Abdirahim Ali

Lab management professional with history of meeting challenges in a complex organisation that rely on collaborative skills to contribute to company growth and success. Proven track record in management of large teams, implementing quality assurance measures and driving improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Delivering results in fast-paced environments. Stellar command whilst delivering results, win-win outcomes, and navigating multi-disciplinary teams.

Deputy Laboratory Manager - Randox Laboratories Ltd. - London, Greater London

(2022-02)

• Facilitated laboratory QMS - quality management system to an ISO 15189 standard by designing and implementing new protocols.
• Continual monitoring of technical and employee performance to identify progress trajectory.
• Coordinated on-site training for staff members to operate consistently and coherently.
• Examined laboratory operations and procedures to verify compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Recruited personnel and oversaw development or maintenance of staff competence.
• Implemented successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
• Technical and working knowledge of the BOSCH Vivalytic, Randox Multistat, Sysmex, Clinitek & Roche COBAS
• Developed and written various SOP's and work instructions in conjunction with the Randox RCLS quality department, worked with the quality department to implement corrective/preventative actions.
• Lead in the management and opening of 12 laboratories to ensure all samples where processed efficiently and accurately.
• Obtained External Quality Assurance programs and successful registrations of 12 laboratories.
• Helped to obtain UKAS 15189 for the BOSCH Vivalytic by providing a portfolio of evidence.

Laboratory Team Lead - Randox Laboratories Ltd. - London, Greater London

(2021-06 - 2022-02)

• Supervised the daily work of staff to ensure work prioritisation and quality.
• Handled clinical samples and company information with discretion.
• Suggested improvements to standard operational and working practices, providing leadership needed to develop and implement continuous improvements.
• Collaborated with functional groups and leadership to evaluate, prioritise, plan, and execute new projects, such as the COVID Testing for the Commonwealth Games 2022.

Crew Lead - McDonalds Thornton Heath - London, Greater London

(2017-11 - 2021-03)

Support Mentor - Battersea Arts Centre - London, Greater London

(2017-03)

Help & guiding the youth from under-deprived communities with various issues. Providing pastoral & educational support when needed.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biomedical Science - University of Westminster (2020-06)