Zahra Rashidi

About Zahra Rashidi

I am a passionate and detail-oriented scientist with over 7 years of multidisciplinary research experience spanning organic chemistry and chemical immunology, with a focus on vaccine development. My expertise includes bioanalytical techniques, bioconjugation, and the characterization of small and large biomolecules. I also bring extensive experience in cell-based and in vitro assays, equipping me to drive innovative research and development efforts.

Experience

1. Scientist

   Editas Medicine

   Oct 2022 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Draft, execute, and report on method validation and transfer protocols for GMP drug products to ensure compliance and accuracy.• Generate, revise, and review protocols and procedures, including SOPs, Test Methods, and forms, to maintain quality standards.• Presented QC release data for a drug product candidate at the 2023 Editas Annual Science Fair, showcasing analytical outcomes and project progress.• Conduct routine and non-routine testing of in-process and final product per Standard Operating Procedures, utilizing techniques such as Flow Cytometry, FTIR, pH/Conductivity, Cell Culture, Nucleic Acid concentration, ELISA, ImageStream analysis for sickling reduction, Colony Forming Cell assays, HPLC/UHPLC and qPCR/ddPCR.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organic Chemistry

• Shiraz University

  Master of Science - M.Sc., Organic Chemistry

• Shiraz University

  Bachelor of Science - B.Sc., Chemistry