Shatha Eisa
Lab Specialist
Geneva
Summary
Lab Specialist with 5 and half years of experience conducting in medical research and laboratory procedures, including a pivotal role at the Public Health Authority/Weqaya/Saudi Center For Disease And Prevention (Saudi CDC)/National Health Laboratory-Ministry of Health in antimicrobial resistance and COVID-19 diagnose and research. Excelled in lab assistant training, enhancing laboratory efficiency and accuracy. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring junior staff, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lab Specialist
Public Health Authority/Weqaya/Saudi CDC
4 2018 - 2023.11
- Worked as member of team responsible for researching and testing Whooping coughs' molecular diagnosis.
- Exploring and researching antimicrobial resistance traits.
- Working with COVID-19 team from start of pandemic.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Presented findings at scientific conferences, showcasing the significance of our research within the broader scientific community.
Lab Intern
King Khalid University Hospital
2016.06 - 2017.06
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Performed different clinical test in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Processed more than 200 patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
ALFAISAL UNIVERSITY
RIYADH.SAUDI ARABIA 2020.08 - Current
Bachelor of Medical Science - Medical Laboratory Science
King Saud University
Riyadh.Saudi Arabia 2012.06 - 2016.06
Skills
Medical research
Research program planning
Laboratory testing and analysis
Scientific Writing
Laboratory procedures
Microscopic techniques
Lab assistant training
Multi-drug resistant organisms
Researches
- Evaluation of in-House PCR for the detection of OXA48-resistant genes in Carbapenem-resistent Klebsiella pneumonia. (poster)
- Utilization and modification of European CDC guidelines for Boredetella pertussis diagnose using molecular approach in Saudi Arabia. (poster)
- Bordetella pertussis isolate BP18025 insertion sequence IS481 transposase IS481 family gene, partial cds. (NCBI Gene Bank)
- Bordetella pertussis isolate BP18026 insertion sequence IS481 transposase IS481 family gene, partial cds. (NCBI Gene Bank)
- Metwally, D. M., Al-Olayan, E. M., Alshalhoop, R. A., & Eisa, S. A. (2018). Biomarkers as predictive tools to test the in vivo anti-sarcoptic mange activity of propolis in naturally infested rabbits. Bioscience Reports, 38(6).
- Alahmadi, R., Alhumaidy, A., Eisa, S., Alotaibi, M., Filfilan, S., Taha, O., ... & Alzeyadi, Z. (2020). Molecular Detection of common Carbapenemase Resistance Genes in nosocomial pathogens isolated from Neonatal ICU at a major tertiary care hospital in Mecca. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 13(2), 332.
- Alhumaidy, A., Alahmadi, R., Eisa, S., Alzeyadi, Z., Sia, C. M., Greig, D. R., ... & Hopkins, K. L. (2020). Molecular Characterization of Carbapenemase Producing Acinetobacter Baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Tertiary Care Hospitals in Mecca-Saudi Arabia. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 13(2), 329.
Awards and Certificates
- The Sixth best poster in the Scientific Poster Competition from the General Administration of Research and Studies, Ministry of Health 2019.
- Awarded a Certificate of Achievement for participating in the "Application Training for EtiMax 3000 from DiaSorin" held at the National Health Laboratory, 2018
- Award of showing gratitude from King Saud University,Medical sciences faculty, for partaking and winning the ninth place in the New Media Conference held at the university. 2013.
- Acquired an IELTS score of 6.0, 2019.
Languages
Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Beginner (A1)
Additional Information
I hold a Permit B (dependent on Swiss spouse)
Timeline
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
ALFAISAL UNIVERSITY
2020.08 - Current
Lab Intern
King Khalid University Hospital
2016.06 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Medical Science - Medical Laboratory Science
King Saud University
2012.06 - 2016.06
Lab Specialist
Public Health Authority/Weqaya/Saudi CDC
4 2018 - 2023.11
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