Maha Bokhamseen
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
An innovative, creative and imaginative personality. Can initiate projects and direct great energy into getting them done. Enthusiastic, energetic, cooperative and supportive. Friendly and outgoing with the ability to get along with people from varying cultures and backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Research Technologist I- team leader
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - Current
- Immunology department acting lab supervisor
- Responsibilities: Creating inventory data sheet for equipment & maintenance, Checking & applying safety standards, Writing & completing all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Creating inventory data sheet for reagent & supply, Writing research proposals.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions to enhance team expertise in emerging technologies.
- Contributed to infrastructure projects, collaborating with external vendors for successful outcomes.
- Executed tasks adhering to documented procedures and processes for all activities.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
- Promoted professionalism among staff to develop productive relationships.
- Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
- Supported new hires through on boarding process for speedy and successful training.
- Led team of four to achieve KPI targets and successfully complete assigned projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
Medical Technologist I
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
Riyadh
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Cord Blood Bank
- Led a team of three junior technicians to consistently meet and exceed lab performance KPIs.
- Applied safety procedures and wore protective gear in laboratory.
- Ensured high standards of quality by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on technical instrumentation and analytical techniques in stem cell and cord blood banking.
- Enabled continuity of test performance by conducting weekly checks on supply levels and promptly restocking low-stock reagents.
- Checked and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Checked the accuracy of results through detailed analysis of findings.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment for accurate analysis and results.
- Reported results to medical practitioners and other health professionals.
- Recorded analysis data from tests and clinical results for reliable recordkeeping.
Medical Technologist II
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
Riyadh
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Cord Blood Bank
- Responsibilities: Perform Daily, Day of use, Weekly and Monthly Quality Control program of different reagents, Set up, process placenta for cell processing, Operate the Sepax cell processing applications for cell separation, Prepare, stain and run samples after Sepax processing on Flow Cytometry (FACS Calibur instrument from BD Immuno Cytometry Systems), Bioarchive, which includes cryopreservation of sample for long term, Thawing and preparation of samples for infusion into patients in need of stem cell transplantation, Detect the legibility of the samples for processing or discard based on lab criteria.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital
Riyadh
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Worked at the Microbiology section
- Responsibilities: Perform Quality Control program, Set up bacterial and fungal, Prepare, stain and read smears using different staining techniques, Prepare patient’s reports, Report significant results to physician and Infection controls.
Medical laboratory technologist in Clinical Chemistry laboratory
Trainor laboratory
Winnipeg
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsibilities: Biochemical analysis of blood from patients, Reporting of results to physicians, Problem troubleshooting for the Biochemistry machines, Perform daily, monthly quality control and routine calibration of Biochemistry machine (Vitros 950 and Architect 2000)
Intern (Medical laboratory Technologist)
Dammam
Saudi Arabia
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Clinical Chemistry and Hematology at King Fahd Hospital of the University, Histopathology, Serology and Immunology at King Fahd Military Medical Complex, Blood Banking at Dammam Central Hospital Regional Lab, Microbiology and Parasitology at Qatif Central Hospital.
Education
BSc in Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Applied Medical Laboratory
King Faisal University
Skills
- Collect various samples from patients such as blood
- Conduct chemical analysis of various body fluids such as blood, cerebral spinal fluid and urine
- Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations
- Perform blood group typing and compatibility for blood transfusion purposes
- Conduct medical lab tests and analysis to assist in the diagnosis
- Establish procedure for specimen analysis and medical lab experiments
- Setup, clean and maintain various medical lab equipments
- Precise and punctual at work
- Excellent in gathering information by researching or observing
- Organize, classify, systemize and prioritize the information
- Consistently tackles tasks ahead of time
- Work well under pressure
- Good in responding to emergencies
- Able to handle great variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently
- Strong communication skills written and verbal
Custom
94594
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Certification
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Management
- Certified in Healthcare Quality (CHQ)
- Hold Professional Registration for Saudi Commission for Health Specialty (08-R-A-0231752)
Training & workshops
- Quality Improvement Tools (A Hands-on Computer Workshop).
- The A-Z of Great Leadership
- Quality Dashboards and IT Solutions
- Performance Improvement in Clinical Laboratories
Training & workshops
Accomplishments
- participate in the published paper( Repurposing the oncolytic virus VSVA51M as a COVID-19 vaccine
Training & workshops
- Quality Improvement Tools: A hands-on computer workshop (April, 08) 2018
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider (BLS) 2017
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Level Certificate 2013
- HA-Workshop, Sequence Based Typing (Sep 10-12, 2011) 2011
- An Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Course (May 23-25, 2009) 2009
- Simply Accounting 2004
Timeline
Medical Research Technologist I- team leader
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
01.2018 - Current
Medical Technologist I
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
Medical Technologist II
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
Medical Laboratory Technologist
King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011
Medical laboratory technologist in Clinical Chemistry laboratory
Trainor laboratory
01.2005 - 01.2006
Intern (Medical laboratory Technologist)
Dammam
01.2001 - 01.2002
BSc in Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Applied Medical Laboratory
King Faisal University
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Management
- Certified in Healthcare Quality (CHQ)
- Hold Professional Registration for Saudi Commission for Health Specialty (08-R-A-0231752)
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