Shazia Hamid
About Shazia Hamid
Shazia Hamid is a Supervisor in the Microbiology Lab at ATCC, where she has worked since 2011. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and an MBBS, and she guides biologists in various microbiological methods while managing bacterial collections and training staff.
Work at ATCC
Shazia Hamid has been employed at ATCC since 2011, serving as the Supervisor of the Microbiology Lab for 13 years. In this role, she manages the Bacterial Collections for BEI Resources and provides leadership to a team of five to seven biologists. Her responsibilities include training biologists in established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for nucleic acid production. Additionally, she utilizes an ERP-based system to manage workflow and reviews batch records for scientific and quality content. Shazia also participates as a member of the hiring panel for the BEI Bacteriology group.
Education and Expertise
Shazia Hamid studied at GC for Women, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1988. She furthered her education at Nishter Medical College in Multan, Pakistan, achieving a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) in 1994. Her educational background is complemented by her expertise in guiding biologists in both traditional and automated microbiological methods, including Vitek, Vitek MS, RiboPrinter, Biomek Liquid Handling system, Viaflo, Biolog, and Next Generation Sequencing.
Background
Shazia Hamid completed her high school education at Saint Mary's Convent High School in Pakistan, where she studied Science. Her academic journey laid the foundation for her career in microbiology and medicine. With a strong background in both biology and medicine, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of microbiological practices and laboratory management.
Achievements
Shazia Hamid has contributed to the scientific research community by participating in initiatives such as the distribution of SARS-CoV2 plasmids during the pandemic. She has also been involved in 6S initiatives aimed at improving multiple process flows within her department, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting public health efforts.