Hannah Saadi
Belfast,Antrim and Newtownabbey
Summary
Molecular Biology & Genomics Scientist experienced in advancing public health surveillance programmes and environmental research through molecular diagnostics and next-generation sequencing. Delivered impactful contributions by applying expertise across diverse environmental and microbiological samples while enhancing laboratory operations through quality documentation and SOP development. Committed to collaborative research and solving practical laboratory challenges, with a focus on continuous professional development in molecular biology and environmental laboratory science.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Laboratory analyst
BioSeer Ltd
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2025.04 - 2026.07
- Supported commercial environmental analytical services, including ICP-OES elemental analysis, water chemistry analysis and biochemical methane potential (BMP) studies.
- Coordinated daily operations across molecular biology, microbiology, genomics and environmental analytical laboratories, ensuring seamless workflow and compliance with safety standards.
- Managed laboratory inventory and procurement of consumables, supporting multiple concurrent research and commercial projects to maintain operational efficiency.
- Prepared and maintained SOPs, COSHH assessments, Risk Assessments and laboratory quality documentation.
- Delivered technical support for scientific instrumentation, coordinating servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting with equipment suppliers and service engineers.
- Trained new laboratory staff, PhD researchers, undergraduate students and work experience students in laboratory techniques and safe practices, enhancing team competency and safety awareness.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality laboratory and analytical services.
Reasearch Assistant
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
2023.02 - 2025.04
- Performed molecular biology, microbiology and Oxford Nanopore sequencing workflows across diverse environmental and microbiological sample types.
- Optimised and validated multiplex RT-qPCR assays, improving pathogen detection for research activities.
- Supported two nationally funded public health surveillance programmes, enhancing molecular diagnostics and environmental pathogen monitoring.
- Produced high-quality laboratory data for public health surveillance and scientific research, contributing to commercial analytical projects.
- Conducted microbial culture, MALDI-TOF identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams to deliver laboratory investigations within project deadlines.
- Maintained compliance with SOPs, COSHH, laboratory quality systems, and Health & Safety procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Shahrekord/ Iran 2022.09 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Urmia, Iran
Urmia/ Iran 2016.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Molecular Diagnostics
DNA & RNA Extraction
PCR & RT-qPCR
Next Generation Sequencing (Oxford Nanopore)
Viral & Bacterial Whole Genome Sequencing
MALDI-TOF Identification
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
Environmental Microbiology
ICP-OES Analysis
Laboratory Operations
Quality Management
SOP Development
Scientific Documentation
Staff Training
Health & Safety Compliance
Certification
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- COSHH Awareness
- Laboratory Risk Assessment
- Laboratory Health & Safety
- Thermo Scientific ICP-OES Training
- SEAL AQ400 Discrete Analyser Training
- Elementar vario MAX cube (Level 1 & Level 2)
- Beckman Coulter DxM MicroScan Training
- CJC Labs Automated BMP System Training
Languages
Persian
Native
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laboratory analyst
BioSeer Ltd
2025.04 - 2026.07
Reasearch Assistant
Queen's University Belfast
2023.02 - 2025.04
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Iran
2022.09 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Urmia, Iran
2016.09 - 2020.06