Abdelali Barakat
Director R&D @ Simple Labs | NGS, Molecular Assays
- Role
- Director Research and Development at Simple Laboratories
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Abdelali Barakat
I am a life sciences professional with a strong background in molecular biology, molecular genetics, and genomics, as well as extensive experience in leadership roles. As Director of Research and Development, I have led successful efforts in the development, validation, and clinical testing of molecular assays.My experience includes validating diagnostic assays for infectious diseases and hereditary cancer screening, streamlining workflows to enhance sensitivity, reducing turnaround times, and lowering operational costs—ultimately improving patient outcomes.I take a team-focused approach, mentoring R&D teams and collaborating on the successful launch of assays. With a Strategic Leadership certification, I am committed to fostering innovation and operational excellence in molecular clinical diagnostics, aligning with organizational growth and evolving industry needs.
Experience
Director Research and Development
Jan 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Validated a broad range of molecular diagnostic assays, expanding the test menu to include infectious pathogens (SARS-CoV-2, respiratory, UTI, wound, STDs, bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis), antibiotic resistance markers, and hereditary cancer screening.• Streamlined molecular testing workflows, improving turnaround time (TAT), assay sensitivity, throughput, and reducing operational costs.• Led and mentored a high-performing R&D team across assay evaluation, validation, optimization, and scale-up.• Partnered with cross-functional teams to launch and commercialize new assays.• Oversaw quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs, maintained documentation, and ensured full compliance with CLIA and internal policies.
Education
Paris-Sud University (Paris XI)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Skills
- Rna Biology
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- University Teaching
- Bioinformatics
- Transcriptomics
- Dna Sequencing
- Molecular Cloning
- Research
- Plant Development
- Rt-Pcr
- Genomics
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