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I am excited to share that I have been in my current role as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for 6 months now! I have had the privilege of working in a dynamic environment that has not only honed my technical expertise but also broadened my perspective on the impact of precision in pharmaceutical manufacturing. 💡 Key Skills and Experiences I’ve Gained: ✨ Advanced Analytical Techniques: Mastering gas chromatography to conduct identification and purity tests of pharmaceutical compounds, ensuring the highest level of product quality. ✨ Instrument Calibration and Maintenance: Regularly operating and calibrating critical lab equipment, minimizing downtime, and ensuring accurate test results. ✨ Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to GMP and FDA guidelines to maintain the integrity and safety of pharmaceutical products. ✨ Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyzing data trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, contributing to improved efficiency and faster turnaround times. ✨ Problem-Solving Under Pressure: Tackling unexpected challenges like testing TOC (Total Organic Carbon) samples during water system shutdowns to ensure production continuity for our most in-demand peptide materials. ✨ Laboratory Information Data Systems: Utilization of Empower data system to manage, analyze, and report accurate chromatography lab data efficiently. I’m excited to continue growing and applying my skills to make a meaningful impact in the industry. As I continue to grow, I’m eager to bring my technical expertise, dedication to quality, and results-driven mindset to any company looking for someone with my background. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a motivated and skilled professional ready to make a difference in your organization! #pharmaceuticalindustry #qualitycontrol #labtechnician #growthmindset #openforopportunities

Difference Between Medical Laboratories Then and Now Based on Technical Staff Requirements Based on My Experience, In the Past: When starting their careers, Medical Laboratory Technicians/Technologists focused on developing certain abilities within themselves, such as: Strong Analytical Skills, Technical Proficiency, Attention to Detail Scientific Knowledge, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills Ethical Conduct, Manual Dexterity, Time Management, Continuous Learning, Teamwork, Quality Control etc. Quality control was a chapter every Lab Technician considered their holy grail, studying it diligently. Many aspired to become Quality Managers or enter the Quality Department. The obsession with quality control and accurate reporting among laboratories was at another level. Laboratories would cross-check any abnormal result at any level without considering extra costs. Even smaller labs would cross-check creatinine values 2-3 times if it was even 0.1 mg/dL higher than expected. Equipment validations would take months, and every small detail like inter-assay, intra-assay, AMR, accuracy, precision, CV, and SD was properly scrutinized. All these details held significant importance.

As a medical laboratory scientist, I’m passionate about maintaining the highest standards in diagnostic testing. To achieve this, I put the following in place: ✨Quality Control (QC): The Precision Checkpoint QC focuses on monitoring and maintaining the technical precision of laboratory instruments and testing processes. ☑️Daily checks, calibration, and verification ensure that work equipment produces reliable results. ✨Quality Assurance (QA): The Holistic Approach QA takes a broader view, encompassing the entire testing process, not just the machines. ☑️It’s about SOPs, proficiency testing, staff training, and compliance with regulations. QA ensures that our lab consistently delivers accurate and reliable results. Why Does It Matter if one may ask? Patient safety: Accurate results impact diagnoses, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes. Regulatory compliance: QA keeps us aligned with industry standards and guidelines. Continuous improvement: QC and QA drive excellence and prevent errors. #Medicallaboratoryscientist #Medicallaboratoryscience #Medicallaboratoryquality #Laboratoryexcellence #Qualitycontrol #PatientSafetyFirst #LabLife

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Aseptic Operators Working in a cleanroom under GMP isn’t easy, you have your gowning to consider, your movements, your equipment. Qualifying aseptic operators poses a significant challenge, not because it’s extremely difficult but because it requires great care and attention to detail. Training The more relevant experience the person has, the easier the training and qualification will be. You would ideally like to hire an aseptic operator with at least five years of experience in GMP production. When a person is hired, he or she will enter into the training program. For new and existing aseptic operators, there should be a continuous training program on theoretical and practical GMP aspects, including microbiology and hygiene. Only having aseptic operators re-watch the same online training course every month is not a suitable curriculum for an aseptic operator. Consider the trends, consider operator input; what are the problems at the moment? Any area’s for improvement? Any new techniques or equipment the operators should be aware of? the employees trained to ensure that they take adequate precautions to prevent cross-contamination when they pass from one area to another? Gowning Operators must always wear gowning according to the appropriate area classification. Good personal hygiene is the foundation of proper gowning in GMP manufacturing environments. Even though it should be common knowledge we still see make sure there is a cheat-sheet on GMP gowning procedures in the gowning area and that it’s in line with the gowning SOP. Behavior People should move slowly and deliberately; body parts should be kept out of the laminar airflow, and gowns should be kept as clean as possible.Necessary product manipulations should be approached in a way that avoids compromising sterility. Only qualifying your operators through a one-off training program is not accepted; many systems, people, and checks can make or break a cleanroom operator qualification trajectory. To reduce contamination risk, there must be a continuous feedback loop both top-down and between operators themselves. #pharmaceutical #sterile_products #Aseptic_area

