Waleed Alhussaini
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Passionate Research Lab Technologist with over five years of experience in biotechnology and clinical research. Expertise in LC-MS/MS method development and bioanalytical assay validation. Demonstrated success in medical R&D with multiple peer-reviewed publications and contributions to clinical research. Aiming to leverage scientific skills in strategic roles within healthcare and biotechnology sectors to enhance innovation and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Research Laboratory Technologist
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2020 - 07.2025
- Led method development and validation for bioanalytical assays.
- Contributed to over 10 research projects on API and TDM of anticancer, antibiotic, and antipsychotic drugs.
- Participated in KAIMRC Heatstroke Project during Hajj season-2023 with Mass Gatherings Medicine-MOH.
- Involved in the management of the first patient globally to receive FDA-approved gene therapy "Casgevy".
- Conducted diverse biological and chemical analysis on various sample types.
- Managed laboratory supplies inventory, preventing shortages effectively.
- Participated in setting up one of the first bioanalytical labs for bioequivalence studies.
- Trained junior staff in laboratory procedures, fostering their professional development.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing rigorous health and safety protocols.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed histopathological samples from various tissues and biopsies.
- Managed laboratory inventory and ensured equipment functionality.
- Contributed to successful CAP accreditation efforts.
Laboratory Intern
Prince Sultan Military Medical City Central Military Laboratory and Blood Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Rotated in all main laboratory departments.
- Trained in special labs like IVF, molecular genetics, newborn screening, cytology, flow cytometry, tissue typing, and toxicology.
- Received hands-on training from seniors in most of the laboratory techniques.
Education
MSc - Biotechnology
College of Medicine, Alfaisal University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 09.2023 - 03.2025
BSc - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 09.2013 - 05.2018
Skills
- Method validation
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Teamwork
- critical thinking
- Advanced communication
- Laboratory ethics
- Experiment documentation
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Research methodologies
- Collaborative research
- Lab techniques proficiency
- Decision-making capacity
Certification
- Professional Classification and Registration Record, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
- Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Advanced Applications, SDAIA, 06/2025
- LC/MS bioanalysis, Waters, 12/2024
- GLP, BEMONIT, 09/2024
- GCP, BEMONIT, 08/2024
- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Program, Alfaisal University, 01/2022
- Institutional/Signatory Official: Human Subject Research, CITI, 10/2021
- Human Gene Transfer, CITI, 08/2021
- Transporting Dangerous Goods Training, Mayo Clinic, 03/2020
- Professional Classification and Registration Record, SCFHS, 05/2019
- Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression, Melbourne University, 04/2019
- Bioethics: The Law, Medicine, and Ethics of Reproductive Technologies, Harvard University, 12/2018
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Photography
- Graphic design
- Scientific content creation
Accomplishments
Dean's list award for Academic Excellence 2018.
King Saud University · Mar 2018
Publications
Conference proceedings
Screening Approach of Nitrosamine Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products in Saudi Arabia MarketOct 2024
SFDA Research Day 2024
Journal article
Comparative performance of liquid chromatography and spectrophotometry in determining metformin hydrochloride within pharmaceutical formulationsArabic
Jun 2024
Heliyon https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32551
Journal article
Update on the advances and challenges in bioequivalence testing methods for complex topical generic productsFeb 2024
Frontiers in Pharmacology https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1330712
Journal article
Determination of Voriconazole in Human Plasma by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Application in Therapeutic Drug MonitoringSep 2023
American Journal of Analytical Chemistry https://doi.org/10.4236/ajac.2023.149021
Timeline
MSc - Biotechnology
College of Medicine, Alfaisal University
09.2023 - 03.2025
Research Laboratory Technologist
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
04.2020 - 07.2025
Medical Laboratory Technologist
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
Laboratory Intern
Prince Sultan Military Medical City Central Military Laboratory and Blood Bank
05.2018 - 05.2019
BSc - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University
09.2013 - 05.2018
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