Syed Zaidi
Vivarium Operations / Education & Quality Assurance / Consulting / Training / Project Management / Research Compliance / Animal Welfare / Software Development / Implementation
- Role
- Vivarium Operations Manager - Senior Scientist at Merck
- Location
- Newark, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Syed Zaidi
Experienced Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist and Operations Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Skilled in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Animal Models, Life Sciences, and Data Analysis. Strong research professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Animal Sciences from the University of Connecticut, and currently working on a (M.S) from Drexel University.
Experience
Vivarium Operations Manager - Senior Scientist
Sep 2022 — Present · South San Francisco, CA, US
Engages in interdepartmental collaborations with other members of our Research and Development Division\'s community. Compiles managerial reports as required. Conduct training of departmental and research staff in specific activities. Provides direction for up to 15 animal care personnel in providing laboratory animal care and husbandry. Oversees the ordering of animals to meet research needs. Support activities include coordinating animal purchases with area veterinarians to ensure adequate housing; equipment and manpower support are available. In partnership with other Lab Animal Research personnel develops and implements equipment and process validation programs. Maintains animal source and transaction records in compliance with our company\'s state and federal regulations. Develops, implements, and monitors the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily activities. Manages husbandry equipment including rack washers, bottle washers, Tunnels washers, automated bedding systems and bulk sterilizers, and trains employees in their operation.
Education
Drexel University
Master of Science - MS, Laboratory Animal Science
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Animal Sciences/Pre-Veterinary Medicine
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Associate of Science (A.S.), Animal Sciences
Skills
- Biotechnology
- Laboratory Skills
- Animal Husbandry
- In Vivo
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Animal Models
- Animal Work
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Fda
- Gmp
- Training
- Animal Welfare
- Toxicology
- Glp
- Laboratory
- Healthcare
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