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Alaa Gamal

Research And Development Specialist
6th Of October,Giza

Summary

Biomedical Sciences graduate with a focus on Drug Design and Discovery/Molecular Biology and hands-on experience in R&D, aiming for a role in Quality Assurance. Possesses a strong background in laboratory practices, quality control, and compliance with research standards, alongside experience in documenting API specifications. Skills will be applied to ensure product quality in pharmaceutical or healthcare settings. Passionate about maintaining high-quality standards through detailed inspection, validation, and collaboration with production teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

ALANDALOUS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS
6th Of October, Giza
02.2023 - Current

Implemented over 100 raw material specifications for APIs, excipients, and packaging materials to ensure use of high-quality materials and prevent unwanted substances in drug products.

Developed and implemented over 50 packaging material specifications to enhance stability of drug products and provide optimal protection against environmental factors.

Established over 30 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for raw material specifications and methodologies for Differential Thermal Scanning and Malvern Master Sizer 300, ensuring consistency and reliability in testing.

Maintained calibration for both Differential Thermal Scanning and Malvern Master Sizer 300 instruments, achieving over 95% compliance with calibration standards.

Submitted more than 100 specifications tailored for export authorities, including preparing cover letters that justify specifications and ensure regulatory compliance.

Implemented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) across all processes, resulting in 20% reduction in deviations and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

MIDDLE EAST FOR VACCINES
6th Of October, Giza
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Propagated viruses in cell lines for various experimental applications, enhancing understanding of viral behavior and interactions.

    Engaged in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for research projects, fostering a collaborative environment.

    Authored research proposals, clearly outlining objectives and methodologies to secure funding and support for scientific investigations.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

ZEWAIL CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6th Of October, Giza
1 2022 - 9 2022
  • Prepared over 15 tutorials to enhance student understanding of complex topics and improve learning outcomes.

    Assisted in developing and organizing course assignments for more than 60 students, ensuring alignment with learning objectives.

    Proctored over 7 exams, maintaining academic integrity while accurately recording attendance for all sessions.

    Graded over 180 assignments, quizzes, and midterm exams, providing timely and constructive feedback to support student performance.

    Supported students through regular office hours, addressing inquiries and providing guidance to enhance their academic success.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.

BACHELOR THESIS/JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT

ZEWAIL CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6th Of October, Giza
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Performed yeast culturing techniques to establish and maintain over 7 distinct yeast strains for various experimental applications.

    Conducted in vitro substrate cleavage assays, cell cycle arrest experiments, and microscopy analysis for over 5 research projects, contributing to advancements in molecular biology.

    Executed Western blot, SDS-PAGE, and urea-PAGE techniques for protein analysis across more than 30 experiments, ensuring accurate data collection and interpretation.

    Maintained comprehensive documentation of lab experiments in electronic notebooks, achieving over 95% accuracy in record-keeping.

    Communicated research findings effectively through presentations at weekly research meetings, facilitating collaboration and discussion among team members for over 40 presentations.

    Contributed to grant writing efforts, securing funding for essential research projects and resources.

    Assisted in manuscript preparation for publication in peer-reviewed journals, elevating the credibility of the research work within the field.

    Conducted thorough statistical analyses on collected data, providing valuable insights into trends and patterns relevant to research questions.

JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT

ZEWAIL CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6th Of October City, Giza
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Propagated cancer cell lines and Mesenchymal stem cells for experimental research, supporting studies in cancer biology and regenerative medicine.

    Utilized various molecular techniques, including transfection, MTT assay, colony-forming unit assays, proliferation assays, and all types of qPCR to investigate cellular responses and behaviors.

    Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative research ideas, fostering collaborative problem-solving approaches.

    Conducted troubleshooting of experimental protocols to enhance efficiency and accuracy in laboratory processes.

    Authored research proposals, clearly articulating objectives and methodologies to secure funding and advance scientific inquiries.
  • Prepared detailed reports for presentation to stakeholders, effectively communicating key findings and implications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences | Drug Design And Discovery

Zewail City For Science And Technology
6th Of October, Egypt
04.2017 - 06.2022

Diploma in Bioinformatics - Bioinformatics

Nile University
6th Of October, Egypt
05.2022 - 07.2024

Skills

Organizational and planning skills

Decision-making

Good listener and communicator

Data Integrity

Motivated

Analytical skills

Team-work oriented

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Powerpoint

SAP

Microsoft Excel

lims

Microsoft Word

Advanced knowledge in webinar tools (eg, Zoom) and learning management systems (eg, Moodle)

Data Collection

Monitoring and Evaluation

Adaptive Learning

Fieldofstudy

Drug Design and Discovery / Molecular Biology

Finalgrade

3.52

Numberofcredits

150

Research

Investigating the effect of different ubiquitination states of PCNA on the efficiency of RNase H2 activity

Experimentalskills

  • Good Manufacture practicing (GMP)
  • HPLC
  • UV spectroscopy
  • Thermal scientific
  • Particle size Malvern Master sizer 3000
  • Differential scanning calorimetry Netzsch
  • Viscometer Brookfield

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/12/1997
  • Nationality: Egyptian

Languages

ARABIC
Proficient
C2
ENGLISH
Advanced
C1
GERMAN
Intermediate
B1

Publications

Cancer Stem Cells and the Development of Cancer, Ghoneim, N. I., Mohamed, R. H., Gamal, A., Magdy, S., & El-Badri, N., 2020, Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, 151-192, Springer International Publishing, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55359-3_5

Software

SAP user

Microsoft Office

Lims

Interests

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Affairs

Clinical research

Timeline

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

ALANDALOUS FOR PHARMACEUTICALS
02.2023 - Current

Diploma in Bioinformatics - Bioinformatics

Nile University
05.2022 - 07.2024

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

MIDDLE EAST FOR VACCINES
01.2022 - 01.2023

BACHELOR THESIS/JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT

ZEWAIL CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01.2020 - 06.2022

JUNIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT

ZEWAIL CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
02.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences | Drug Design And Discovery

Zewail City For Science And Technology
04.2017 - 06.2022

TEACHING ASSISTANT

ZEWAIL CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1 2022 - 9 2022
Alaa GamalResearch And Development Specialist