Medical laboratory quality management Medical laboratory quality management refers to the systems, processes, and practices put in place to ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable results from medical laboratory testing. Some key aspects of medical laboratory quality management include: 1. Quality control: Regularly running control samples to verify the accuracy and precision of laboratory instruments, reagents, and procedures. This helps detect and correct any issues before they impact patient results. 2. Quality assurance: Implementing policies, procedures, and audits to monitor and improve the overall quality of the laboratory's operations. This includes things like proficiency testing, method validations, and staff training. 3. Documentation and record-keeping: Maintaining detailed documentation of all laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, and test results. This supports traceability and investigation of any quality issues. 4. Personnel competency: Ensuring laboratory staff are properly trained, qualified, and demonstrate ongoing competence in performing their assigned tasks. 5. Continuous improvement: Regularly reviewing quality metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. 6. Compliance with standards: Adhering to relevant regulatory and accreditation standards, such as ISO 15189 or CLIA requirements, to meet quality and safety requirements. Effective medical laboratory quality management is essential for delivering accurate, reliable, and clinically meaningful test results that support patient care. It helps minimize errors, ensure the integrity of the laboratory's operations, and promote continuous quality improvement. #CAP #CBAHI #Healthcare #Laboratory #Medical #medicaldevices #innovation #diagnosis #health #clinicaldiagnostics #medlabmiddleeast #Device #arabhealth #Instrument #Specialist #Technician #Patient #Quality #Safety #Hematology #CBC #Biochemistry #spectrophotometer #Bioassay #Chemiluminescence #immunoassay #type #ELISA #Cobas #Vitros #Abbott #Siemens #IVD #Beckman #Roche #Sysmex #Danaher #Human #Diagnostic #Mindray #Snibe #Maglumi #Hiring #OpenToWork #job #work #HR #jobopportunity #opportunity #ISO17025 #Kaizen

Medical laboratory quality management Medical laboratory quality management refers to the systems, processes, and practices put in place to ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable results from medical laboratory testing. Some key aspects of medical laboratory quality management include: 1. Quality control: Regularly running control samples to verify the accuracy and precision of laboratory instruments, reagents, and procedures. This helps detect and correct any issues before they impact patient results. 2. Quality assurance: Implementing policies, procedures, and audits to monitor and improve the overall quality of the laboratory's operations. This includes things like proficiency testing, method validations, and staff training. 3. Documentation and record-keeping: Maintaining detailed documentation of all laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, and test results. This supports traceability and investigation of any quality issues. 4. Personnel competency: Ensuring laboratory staff are properly trained, qualified, and demonstrate ongoing competence in performing their assigned tasks. 5. Continuous improvement: Regularly reviewing quality metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. 6. Compliance with standards: Adhering to relevant regulatory and accreditation standards, such as ISO 15189 or CLIA requirements, to meet quality and safety requirements. Effective medical laboratory quality management is essential for delivering accurate, reliable, and clinically meaningful test results that support patient care. It helps minimize errors, ensure the integrity of the laboratory's operations, and promote continuous quality improvement. #CAP #CBAHI #Healthcare #Laboratory #Medical #medicaldevices #innovation #diagnosis #health #clinicaldiagnostics #medlabmiddleeast #Device #arabhealth #Instrument #Specialist #Technician #Patient #Quality #Safety #Hematology #CBC #Biochemistry #spectrophotometer #Bioassay #Chemiluminescence #immunoassay #type #ELISA #Cobas #Vitros #Abbott #Siemens #IVD #Beckman #Roche #Sysmex #Danaher #Human #Diagnostic #Mindray #Snibe #Maglumi #Hiring #OpenToWork #job #work #HR #jobopportunity #opportunity #ISO17025 #Kaizen

I worked as a Medical Laboratory Technician for over ten years early in my career. I had the privilege of working alongside some of the nicest, smartest people I've ever met (and still keep in touch with!), and there was always one unifying frustration amongst us anytime we got a new piece of instrumentation: "Who the heck designed this thing?!?!?". It was very clear to us that a Lab Tech was not included in the design process, as many times routine tasks like changing out a reagent or emptying waste was cumbersome and time consuming. A small tweak here or there could have saved time for the end user if it had been considered during the design process. My previous role was focused on procedure and process development, and continuous improvement of in-use methods. While managing multiple projects where new procedures are created and old ones are streamlined, my intent is to always create the best possible process for the end user while ensuring all stakeholder's needs are considered. It's amazing how much buy-in you can get from a team when they are brought into the creation process, even when concessions have to be made to align with the needs of multiple stakeholders. What processes do you have in your organization that could use a refresh, and who are you going to for input? I hope that you will always start with the end-user in mind and capture their feedback during the process. They are the ones executing every day, and they know best any pain points that should be addressed!

In medical laboratories, maintaining quality is a shared responsibility involving several key individuals and entities: Laboratory Director: Ultimately responsible for ensuring that all testing performed meets quality standards and regulations. They oversee all laboratory operations and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines. Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists: Responsible for performing tests accurately and according to established protocols. They are trained to recognize and address issues that could affect test results. Quality Assurance (QA) Officer: Manages the quality assurance program within the laboratory. This includes conducting regular audits, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring adherence to quality control procedures. Quality Control (QC) Technicians: Perform daily checks and calibration of equipment, monitor testing processes, and verify the accuracy of test results. Regulatory Bodies: Government agencies (e.g., FDA in the United States) set regulations and standards for laboratory testing. They conduct inspections and ensure laboratories comply with these standards. Accreditation Agencies: Organizations like the College of American Pathologists (CAP), National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)or the Joint Commission assess laboratories against established quality standards and grant accreditation. Healthcare Providers: Physicians and healthcare professionals rely on laboratory results to make diagnostic and treatment decisions. They play a role in ensuring that laboratories provide accurate and timely information. By involving all these stakeholders and implementing rigorous quality assurance and control measures, medical laboratories can maintain high standards of accuracy, reliability, and safety in their testing processes. #quality #clinicallabs #qualityhealthcare #qms Don't share

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