfully handled and ramped up Covid-19 screening lab (RT-PCR testing) capacity into high through put lab, while ensuring compliance with organizations and regulatory standards• Established serology lab for COVID-19 complete antibody testing panel through CLIA and ELISA based instruments, including SNIBE Maglumi 800, Maglumi 2000, Advia Centaur XPT Immunoassay and Diasorin ETI Max for smooth working• Proficiently managed Covid-19 lab operations in accordance with ISO 15189, JCI & EIAC requirements during pandemic. • Successfully analyzed and fulfilled requirements of INSTAND EQA program for Virus Genome Detection-SARS-COV-2 (409) • Participated in project of identifying genetic diversity and evolution of SARS-COV-2 through whole genome sequencing on Illumina NovaSeq 6000 Sequencing System, while streamlining daily lab operations and actively ensuring overall lab safety • Supported in implementation/maintenance of ISO 15189, JCI, EIAC regulatory requirements, while ensuring adequate lab staff and supplies of reagents & consumables. • Maintained & calibrated instruments as per manufacturer recommendations • Spearheaded team and conducted training needs analysis of lab staff, while ensuring timely compilation of evaluation and submission of EQA data. • Aptly optimized/validated different COVID-19 PCR kits i.e. Solgent Diaplex, LabGun, EMG, and FTD. Show less

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  Qam Healthcare Medical Center

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Manager Lab/Quality Assurance/Training

  • Established and successfully passed DHA evaluations for Clinical Diagnostic Lab and Molecular Biology Lab.• Proficiently managed Clinical lab operations in accordance with ISO 15189, JCI & EIAC requirements.• Supported in implementation/maintenance of ISO 15189, JCI, EIAC regulatory requirements, while ensuring adequate lab staff and supplies of reagents & consumables. Maintained & calibrated instruments as per manufacturer recommendations