Andrea Satta
Lab Scientist
Glasgow
Summary
A conscientious and determined agricultural graduate who is well-versed in handling laboratory-based investigations within life science areas.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Scientist - Flow Cytometry
IQVIA
03.2024 - Current
- Conducts and documents analytical procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.
- Contributes to improving lab efficiency and data quality through troubleshooting, process updates, and routine data analysis.
- Provides technical support to lab staff, acts as a resource, and may support the team in the manager's absence.
- Identifies and reports deviations or unusual results, contributes to investigations, and prepares data for the LIMS system.
- Supports overall lab operations including equipment maintenance, inventory, solution preparation, training, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Associate Scientist - Flow Cytometry
IQVIA
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for performing routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures, in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, to obtain data for use in drug development and clinical trial research.
- Performing routine data analysis to determine if analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that results are within acceptable tolerances.
- Performing and documenting calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Participating in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and lectures and meetings.
Laboratory Scientist
Lighthouse Laboratory, University Of Glasgow
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Processing Covid-19 samples using qPCR technique
- Working in accredited laboratory and following SOP's.
- Manual and automated scanning and inactivation of potential Covid-19 positive samples
- Automated cherry-picking and consolidation of RNA from positive samples for future sequencing/genotyping using Hamilton STARlet
- Training and supervising staff members.
Bar Staff Member
Brewdog
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Shared beer knowledge to customers and had great relationship with them
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Research Technician
School Of Veterinary Medicine - University Of Glasgow
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Simulated horse digestive system using in-vitro techniques to study different feed's digestibility
- Analyzed several data with software as Minitab and R Studio
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Research Animal Stockperson
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences - University of Glasgow
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Looked after ponies during research trial
- Measured pH, extracted DNA and analysed VFA from faecal samples
- Fed ponies with specific diets, led them to the walker for physical activity and cleaned stables.
Food Production Operative
Dawnfresh Seafood
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Brewer Intern
Rubiu Craft Brewery and Brewpub
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Carried out all activities concerning beer production, starting from receiving and storage of raw materials, up to packaging of finished product
- Made routine analytical checks (pH, Plato, temperatures, etc) and detergency and sanitization of brewery facilities with clean-in-place system.
Molecular Biologist Intern
SASA, Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Clarified taxonomy of insects belonging to the genus Tetropium (longhorn beetles) present in Scotland through molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, Sequencing) and comparison of results with databases
- Discovered potential new species not presented in databases
- Mapped insects distribution and detected they weren't representing real danger for Scottish forests.
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Systems
Università Degli Studi Di Sassari
Sassari (Italy) 10.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences and Technologies
Università Degli Studi Di Sassari
Sassari (Italy) 10.2006 - 04.2014
Skills
Knowledge and experience working to GCLP
Focused on quality and safety, with great attention on details
Molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis)
Organized, with very good analytical abilities
Ability to rapidly learn and apply lab techniques
Self motivated, with very good personal and interpersonal skills
Team building
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and LIMS/QLIMS
Certification
Certified Craft Brewer - SkillLab Training Center
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Q2 Solutions
04-2025
Scientist - Flow Cytometry
IQVIA
03.2024 - Current
Associate Scientist - Flow Cytometry
IQVIA
07.2022 - 02.2024
Laboratory Scientist
Lighthouse Laboratory, University Of Glasgow
07.2021 - 05.2022
Research Technician
School Of Veterinary Medicine - University Of Glasgow
11.2020 - 06.2021
Bar Staff Member
Brewdog
11.2019 - 02.2022
Research Animal Stockperson
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences - University of Glasgow
04.2019 - 10.2019
Food Production Operative
Dawnfresh Seafood
09.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Craft Brewer - SkillLab Training Center
05-2018
Brewer Intern
Rubiu Craft Brewery and Brewpub
03.2018 - 04.2018
Molecular Biologist Intern
SASA, Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture
09.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Agricultural Systems
Università Degli Studi Di Sassari
10.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences and Technologies
Università Degli Studi Di Sassari
10.2006 - 04.2014
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