Azeb T. Teklezgi
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Highly skilled laboratory professional with nearly eight years of progressively responsible experience in widely varied clinical environments, ranging from leading biotech/genetic firms to area research hospitals and start-ups. Outstanding organizational, leadership and communications skills as well as an extensive network of contacts among suppliers and consultants, resulting in a strong track record of quality performance and timely execution of deliverables. Repeatedly demonstrated value in improving protocols, reducing research costs, and promoting ideas that resulted in efficient and effective project completion.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Shadowing PA
Stanford Health Care, Cardiology
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Shadowed a Physician Assistant in the Cardiology Department at Stanford Health Care, observing outpatient evaluations, follow-up visits, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Observed patient education on cardiovascular conditions and medication management. A particularly meaningful experience was watching the PA compassionately counsel a patient who was hesitant to take medication, addressing concerns with empathy and clear communication. This experience strengthened my understanding of the PA role and reinforced my commitment to providing patient-centered, compassionate care.
Column Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Follow all EH&S safety requirements and participate in safety improvement activities, Adhere to ISO 9001 guidelines and the corporate quality policy, attention to procedures. Performed assembly, packing of column, using various ion chromatography equipment and troubleshoots HPLC equipment. Safely handles chemicals and mixing solutions. Trained 4 entry-level technicians. Works with Production Lead to ensure all products are done in a timely manner. Implement assigned testing and qualification of resin products on specialized instruments to meet customer demand. Perform recording and reporting functions as documentation of test results. Completed complex production work-orders. Reported problems and propose countermeasures. Assisted in assessing accuracy, trends, and interpretation of testing data. Communicate effectively with other production staff and interact proficiently in cross-functional teams.
Data Center Supervisor
Amazon Web Service Data Center
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Work in the Systems Operation Center (SOC) with Data Center Room Operators (CRO's). Adhering to AWS Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure quality response times and service via a trouble ticketing system. Troubleshooting and programming badge readers, input devices, cameras, panels & doors. Assisting all new customers (visitors, contractors, construction workers, and other employees) to follow all global, cluster, and site policies and printing their badges.
Relations Specialist
Genomic Health
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Greet and welcome guests by creating a welcoming atmosphere, in person and on phone, and direct inquiries to the designated personnel/department. Daily management and utilization of log books, filing and retrieval systems and other basic office equipment.
Education
BS - Biochemistry, chemistry
San Francisco State University
SF, CA05.2016
Skills
- MANAGEMENT: Organizing project teams, collaborating with other departments, and providing liaison to affiliated facilities in order to coordinate day-to-day lab operations Providing quality assurance oversight in clean-room environments, reviewing/updating SOPs to ensure implementation of all applicable cGMPs (ISO- 9000)
- TESTING & ANALYSIS: Wet lab and molecular protein modeling, research the unique roles of Divalent Metal Ions in Tuning the Mechanism of Pyridine Nucleotide Exchange in a Phenyl Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase (PADH) metal Maintained accurate standards using skills in good pipetting and data analysis while working On protein assay, protein expression and purification
- INSTRUMENTS: Thermo Fisher Scientific Dionex ICS-5000 DC, Chromeleon 7210 ES Chromatography Data System, Sartoris DNX-42318, Dionex Isotemp GPD 10, Dionex DNX-1777, Column Auto Packer
Certification
-Certified for demonstrating acceptable levels of precision, accuracy, and competence of use of the analytical balance use of Volumetric Glassware, pH Measurements, Standard Preparation, Significant Figures, and Propagation of Uncertainty.
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certified
Languages
English
Timeline
Shadowing PA
Stanford Health Care, Cardiology
06.2026 - 07.2026
Column Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - 09.2024
Data Center Supervisor
Amazon Web Service Data Center
03.2018 - 07.2018
Relations Specialist
Genomic Health
02.2016 - 05.2016
BS - Biochemistry, chemistry
San Francisco State University