Ahmed Sadek

Description

• Supervised lab operations, including method development, validation, and routine analysis, with a focus on food safety and environmental testing.
• Conducted pesticide residue and heavy metal analysis in vegetables, soil, and water using GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS, ensuring compliance with SANTE 11312/2021, EPA, and FDA methods.
• Performed honey analysis for reducing sugars, HMF (Hydroxy methyl furfural), diastase activity, and moisture content using HPLC and refractometer.
• Carried out oil quality tests, including peroxide number, iodine value, saponification, acid value, and fatty acid profile using auto titrator and GC.
• Optimized a method for the separation and analysis of 150 pesticides, reducing injection time by over 70%, significantly improving lab productivity and testing efficiency.
• Managed troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of advanced analytical instruments, including ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-MS/MS, and LC-MS/MS.
• Developed and validated laboratory procedures, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Trained junior analysts on the application of SANTE 11312/2021 guidelines and lab safety protocols.
• Applied statistical analysis to detect trends and patterns in contaminant data, enhancing decision-making and reporting accuracy.
• Managed data and lab documentation, maintaining high standards of quality control and adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Experienced in preparing and standardizing solutions, reagents, and indicators for chemical analysis, as well as performing microbiological analysis of water.
• Proficient in conducting various water tests and holding key responsibilities in managing shifts and overseeing production lines.