Mahfuzur Shah
Peterborough,ON
Summary
A passionate Canadian Microbial Biotechnologist / Bio process Scientist with R&D and commercialization experience in the production of biotech products (food, nutraceuticals etc); technology transfer of optimized bio processes from laboratory to pilot and production scales; team leading and project management, currently looking for new opportunity to enhance career growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty- Part Time Biotechnology Advance Program
Fleming College
01.2024 - Current
- Preparation of course outlines and course materials as necessary and appropriate for course
- Providing time for student consultation outside classroom and administrative direction
- Evaluation of student assignments, test results, and overall progress
- Submitting grade reports by established deadlines
- Administering faculty/course evaluations
- All other duties related to end of semester completion (i.e
- Exams, advising, faculty-level grade appeals, etc.) Maintaining up-to-date grade book for each course and/or section of course that are assigned to teach
Bioprocess Scientist
Solar Biotech Canada (Former Noblegen Inc)
07.2019 - Current
- Microbial cell culture maintenance, cryopreservation and Microscopy
- Grow microbes in shake flasks, benchtop bioreactor and large scale bioreactors (upstream process development in industrial scale) based on customer's need
- Design feeding strategies and carry out scale-up studies
- Prepare biological media, stock solutions, and buffers according to SOPs as needed
- Project proposal preparation and execution to develop bio product production process
- Operate cell harvest (centrifuge), lysis (bead mill, homogenizer), filtration equipment (downstream process optimization)
- Use various analytical equipment (YSI, CEDEX, HPLC, GC-FID & NIR) and techniques to analyze the biomolecules/bio products
- Prepare report, and present data to stakeholders
- Troubleshoot fermentation related issues
- Assist in compiling SOPs and other technical documentation
- Keep lab notebook /data management system accurate and up-to-date
- Work in collaboration with other department to achieve company's annual goals
- Work in collaboration with IP team to file patent
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GLP, GMP protocols, workplace health & safety policies
- Guide technicians in learning new techniques, share knowledge & experience.
Instructor
Excel Career College
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided instruction of selected program curriculum
- Reviewed material, outlines, lesson plans prior to class start
- Utilized multiple instructional approaches to meet various learning styles of students
- Assessed, evaluated and reported student learning progress
- Collaborated with colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure best practices are being utilized
- Taught courses: Aquatic Biology, feed & nutrition and farm management. Introduction to Technology, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint
Microbial Culture Specialist
Manatee Holdings Ltd.
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Maintained and propagated microbial cell (microalgae) using aseptic techniques
- Conducted microalgae culture in polythene bag, column, fiberglass, concrete tank, raceway (60,000L) & automatic photo bioreactor (1500L) in batch and semi continuous system for feeding shellfish (Clam, Oyster) larvae
- Prepared stock solution, culture media; calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments
- Monitored physical parameters (temp, pH, light etc) and quality of microalgae culture
- Cleaned and sterilized lab equipment like glassware, carboy, fiberglass column and tanks
- Maintained inventory, collected data, updated records and recommended areas of improvement
- Coordinated with other departments and management
- Developed daily/weekly microalgae culture monitoring plans and Prepared progress reports.
Associate Research Professor
Peking University
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Collected thermophilic Cyanobacteria samples from hot springs, identified, established as single cell axenic culture of strains and discovered three new species of Cyanobacteria including one new genus
- Designed and implemented experiments on optimization of growth conditions (temperature, media, bicarbonate) by growing shake flasks
- Analyzed molecular biology (DNA extraction and purification, molecular cloning, sequencing) of Cyanobacteria
- Processed (harvesting, drying), analyzed lipid/fatty acids using GC-MS, extracted & purified pigment Phycocyanin
- Grown marine protist Thraustochytrid in bench top bioreactor under heterotrophic condition for DHA production.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Chief Researcher
Algaetech International SDN BHD
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Developed and managed commercially-scalable microalgae (H.pluvialis) culture processes for production of Astaxanthin for human health supplement and skin care product production
- Lead R&D team to microalgae culture at shake flask and benchtop bioreactor in batch, fed batch, semi continuous system and scaling up to large scale photobioreactor
- Conceptualized, managed projects on production enhancement, minimize contamination, low cost media development to maximize company benefit
- Facilitated to operate downstream instruments (centrifuge, Freeze dryer, homogenizer, HPLC)
- Prepared progress report, project proposal and grant application
- Monitored production procedures to ensure data accuracy and report quality
- Supervised and trained the technicians/lab staffs
- Contributed and adhered to all safety standards and practices
- Collaborated with production team and company management
- Supported the maintenance of production technology via equipment troubleshooting & repair.
Education
Certificate - Professional Training On Cell Therapy Bootcamp: HP
Canadian Advanced Therapies Training Institute
Guelph, ON10.2023
Certificate - Cannabis Plant Production & Facility Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC09.2019
Ph.D. - Marine And Environmental Science (Major Phycology)
University of The Ryukyus
Japan09.2010
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Khulna University
Bangladesh06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Khulna University
Bangladesh09.1997
Skills
- Axenic microbial cell (Microalgae-Hpluvialis, bacteria-Ecoli, Yeast-Scerevisiae and Mammalian-hPSC) maintenance & cultivation
- Cryopreservation & cell banking
- Bioreactor operation (batch and fed-batch), fermentation process development in industrial scale
- Microbial cell characterization (eg, flow cytometry, DNA / RNA quantification, qPCR, immunoassays-ELISA, SDS-Page, Protein purification, microscopy)
- DoE /statistical software, analyzing, interpreting and demonstrating results
- Industrial downstream process: cell harvest (filtration, centrifugation) and drying (freeze drying, oven drying, vacuum drying) and biochemical analysis -HPLC/GC
- Leading team of researchers/operators
- GLP, GDP and GMP, lab inventory & safety maintenance
- Strong communications skills and technical scientific writing (scientific papers, reports, SOPs)
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Independent, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent analytical skills
- Positive attitude and high personal and ethical standards
- Enthusiastic learner and a willingness to learn and operate various equipment
- Occupational Health and Safety management at workplace
Training
WorkSafeBC – WorkPlace Safety Orientation Session, Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, BC, Canada
Effective Communication, Mary Crowley Coaching at North Island College, Courtenay, BC
Emergency First Aid for Industry (OFA level one Equivalent) by St. John Ambulance, BC
WHMIS certification issued by Worksite Safety Compliance Center
Community Services
- Peterborough Regional Science Fair, Judge
- Consultant and Trainer for new Biologists
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Faculty- Part Time Biotechnology Advance Program
Fleming College
01.2024 - Current
Bioprocess Scientist
Solar Biotech Canada (Former Noblegen Inc)
07.2019 - Current
Instructor
Excel Career College
11.2018 - 06.2019
Microbial Culture Specialist
Manatee Holdings Ltd.
04.2017 - 10.2018
Associate Research Professor
Peking University
04.2015 - 03.2017
Chief Researcher
Algaetech International SDN BHD
06.2014 - 02.2015
Certificate - Professional Training On Cell Therapy Bootcamp: HP
Canadian Advanced Therapies Training Institute
Certificate - Cannabis Plant Production & Facility Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Ph.D. - Marine And Environmental Science (Major Phycology)
University of The Ryukyus
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Khulna University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Khulna University
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