Imran Hussain
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Quality assurance specialist with a proven track record in enhancing product quality and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in utilizing analytical abilities and attention to detail to promptly identify and resolve issues. Experienced in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and ISO standards to drive operational improvements. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in quality management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Technical Officer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
Birmingham , West Midlands
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.
- Implemented quality assurance programmes, improving aseptic pharmacy unit's operational efficiency by 15%.
- Successfully established a new clean room with chemotherapy isolator suite, ensuring safety for clinical trial drugs.
- Reviewed technical specifications to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
- Optimised manufacturing processes through Lean Six Sigma principles, enhancing overall productivity.
- Facilitated periodic audits, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identified potential contaminants in water samples using advanced analytical techniques.
- Coordinated routine maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Lead Lab Technical Officer/Subject Matter Expert
Rosalind Franklin Laboratory UKHSA
Leamington spa , West Midlands
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Implemented quality management framework, achieving ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
- Developed and executed SOPs, PMPs, COSHH, change control, and quality control processes for full regulatory compliance.
- Championed quality management systems to enhance lab performance and improve staff morale.
- Led lab operations by training 719 scientists, improving efficiency and testing capacity during national COVID-19 response.
- Streamlined lab processes for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Handled troubleshooting of complex laboratory equipment, reduced downtime significantly.
Team Lead
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, West Midlands
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Completed end-to-end testing of COVID-19 RNA, boosting lab efficiency and capacity by 40%.
- Resolved RNA extraction and PCR robotics issues to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Led team in processing patient data, improving accuracy and operational efficiency by 10%.
- Streamlined quality control procedures to optimise laboratory performance.
- Performed complex molecular biology techniques with precision for research projects.
- Conducted routine microbiological tests on patient samples, ensuring accurate diagnosis.
- Analysed complex biomedical data, contributing significantly to scientific understanding.
- Managed team of laboratory technicians, maintaining high-quality standards.
Quality Specialist
The Binding Site LTD
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Developed SOPs, PMPS, and spreadsheets for manufacturing, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 13485, HSE, and FDA standards.
- Completed 17 projects in 2018 to enhance departmental performance through effective project management.
- Directed data analysis using ERP software and Analyse-it, reducing turnaround times while maintaining quality.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment to ensure accurate test results.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, fostering secure working environment.
- Assisted in experimental design to elevate research output.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab equipment to optimise functionality.
- Supervised junior technicians to improve productivity and efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Immunology & Immunotherapy
University of Birmingham - College of Medical Sciences
Birmingham 09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Wolverhampton - College of Bioscience
Wolverhampton 09.2012 - 06.2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Project/People management
- Lean Six Sigma yellow belt
- Quality assurance/ management
- ISO compliance
- Risk and COSHH assessments
- Auditing expertise
- CAPA and Non-conformance management
- Food safety management systems
- Microbiology control
- Root cause analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process validation/ Data analysis
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Agile project management
- Test method validation
- SOP documentation
Certification
- ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems Certified, Coursera, 01/01/20
- Lean Six Sigma Certifications, University of Cardiff, Wales, 01/01/20
- Agile Project Management Certifications, Coursera, 10/01/24, 6JI5NCLT08VY
Accomplishments
Subject matter expert in RNA extraction and data analysis
Most projects completed in the department (17) in 2019 compared to average 10.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Quality Technical Officer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
01.2023 - 05.2025
Lead Lab Technical Officer/Subject Matter Expert
Rosalind Franklin Laboratory UKHSA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Team Lead
University of Cambridge
01.2021 - 04.2021
Quality Specialist
The Binding Site LTD
01.2017 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Immunology & Immunotherapy
University of Birmingham - College of Medical Sciences
09.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Wolverhampton - College of Bioscience
09.2012 - 06.2015
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