Ali Ahadian
Manufacturing Associate II, Upstream at Abzena
cGMP Manufacturing Associate at Abzena
Driven to consistently advance my knowledge and skills in biotechnology at every opportunity. Fluid understanding of regulations while working in a GMP manufacturing facility such as Good Documentation practices while on the batch record. Able to perform gowning in class C and D cleanrooms, as well as rigorously trained in aseptic techniques to perform any cell manipulations in the biological safety cabinet while in a fast-paced work environment. Familiar with master cell banking, and production level cell culture projects up to 2000L Sartorius bioreactors.
Abzena
https://www.linkedin.com/company/abzena
Manufacturing Associate II, Upstream
Perform work in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
Operate in a Class 10,000 and Class 100,000 rooms.
Perform cell vial thaw and flask expansion inside a Bio-Safety Cabinet (BSC) as well as generating Cell Banks for clients.
Operate and maintain equipment designed for single-use technology as it relates to cell culture such as the GE RTP WAVE 25 and Sartorius STR Systems (50 L to 2000 L).
Conduct activities in support of production schedules as directed by senior staff.
Obtain and stock supplies as directed.
Prepare media supplementation and salt solutions for cell culture production.
Maintain GMP records to comply with regulatory requirements and assist with in-process testing.
Work is closely supervised, until fully trained in GMP procedures.
Revise and review SOPs, master batch records, specifications, and other applicable cGMP documentation for Manufacturing.
Support multiple projects simultaneously.
Initiate deviations as required during GMP process execution.
Perform manufacturing and process development activities for projects and products in collaboration with others.
May provide training to new personnel for Upstream technical processes and equipment.
May cross-train on various tasks including Downstream cGMP manufacturing and PD processes as needed to support overall success of the Biologics group.
Review completed batch records daily for GMP compliance and completeness.
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LabCorp
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Specimen Processing Specialist
Process thousands of human specimens that come through the lab daily
	Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing
	Conduct TB testing on specimens using QuantiFERON technique
	Maintain and document specimens (labeling, identifying) accurately and efficiently
	Use instruments such as pipette and standard centrifuge to aid in processing
	Complete all necessary paperwork to process and submit specimen, data entry
	Perform audits in order to resolve any outstanding issues
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UC San Diego
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Scientific Acadamic Labs, Student
Attended lab courses as UCSD undergrad student
	Used array of lab equipment such as pH meter, pipette, titration, centrifuges, light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy
	Sample maintenance experience (weighing, putting in vials, labeling, recording data, vacuuming, autoclave)
	Completed acid-based titrations, buffer prep, culture prep, reagent prep
	Designed, conducted and interpreted scientific research concerning predation, decomposition, and invertebrate community composition; applied scientific approach to problems
	Collected samples for study from UCSD Reserve Nature Field
	Conducted in vitro experiments that mimicked natural conditions (bacteria in petri dish) and in vivo experiments within bacterial habitats in ecology lab
	Used Microsoft Word to write out detailed and concise lab reports, Excel to organize/analyze collected data and display numerical data graphically, and PowerPoint to clearly exhibit findings
	Utilized deep understanding of complex biological functions (molecular biology, ecological relations)
	Observed experimental specimen to collect data via assay
	Communicated findings using models, charts and graphs as well as verbally via presentation
LA JOLLA, C.A
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Wells Fargo
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Bank Teller
Provide exceptional customer service, interacting with customers on a regular basis
	Ask customers questions to build relationships and meet their personal needs
	Engage customers in conversation and listen to them to assist with their finances
	Work as a part of a team to help customers succeed financially
	Follow policies and procedures to minimize risks and avoid losses
	Accurately and efficiently process transactions
	Maintain a cash drawer including taking in and giving out cash; balance cash drawer
Greater San Diego Area
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Self-Employed
Private Tutor
Work effectively with students at various learning levels across ages 7-19, tailoring specific lesson plans according to their needs
	Predominantly tutor mathematics, but dabble in other subjects as well
	Clarify various complex concepts in easy-to-understand language to the students
	Assist students in various complicated assignments
	Communicate with parents regarding student progress
	Able to raise mediocre grades (C’s and D’s) to excellent grades (A’s and B’s) in majority of students
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of California San Diego
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Certificate of Achievement for Transfer
Palomar College
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
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American Heart Association - San Diego Division
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Ali Ahadian MD, FRCSC
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Ophthalmologist
Canada