Sikander Siddiqui

Manager of Product Development at Clean Greens (A Project of SG Allied Businesses Ltd.) (2026-02 – Present)

Led R&D efforts to establish scalable cultivation methods for Dutch and exotic mushroom species, established laboratory operations from ground up.

Led R&D efforts to establish scalable cultivation methods for Dutch and other exotic mushroom species.
Established laboratory operations from the ground up to develop Dutch mushroom varieties into a commercially viable product for the national market.
Optimizing and streamlining lab testing procedures for conducting research trials and analyzing obtained data.

Technical Assistant to CEO at SG Allied Businesses Ltd. (2026-02 – Present)

Provided strategic guidance to the CEO on utilizing scientific research methods to accelerate product development.

Provided strategic guidance to the CEO on utilizing scientific research methods to accelerate the development of revenue-generating products.
Establishment of scientific protocols and laboratory guidelines to ensure GLPs are followed at the beginning of product development cycle.
Tracked and delivered project milestones while reporting directly to the CEO on product development and laboratory management activities.

Lecturer - Faculty of Biosciences at Mohammad Ali Jinnah University (2025-09 – 2026-01)

Delivered lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions in life science courses with focus on engaging and interactive teaching methods.

Delivered lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions in life science courses, with a focus on engaging and interactive teaching methods. Designed and updated course materials to align with curriculum standards and current research trends.
Supervised undergraduate/graduate research projects and provided academic advise to students. Offered constructive feedback to support student learning outcomes.
A core responsibility in my role included inventory management for consumables and laboratory equipment.

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