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Ghofran Saad

Riyadh

Summary

Enthusiastic and hardworking professional with a strong foundation in biotechnology, teaching, and technology transfer. Developed expertise in building academic content and delivering effective instruction. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of various types of intellectual property, IP processes, and IP management. Skilled in basic laboratory techniques and has gained initial exposure to research techniques, biotechnology applications, and bioinformatics. Experienced in working across different areas within the science field to bridge the gap between research and its practical applications. Committed to leveraging skills and eager to contribute to the growth of the biotechnology and research sectors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Biochemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Jeddah University
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Lead laboratory classes of approximately 15 students for Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Toxicology courses.
  • Gaining experience in building academic content & teaching
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.

Technology Transfer Coordinator

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Managed 10 different intellectual property portfolios, under supervision of technology managers
  • Meeting with researchers to discuss new inventions or existing ones

Biotechnology Laboratory Teaching Assistant

King Abdul-Aziz University
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Lead laboratory classes of approximately 15 students for Genomic, Marin Biotechnology, and Introduction to Biotechnology
  • Gaining experience in building academic content & teaching
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progress throughout semester.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.

Biology Teaching Assistant

Barry University, School of Arts & Sciences
09.2013 - 12.2013
  • Developed lesson plans for class of approximately 15 students.
  • Performed grading duties for exams, homework, and lab reports
  • Held office hours to answer student questions regarding topics such as genetics
  • Set up lab before each class

Physiology and Computer Science Research Intern

Barry University, School of Art & Science
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Performed independent research for Dr Ana Jimenez & Dr Ricardo Jimenez about vibration tacton sensory feedback.
  • Examined human-computer interface device recognition in college-aged students.
  • Recruited students, wrote questionnaires, conducted devised experiments on students, and recorded data.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Georgetown University
United States
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Chemistry

Barry University
United States
12.2013

Skills

  • Molecular Biology and genetics
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Chemical handling
  • Teaching experience
  • Document management
  • MS office

Careerdevelopment

  • ASTO Proton: Fundamental of Technology Transfer, 01/17
  • WIPO Certificate: General course on Intellectual Property, 03/17
  • IGene Medical Training and Research Center: Bioinformatics Course, 11/22
  • Comprehensive hands-on training on Genetic: Sample collection to final analysis, 12/23

Certification

  • Fundamental of Technology Transfer, ASTO Proton - • January 2017.
  • General course on Intellectual Property, WIPO Certificate - March 2017.
  • Bioinformatics Course, IGene Medical Training and Research Center - November 2022.
  • Comprehensive hands-on training on Genetic: Sample collection to final analysis. KFSH&RC. December 2023

Accomplishments

    Posters:

    • Saad. G., Jimenez, A.M., Jimenez, R., A gender comparison of college-aged computer users’ modulated waveform recognition-rates as tacton parameters and of simple-waveform detection threshold. S.T.E.M. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL, May 2013.

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Biochemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant

Jeddah University
01.2019 - 04.2019

Technology Transfer Coordinator

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
04.2016 - 04.2018

Biotechnology Laboratory Teaching Assistant

King Abdul-Aziz University
09.2015 - 04.2016

Biology Teaching Assistant

Barry University, School of Arts & Sciences
09.2013 - 12.2013

Physiology and Computer Science Research Intern

Barry University, School of Art & Science
09.2012 - 05.2013

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor Chemistry

Barry University
Ghofran Saad