Murtaza Alibhai
Principal-assay Development and Tech Transfer @Lumiradx
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WORK HISTORY
Principal-assay Development and Tech Transfer @Lumiradx
San Diego, CA, US
Designed and developed enzyme-DNA based assays for proteins involved in PCR and cell lysis for new enzymes that can be used as substitutes with potential savings of >30M/year-Developed Point of Care respiratory molecular assays -Collaborated with manufacturing to improve workflows that enabled savings of >5M/year-Lead customer support/trouble shooting including visiting customer sites that enabled customers adopting company assays in their workflows-Improve functional assays using DOE (design of experiments) and statistical data analysis-Developed specifications for QC assays using statistical analysis-Enhance enzyme assay and protein analytical capabilities by purchasing and implementing new instrumentation-Implement automation to support customers-Stability studies for diagnostic kit date extension-Implement Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies including statistical data analysis-Lead testing and validation studies for FDA submission for process improvements in assay workflows
EDUCATION
Penn State University
PhD, Chemistry
The College of Wooster
BA, Chemistry
ABOUT MURTAZA ALIBHAI
My is R&D/Product Development/Manufacturing Sciences and building High Performing TeamsProven experience in building high performing teams with focus on coaching and development of others. Hands-on and strong ability to prioritize and align organizational resources, requirements and scope into business strategy. Maintain significant personal laboratory presence as a \'player coach\' who leads through thought leadership, excellence in execution and mentorship.Able to communicate and lead across multiple disciplines, provide operations and scientific expertise in Lean Six Sigma, assay development (nucleic acids and proteins) and intellectual property using biochemical and structural information.Improve assays using design of experiments (DOE) and statistical data analysis• Product Development with focus on bringing new products to market • Project Management• Cross functional collaboration across multiple disciplines• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing (ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt)• DNA and protein assay development• Expertise in developing intellectual property using biochemical and structural information• Building high performing teams• Improving Quality Management Systems with strong focus on documentation, verification/validation, manufacturing specifications and robust statistical analysis• Interacting with upper management in communicating project requirements, tasks, issues and resourcing• Developing strong collaborations with CROs for manufacturing of reagents and kits
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