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Zahra Bari

Wada Markiwal,PB

Summary

Enthusiastic sales and research professional with over three years of experience in technical sales and scientific research. Possesses a strong background in life sciences, microbiology, and biomedical equipment, with demonstrated success in CRM utilization, customer relationship management, and providing technical solutions. Fluent in English with the ability to explain complex scientific products to non-technical stakeholders. Adept at building long-term client relationships and experienced in lead generation and closing strategies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Analyst

Silver Light
10.2023 - Current
  • Generated customer leads and optimized the sales funnel, focusing on technical scientific products
  • Developed CRM strategies to enhance customer experience and support long-term business relationships
  • Collaborated with technical teams to offer consultative selling and tailored solutions to clients in life sciences and biomedical research
  • Performed market research and analysis to identify new sales opportunities.

Data Analyst

Formulatrix
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Demonstrated and provided technical support for liquid handling systems and protein crystallization equipment (e.g., MANTIS, TEMPEST, FAST, NT8)
  • Collaborated with researchers to develop custom solutions and streamline lab processes using specialized laboratory software (Rock Maker and Rock Imager)
  • Analyzed protein crystallizing images generated via various techniques, including visible light, UV, and fluorescence
  • Provided on-site and remote demonstrations to showcase product capabilities to prospective clients.

Senior Microbiologist (Lab Manager)

Amaan Pharmaceutical
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed microbiology lab operations, ensuring compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality control
  • Developed and wrote SOPs for lab processes, ensuring high standards of sterility and hygiene
  • Led monthly training sessions on personal hygiene and conducted sterility tests, PCR, qPCR, and endotoxin tests to ensure product quality.

Science Guide

Shareef Education Complex
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Provided educational guidance on scientific topics to students, focusing on biology, chemistry, and physics
  • Organized science fairs and projects to foster curiosity and interest in scientific research among students.

Education

MPhil Microbiology, Microbial enzyme technology, Water treatment, Research planning, Astrobiology -

Quaid-I-Azam University
Islamabad ,Pakistan
01.2017 - 04.2019

BS Applied Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Biostatistics -

University of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
Lahore,Pakistan
01.2012 - 04.2016

Skills

Sales & Marketing: CRM utilization, consultative selling, customer lead generation, and sales funnel optimization

Technical Knowledge: Expertise in demonstrating and explaining biomedical research equipment, including liquid handlers and protein crystallizers

Scientific Research: Microbiology, physiology, cardiovascular research, and molecular techniques (PCR, qPCR, microbial enzyme technology)

Languages: English (C1), Urdu (native)

Digital Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Data Analysis, R (Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning)

Other: Effective communicator, ability to travel frequently, collaborative team player

Qualitative Research

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Certification

Junior Scientist at BSL-3 COVID Lab, UVAS, Lahore (06/2021 - 07/2021)

Languages

English (C1)
Urdu (Native)

Additional Information

PUBLICATION

Anatomy-based drug dosing strategies for surgical patients

Bari, Z., Fatima, N., Naeem, F., Ullah, I., Imtiaz, F., Gull, Z., Anwar, K., & Jadoon, S. (2023). Anatomy-based drug dosing strategies for surgical patients. International Journal of Health Sciences,7(S1), 805–813

Timeline

Research Analyst

Silver Light
10.2023 - Current

Data Analyst

Formulatrix
10.2021 - 09.2023

Senior Microbiologist (Lab Manager)

Amaan Pharmaceutical
05.2019 - 04.2021

MPhil Microbiology, Microbial enzyme technology, Water treatment, Research planning, Astrobiology -

Quaid-I-Azam University
01.2017 - 04.2019

Science Guide

Shareef Education Complex
06.2014 - 08.2016

BS Applied Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Biostatistics -

University of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
01.2012 - 04.2016
Junior Scientist at BSL-3 COVID Lab, UVAS, Lahore (06/2021 - 07/2021)
Zahra Bari