ZOHA TAVAKKOLI
Barcelona,Spain
Summary
Accomplished microbiologist with extensive expertise in microbiological methods, molecular biology techniques, and food quality control. Demonstrates strong capabilities in scientific investigations, laboratory supervision, and equipment calibration. Adept at team collaboration and scientific communication, with a solid foundation in laboratory safety protocols and crisis management. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge through meticulous research and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Quality Control
Alborz Factory SL
Barcelona, Spain
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Performed quality checks on incoming products and raw materials to ensure compliance
- Reviewed plans, specifications, and blueprints to meet quality standards
- Provided training and recommended process improvements to solve quality issues
- Oversaw production phases to maintain quality control and meet international compliance standards
- Ensured compliance with food manufacturing practices to maintain continuous quality standards
- Ensured product label compliance with legal standards
Biotechnology Researcher
University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Conducted research and reported on findings to senior management.
- Published research articles, technical reports, and kept up-to-date with scientific advancements
- Adopted aseptic techniques to grow bacteria for testing.
- Cultured microorganisms, collected samples, and analysed data
- Operated genetic analyser to sequence DNA.
- Viewed and compared genomic content to identify interaction of genes.
- Partnered with organisations and businesses to incorporate scientific data into operational strategies.
- Analysed microbial growth patterns to improve biotechnological processes.
Infection Microbiology Researcher
Parc Taulí Hospital
Sabadell
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Studied Bartonella, Rickettsia bacteria, and HIV patients using PCR, sequencing, and bacterial culturing
- Published research in scientific journals focused on infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Dr. Javan Food and Drug Laboratory
Amol
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised quality control of food products
- Prepared media, reagents, and solutions for microbiological experiments
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and results while ensuring laboratory safety
Microbiology/Hematology Medical Assistant
Dr. Shafaie Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Amol
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Identified fungal, parasitic, viral, and bacterial infections
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze the presence of bacteria and other microorganisms
- Prepared media and reagents for microbiological experiments
- Performed basic molecular biology techniques, including PCR amplification
Education
Doctoral Biotechnology, Microbiology - Biotechnology (Microbiology)
University of Barcelona
Barcelona 03.2016 - 04.2021
Master of Science Microbiology - Microbiology
Tonekabon Azad University
09.2012 - 09.2014
BSc - Microbiology
Azad University of Karaj
Skills
- Microbiological methods and Sample collection
- Gel electrophoresis and Western Blot
- Molecular biology techniques including PCR, Cloning techniques ,DNA extraction, RNA extraction, Purification, DNA Sequencing,
- ELISA assay
- Scientific investigations and experiments
- Food Quality control techniques and food safety knowledge
- Sterilization techniques
- Western blot
- Microscopic analysis
- Equipment calibration and Laboratory supervision
- Team collaboration, Data recording and scientific Communication
- Medical and food Microbiology analysis
- Antibiotic sensitivity testing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Scientific writing
- Crisis management
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Languages
Persian
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
References
- Dr. Ali Nazemi, Associate Professor, Department of Genetics, Faculty of Biology, Tonekabon University, Tonekabon, Mazandaran, Iran, a_nazemi@toniau.ac.ir
- Dr. Susana Merino, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, smerino@ub.edu
- Pablo Morales Garcia, Deputy Director, Microbac, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, pablo@labmicrobac.com
Accomplishments
Relevant Activities
- January 2022: Third Frag Net Workshop at the University of Barcelona, Spain.
- June 2021: Update on Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases XII, Sant Pau Hospital, Sabadell, Spain.
- February 2019: Communication Skills Course for Doctoral Students, University of Barcelona, Spain.
- February 2015: PCR Workshop at the Pasteur Institution, Amol, Iran.
- 2024: "Plesiomonas shigelloides polar flagellum is rotated by two Redundant Sodium Driven Stator Motor Proteins" (in process).
- 2022: "Ionic Liquid-based Sensor," Material Chemistry Horizons.
- 2019: Handbook of Foodborne Disease, Plesiomonas. Forn G, Tavakkoliamol Z, M-Tomas J, Handbook of Foodborne Disease.
- 2019: "Genotypic related mutation to drug resistance in isoniazid and rifampicin by screening of KatG, inhA, rpoB genes in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by high-resolution melting method." Tavakkoliamol Z* and Nazemi A, Mycobact Dis 2018, Vol. 8(3): 265.
- 2019: "Distribution of Plesiomonas shigelloides in clinical samples in various countries," Tavakkoliamol Z*, Clinical Group Journals-19-184.
- 2018: "Genotyping the Strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Resistant to Isoniazid by Screening HRM of the Genes of Kat G and inhA." Tavakkoliamol Z*1, Dr. Nazemi, Dr. MR Khatamnejad, Journal of Infection, Epidemiology, Medicine (IEM).
- 2014: "Genotyping of strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistant to Isoniazid by Screening HRM of the Genes of Kat G and inhA," Journal of Infection, Epidemiology, Medicine (IEM).
Timeline
Food Quality Control
Alborz Factory SL
01.2018 - 02.2025
Doctoral Biotechnology, Microbiology - Biotechnology (Microbiology)
University of Barcelona
03.2016 - 04.2021
Biotechnology Researcher
University of Barcelona
01.2016 - 01.2021
Infection Microbiology Researcher
Parc Taulí Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Dr. Javan Food and Drug Laboratory
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Science Microbiology - Microbiology
Tonekabon Azad University
09.2012 - 09.2014
Microbiology/Hematology Medical Assistant
Dr. Shafaie Clinical Pathology Laboratory
01.2009 - 01.2014
BSc - Microbiology
Azad University of Karaj
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