Amal Alghamdi
Sr.Research Technologist - Quality Coordinator
RIYADH
Summary
Experienced Senior Research Technologist with a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare industry and research. Skilled in medical research, laboratory management, the development and implementation of DPPs and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards. Knowledge gained from my past experiences has shaped my ability to adapt quickly and work efficiently. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent management and analytical skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Internship
Clinical Nutrition Services, QualityCommittee,NGHA
01.2024 - 03.2024
Involves crafting a Project Charter targeting areas for improvement, outlining the problem, setting goals, collecting relevant information, and engaging in the discussions with other pertinent departments.
Senior Research Technologist I
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center in the National Guard Hospital
1 2023 - Current
- Quality coordinator (DPP/ SOPs)
Research Technologist II
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center in the National Guard Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2022
- 1st author publication.
- Train medical student & new team members in lab experiments and technique in order to fulfill supervisory duties.
- Involved in established colorectal cancer research lab and PGS lab.
- Data collection and screening and verify data; conduct analysis of data, interpret and implement research methodology based on outcome of analysis.
- Maintain an up-to-date laboratory inventory to ensure efficient and seamless access to laboratory reagents and equipment.
- Maintain communication with reagent vendors and try to reduce costs by negotiating the best prices, as well as maintain the lab's reagent needs. Also, I scheduled my own responsibilities and those of my colleagues and trainees to maintain a well-organized and productive work environment.
- Expert in molecular biology Techniques (RNA & protein extraction,Q-PCR , C-DNA,Western blot ,Troubleshooting)
- Xcelligence DP (Proliferation & migration).
- Next Generation Sequencing (Ion torrent PGS).
Research Technologist
Research Project At King Khalid University Hospital
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Expert in molecular biology Techniques ( DNA extraction , PCR optimization ,Capillary DNA sequencing ,DNA Sequence Analysis ,Gel Electrophoresis ,Troubleshooting).
Research Technologist Trainee
Genetics department, at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research center
02.2011 - 05.2011
Medical Technologist Trainee
Security forces hospital ,Biochemistry lab
09.2010 - 12.2010
- I'm rotated through several benches learning the routine Biochemistry procedures and learned operating Biochemistry analyzer such as cobas integra 800 , Architect 2000, ABL 725, Advanced Micro osmometer, Elecsys 2010 , Cobas 6000 etc.
Summer Training (Al Razi Program 2009)
Genetics department, at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research center
07.2009 - 08.2009
- DNA cloning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
King Saud University
Riyadh 01.2005 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Healthcare Adminstration
Saudi Electronic University
Riyadh 01.2022 - 12.2024
Skills
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Technical skills
Ability to maintain quality, safety standards
Training and courses:
- Participation in the NGS-Wole Exome Library Preparation course on 5th Aug-9th Aug by AGBL LABS , Dubai.
- PMP Course
- Six Sigma
PUBLICATIONS:
- Saleh Althenayyan#1,2, Amal AlGhamdi#1,2, Mohammed H AlMuhanna, Esra Hawsa, Dalal Aldeghaither, Jahangir Iqbal, Sameer Mohammad4 and Mohammad Azhar Aziz1.Modulation of ATP8B1 Gene expression in Colorectal Cancer Cells Suggest its Role as a Tumor Suppressor.2020
- Saeed Al Mahri, Amal Al Ghamdi, Maaged Akiel, Monira Al Aujan, Sameer Mohammad, Mohammad Azhar Aziz. Free fatty acids receptors 2 and 3 control cell proliferation by regulating cellular glucose uptake .MAY 2020
- Mohammed Al-Dosari, Fahad Al-Jenoobi, Khalid M. Alkharfy, Amal Alghamdi, Khawla Bagulb, Abdullah Al-Mohizea, Saleh Al-Muhsen, MK Parvez and Rabih Halwani. High Prevalence of CYP2D6*41 (G2988A) Allele in Saudi Arabians. Submitted to BioMed Research International, NOV 2013.
- Alkharfy KM1, Alghamdi AM, Bagulb KM, Al-Jenoobi FI, Al-Mohizea AM, Al-Muhsen S, Halwani R, Parvez MK, Al-Dosari MS. Distribution of selected gene polymorphisms of UGT1A1 in a Saudi population.AUG 2013.
- Al-Dosari MS1, Alkharfy KM, Alghamdi AM, Al-Mohizea AM, Al-Jenoobi FI, Al-Muhsen S, Halwani R, Parvez MK. Genetic variability of PXR in Saudi Arabians.APR 2013.
- Al-Mohizea AM, Alkharfy KM, Bagulb KM, Alghamdi AM, Al-Jenoobi FI, Al-Muhsen S, Halwani R, Parvez MK, Al-Dosari MS. Genetic variability and haplotype profile of MDR1 in Saudi Arabian males. Mol Biol Rep. NOV 2012.
- Al-Jenoobi FI, Alkharfy KM, Alghamdi AM, Bagulb KM, Al-Mohizea AM, Al-Muhsen S, Halwani R, Parvez MK, Al-Dosari MS. CYP2C19 Genetic Polymorphism in Saudi Arabians. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol.JUL 2012.
REFERENCES:
- Personal references and documentations are available upon request.
Timeline
Internship
Clinical Nutrition Services, QualityCommittee,NGHA
01.2024 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Healthcare Adminstration
Saudi Electronic University
01.2022 - 12.2024
Research Technologist II
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center in the National Guard Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2022
Research Technologist
Research Project At King Khalid University Hospital
03.2011 - 05.2012
Research Technologist Trainee
Genetics department, at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research center
02.2011 - 05.2011
Medical Technologist Trainee
Security forces hospital ,Biochemistry lab
09.2010 - 12.2010
Summer Training (Al Razi Program 2009)
Genetics department, at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research center
07.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
King Saud University
01.2005 - 06.2010
Senior Research Technologist I
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center in the National Guard Hospital
1 2023 - Current
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