Cristina Elsayed

Reliable and goal oriented Chemical Engineer, specialized in Environmental Engineering with experience working in laboratories in academic and industrial settings. Offers excellent communication and good judgement to effectively meet team needs. The experience as a Section Manager in one of the highest throughput COVID-19 testing lighthouse laboratories helped gain an extensive experience and training with PCR methodologies and the use of Automated Liquid Handling Systems.

Signum Project Manager 02/2022-03/2022
UK Biocentre – Milton Keynes
Managing Signum Project within Core Laboratory of UKBC
The project aims to create accurate inventory of 200K of blood and plasma samples Responsible for setting up workflow and building/ coaching team of lab technicians to carry out process
Deciding on equipment needs and liaising with IT and technical team to provide equipment necessary to achieve daily target
Responsible of setting up inventory document to keep track of all scanned samples and making sure everyone is trained to complete it properly
Responsible of training all operators in inventory process and making sure that all errors are being identified and reported to supervisors
Identifying any issues and finding preventive and corrective actions

Laboratory Section Manager 08/2021 – 03/2022
UK Biocentre – Milton Keynes
Managing a team of up to 8 operators and section supervisor
Highly experienced in creating and amending SOPs when required, and updating staff of any changes in procedures
Troubleshooting any technical issues within section
Using QMS systems (e.g Q-pulse, EcoOnline) to report non-conformities (NCs), report H&S incidents, plan RCAs, as well as preventative and corrective actions
Ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed within the section
Ability to plan, organise and control wide range of activities
Liaising with different sections & departments across company
Performing validations & QCs for equipment/ reagents
Gained several transferrable skills of teamwork, adaptability to change, great communication, dedication, flexibility, and resilience.
Increased and established new daily targets within section

Laboratory Technician 09/2020 – 08/2021
UK Biocentre – Milton Keynes
Working in an ISO15189:2012 accredited laboratory
Processing COVID-19 tests using RT-PCR on high throughput laboratory
Trained to use different Automated Liquid Handling Systems (e.g
Tecan,Hamilton) as well as Kingfisher Purification System, Multidrop Combi Reagent Dispenser, 7500 RT-PCR System
Trained across all sections in the laboratory and gained experience in every step of the process Entrusted to train new starters across several sections
Advanced training on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Deputized for section managers in their absence
Operated, maintained and calibrated lab equipment, consistently meeting accuracy and schedule targets.
Secretary

NEDtrans – Northampton 09/2017 – 08/2020
In charge of processing bills, invoices, and scheduling
Handled correspondence & communication across the company
Ensured smooth running of the operation
Track specific information on a daily basis across all areas of the business
Ensure all information is available to the stakeholders if required
Set travel arrangements and provided relevant tickets and documentation for management and executive staff.

Environmental Intern 06/2017 – 08/2017
Oltchim Chemical Plant – Valcea Valcea, Romania
An intern in the Environmental department
Participated in running the installations monitoring the quality of air, as well as recording, assessing, and reporting the results
Participated in quality services and quality control

Call Centre Agent 09/2016 – 11/2016
BCR Bank – Bucharest
Reached out to current BCR customers advertising and promoting new products.
Logged call details and customer information in secure systems, improving data collection measures.
Achieved daily performance targets, aiding department progression towards sales goals. Handled high call volumes with accuracy and efficiency for optimum productivity.

Call Centre Agent 06/2015 – 08/2015
Jerry's Pizza – Bucharest
Receiving orders and communicating them to the nearest branch for delivery. Handled high call volumes and kept call times within timeframe targets

BEng: Chemical Engineering
Politehnica University of Bucharest - Bucharest, Romania 

Domain: 
Engineering and Environmental Protection in Chemical and Petrochemical Industry