Nojood Awad Althubaity
Laboratory Specialist
Ta'if,Saudi Arabia
Summary
- Accomplished laboratory professional with extensive expertise in hematology, body fluid, and coagulation testing.
- Proven leader in staff training, competency assessment, and workflow optimization, driving efficiency and team performance while ensuring CAP/CBAHI compliance.
- Experienced in instrument validation, evidence-based test menu expansion, and advanced data analysis to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- Skilled in quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and process improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Recognized for guiding teams in high-pressure environments, fostering collaboration, and advancing laboratory practices through innovation, precision, and knowledge transfer.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Laboratory Supervisor - Hematology
Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital Laboratory
Ta'if, Mecca Region
10.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily hematology and coagulation laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with CAP and CBAHI standards and adherence to turnaround time expectations.
- Oversaw test validation projects, instrument validation, and LIS/AMS test builds to expand and maintain diagnostic accuracy.
- Conducted staff training, competency assessments, and workload scheduling, fostering team efficiency and professional development.
- Managed reagent procurement and inventory control, ensuring uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Led quality management initiatives, including CAP proficiency testing, risk assessments, and corrective action documentation.
- Authored and revised SOPs and laboratory policies to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated utilization trends to expand essential tests, discontinue outdated ones, and improve overall laboratory efficiency.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues; ensured proper maintenance and calibration of instruments per manufacturer and regulatory standards.
- Prepared statistical reports and performance data analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Monitored advances in hematology testing and introduced new methods to evolve laboratory capabilities.
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist -Hematology
Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital Laboratory
TAIF, Mecca
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Perform routine and specialized hematology and coagulation testing.
- Assist in validation of new assays and instruments.
- Maintained QC and proficiency testing records.
- Support training of junior staff.
- Set up and validate new equipment.
- Monitor quality control, evaluate new methods, and complete assigned tasks.
- Confirm abnormal results and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting on instruments and methods.
- Identify technical issues and guide staff in problem resolution.
- Document quality events and initiate corrective actions.
- Prepare the laboratory for inspections.
- Provide technical guidance and support to staff.
- Assist in staff scheduling and workload assignments.
- Manage inventory and order supplies.
- Act as supervisor in his/her absence.
Medical Laboratory Technologist – Hematology
Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital Laboratory
Ta'if, Mecca Region
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Performed complete blood counts, reticulocyte counts, coagulation studies, hemoglobin electrophoresis.
- Prepared blood smears, conducted staining procedures, and performed differential cell counts.
- Conduct chemical and microscopic urinalysis and cell counts of body fluids.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintaine laboratory analyzers and equipment, monitoring performance and troubleshooting.
- Ensured timely and accurate reporting of both routine and STAT (urgent) results.
- Execute quality control procedures and participated in proficiency testing, ensuring compliance with laboratory accreditation requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences -
Um Al-Qura university
Skills
- Hematology & Coagulation Testing
- Laboratory Management & Supervision
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
- Proficiency Testing
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Staff Training
- Competency Assessment
- Evidence-based Test Menu Expansion
- Discontinuation Planning
- Instrument Validation
- Risk Assessment
- Corrective Actions
- Preventive Actions
- Professional ethics
- Laboratory result interpretation
- Quality control procedures
- Knowledge transfer
- Staff supervision
- Quality control monitoring
- Expertise in microscopy
- Leadership in stressful situations
- Workflow coordination
- Procedure development
- Strong communication
- Experiment designing
- Laboratory management
- Resource management
- Time efficiency
- Communication proficiency
- Team Leadership
- Inventory control
- Inventory management
- Extensive knowledge of hematology testing techniques, equipment, and best practices
- Ability to organize, prioritize and direct work activities
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of accuracy
- Experience with multiple Laboratory Information Systems
Technical leadership
Resilience under pressure
Initiative taking
Product knowledge
Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Certified CAP Inspector.
- Continuous Education in Hematology & Coagulation.
Custom
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Supervisor - Hematology
Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital Laboratory
10.2019 - Current
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist -Hematology
Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital Laboratory
07.2014 - 09.2019
Medical Laboratory Technologist – Hematology
Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital Laboratory
05.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences -
Um Al-Qura university
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