Kainat Ashfaq
Manchester
Summary
Driven Regulatory Admin Specialist at Intertek, specializing in REACH compliance, regulatory submissions, and tools like ECHA and IUCLID. Experienced in navigating ISO 13485 and handling complex regulatory requests at Illumina. Molecular Biotechnology Master's grad with a global perspective – fluent in English, Italian, and Urdu.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Regulatory Admin Specialist
Intertek
Manchester
2025.05
- Maintain regulatory compliance documentation and records
- Support compliance with REACH and chemical safety regulations
- Assist with regulatory submissions and product registrations
- Provide support to clients with regulatory request
- Track regulatory changes and update internal compliance processes
- Experience working with ECHA, IUCLID and REACH IT
Administrative Coordinator
Illumina Cambridge
Cambridge
2023.04 - 2025.04
- Logging and documentation of incoming customer calls/emails in DCP records
- Pro-actively contact (email/phone) the external customers to record acknowledgment of product communication
- Assist frontline support team in customer case record management and associated activities
- Close collaboration with field compliance and technical support internal team (FSE, FAS, TAM)
- Field Compliance work related to the installation and maintenance of IVD devices and familiar with ISO 13485
- Management of regulatory requests from authorities in different countries
MSc Laboratory Intern
University of Oldenburg
Oldenburg (Oldb)
2021.10 - 2022.07
- Prepared clinical samples for biological testing
- Created detailed test analysis reports for continuous research improvements
- Maintenance of cell culture and molecular assay experiments
- Performance of RTqPCR, Wester Blotting, Staining, Immunohistochemistry, and Microscopy
- Presented research findings with clear communication and data visualization skills
BSc Research Project Intern
University of Trento
Povo Trento
2020.03 - 2020.07
- Compilative thesis on the role of myelodysplastic syndrome while analysing the data coming from the RNA sequencing and the splicing role in the disease.
Laboratory Technician
University of Ferrara
Ferrara
2019.10 - 2020.02
- Assisted the team with the technical part of the experimental work and organized the resources and materials for the laboratory
- Support in the recruitment process with job advertisements Provided administrative support to the team and monitored laboratory supplies, reordering stock to meet operational needs
Teaching assistant
Solidale 365 ODV
Italy
2015.09 - 2016.01
- Provided teaching support to kids of primary school in various subjects.
- Assisted children in small groups to help them with homework and learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Prepared teaching materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
Secondary School Rovereto
Italy
2014.02 - 2014.06
- Prepared teaching materials for effective delivery of lessons.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, enhancing their understanding of course material.
- Encouraged proactive behaviour through constructive feedback and guidance.
Nursery school assistant
Nursery School
Italy
2013.06 - 2013.09
- Supported learning for children through engaging educational games and tasks.
- Improved reading readiness with regular story time sessions.
- Ensured child safety by monitoring playground activities.
- Enhanced children's social skills through group play and interaction.
Education
Master's degree - Molecular and Medical Biotechnology
University of Verona
Verona, ItalyBSc - Biotechnology
University of Ferrara
Ferrara, ItalySkills
- Laboratory Techniques — PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Cell Culture, Spectrophotometry, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, NGS
- Bioinformatics — Data analysis, Sequence alignment, Bioinformatics tools
- Technical Skills — Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Bioinformatics Software, Office, Outlook
- Project Management — Teamwork, Deadline-driven project execution, Coordination of logistics
- Soft Skills — Problem-solving, Communication, Team collaboration, Customer service, Quick learner, Multi-task, Work under pressure, Attention to details, Highly Organized
LANGUAGES
Italian Native
Urdu Native
English Full Professional
German Elementary Proficiency
Timeline
Regulatory Admin Specialist
Intertek
2025.05
Administrative Coordinator
Illumina Cambridge
2023.04 - 2025.04
MSc Laboratory Intern
University of Oldenburg
2021.10 - 2022.07
BSc Research Project Intern
University of Trento
2020.03 - 2020.07
Laboratory Technician
University of Ferrara
2019.10 - 2020.02
Teaching assistant
Solidale 365 ODV
2015.09 - 2016.01
Teaching assistant in secondary schools
Secondary School Rovereto
2014.02 - 2014.06
Nursery school assistant
Nursery School
2013.06 - 2013.09
BSc - Biotechnology
University of Ferrara
Master's degree - Molecular and Medical Biotechnology
University of Verona