Honor Society® member
Maged Bin Mahfooz
Manufacturing Associate - Gene Production (Twist Bioscience - Wilsonville OR) at Use of automation and instruments to grow and isolate microbes for later gene isolation and production. Quantification of gene expression, rtPCR, mPCR, NGS, microbiological applications and use of molecular techniques.
- South Dakota State University
- biology/ biotechnology
- Class of 2021
- Wilsonville, Oregon
Member since June 2020
About
A scientist with a Bachelor's in Science (major Biotechnology, minors Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology).
Listed in The College of Natural Sciences Newsletter, Feb 2021 edition, as one of the honor full-time students with GPA 3.5 or higher - Dean's list at SDSU .
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=consci_pubs
Interested in scientific research/applications and has acquired global experiences in higher education and various occupations.
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Has industrial experiences in MRSL (microarray research services labarotory), molecular biology applications and techniques, LIMS, GMP, SOP's, and use of automation in highthroughput processes.
Worked at SGS North America, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and currently employed at Twist Bioscience as a manufacturing associate in gene production (Wilsonville, OR).
Education
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South Dakota State University
Biology/Microbiology (Biotechnology focus and Chemistry)
2015 – 2021
Honors and awards
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dean's list
One of the honor fulltime students with GPA 3.5 of higher. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=consci_pubs
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Research Scientist in Molecular Biology, Virology, Gene Editing, Computational Biology, Synthetic Biology or Microbial Biotechnology.
- Graduate school interests
- Gene Editing
- Statistics
- Molecular Virology, Biology, Genetics or Microbiology
- Computational Biology, Synthetic Biology
- Evolution in the molecular Level- Outside the classroom
Learning new skills, reading (books and scientific articles), researching a variety of subjects, exploring new places, sight-seeing, beach-walking, STEM, writing and socializing.
Experience
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Manufacturing Associate - Gene Production (Twist Bioscience - Wilsonville OR)
Use of automation and instruments to grow and isolate microbes for later gene isolation and production. Quantification of gene expression, rtPCR, mPCR, NGS, microbiological applications and use of molecular techniques.
Jan 2023 – Present
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Laboratory Technician (Thermo Fisher Scientific - Santa Clara CA)
Genotyping assays such requiring use of multi-channel pipettes, reagent preparation and sample tracking. Performing high throughput genotyping using automated liquid handlers and timed schedules. Providing assistance in the pre-PCR lab environment performing quantitation and normalization of nucleic acids utilizing automation. Working in a BSL2 space for nucleic acid extractions. Other general laboratory duties include; entering data into LIMS, reporting any out-of-calibration or broken equipment. filling out inventory sheets for material consumed, assisting team in stocking/restocking materials and shipping/receiving customer samples.
Nov 2021 – Jun 2022
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Analytical Laboratory Assistant (SGS North America - Brookings SD)
Sample harvesting, formulating 36 gels for later analysis, assisting in sample testing and ELISA.
Sep 2020 – Apr 2021
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Arabic Advanced
