ZIA MUJAHID
House No. N-72 (white), Korangi No.3 ½,
Karachi 31, Postal Code.74900
Contact: +92-3417679089
E-mail: xiamujahid@gmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Having excellent research potential and an ability to actively contribute to the research project
goals. Able to interact with all researchers in a constructive, creative and professional manner during the
processing, storing and logging process.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
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Undertaking research, Surveys, Academic Research, Data collecting techniques, Clinical trials and
Data validation.
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Collection of biological specimens from study sites and authentication of data collection forms and
monitors progress throughout the duration of the study.
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Create write-up of trial protocols and presentation to Research Coordinators.
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Identification, evaluation and establishment study sites.
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Trainings of research site staff on study protocols, proper source documentation and case report
forms completion.
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Liaison with ethics committee regarding rights, safety and well-being of study subjects.
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Tracking and management intellectual property (IP) and study materials.
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Proper documentation of IP dispensing and inventory.
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Protection of subject’s confidentiality, update their information and verification of IP to be dispensed
and administration according to study protocols.
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Conduct regular site visits, coordination of project meetings and writing visit reports.
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Liaise with regulatory authorities and performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Aga Khan University
➢ Research Associate
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, in a Research Study named SEEM Pakistan, Gut
Microbiota Configuration in Healthy Pakistani Children. From May 2018 till now.
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Research Study named Exploration of TB-Bio
Markers in Pakistani Children. From January 2018 till now.
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Investigating Intestinal Mucosal Alterations in Children with Growth Faltering in Pakistan
(IIMAC). A research project owned by The Aga Khan University and University of Virginia, from
Aug 2017 till now.
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Stem Cells Culture from crypts of Human gut. A research project (SEEM Pakistan) owned by
department of Paediatrics and Child Health AKU and Harvard University.
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Department of Surgery, Research Project on Kidney stones, from July 2017 to August 2017.
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Research Project Alliance for Maternal and
Newborn Health Improvement (AMANHI) Objective.4, from Oct.2014 to May 2017.
The South City Hospital
➢ Laboratory Technologist
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Working experience in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Haematology, Parasitology, Immunology and
Serology from Dec.2012 to Oct. 2014.
The Indus Hospital
➢ Microbiologist
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One month job experience.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
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Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets and database tools.
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Ability to prior own work in response to deadlines.
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Excellent research skills. Able to plan research and organize tasks effectively.
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Ability to resolve problems independently.
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Possessing a creative approach to problem-solving.
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Flexible with working hours and having excellent interpersonal skills.
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Experience in carrying out experimental research.
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Knowledge of maintaining safe workplace practice and procedures in accordance with the
requirements of Health and Safety legislation.
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Cobas (Roche) C311 routine biochemistry analyzer
Cobas (Roche) e411 special biochemistry analyzer
Cobas (Roche) u411 for urinalysis
Hitachi 902(Roche) routine biochemistry analyzer
Vitros® eci immunodiagnostic analyzer
Nova4 analyzer for electrolytes
PHoX Nova analyzer for Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Sysmex KX-21N (CBC)analyzer
Sysmex CA-50 PT APTT analyzer
Metrolab
GenioS for Hb Electrophoresis.
Heraeus CO2 incubator
Bactec for bacteriological blood cultures
SIEMENS DCA Vantage®
HEMOCUE® Hb 201+
Eppendorf 5702 R Cold Centrifuge
STIRLING Ultracold portable shuttle freezer
Cryo Liquid Nitrogen Tank
ThermoFisher Scientific TSX Ultra cold -86°C Freezer
ThermoFisher Sorvall™ Legend™ XT/XF Centrifuge
Thermo Precision 2870 reciprocating water bath
MIDCSI Water-jacketed CO2 incubator
ESCO biosafety cabinet class II
Olympus IX70 Inverted Microscope
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
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M.Sc. Appeared in University Of Karachi, in the field of Clinical & Diagnostic Microbiology.
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B.Sc. From Islamia Science College Karachi, in the subjects of Microbiology, Biochemistry &
Zoology with 1stDivision. In 2008.
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Aisha Bawany Govt. Science College, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. In 2006.
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Govt. Comprehensive Higher Secondary School Karachi with 1stDivision. In 2004.
ONLINE COURSES:
● The Global Health Network, Introduction to Good Clinical Laboratory Practices.
Certification Number 62817
● The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Protecting Human Research Participants.
Certification Number 2816085
COMPUTER SKILLS:
● Experienced in Microsoft Office (95, 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, 2010) Professional editions in
making Documents, Assignments, Research Papers, Tables, Slide shows etc.
● EndNote 8 for citation in research papers and proposals.
● Web Browsing on all type of Browsers. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome etc.
● Adobe Photoshop 7.0 professional edition for photo editing & many more.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
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Gardening, take part at Horticultural activities in Karachi.
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Japanese art Bonsai, Currently Executive Member of Pakistan Bonsai Society.
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Expert in establishing of fresh water aquariums, terrariums, Koi fish ponds and Japanese gardens.
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Making blogs on internet. Spending time with lots of pets and many more!
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of Birth: 13th Jan 1989
CNIC No: 42201-4337380-1
Nationality: Pakistani
Marital Status: Married
MY AIM:
My aim is to serve the nation with all my capabilities and to make my Pakistan safe, healthy and
better…
REFERENCES:
Will be furnished on demand.