Ahmed Safwat

Project Managment Intern

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Washington, D.C., Washington45 USD/hourMember since November 13, 2025

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About

Master’s candidate in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University with a concentration in Biodefense and a 4.0 GPA, offering frontline experience as a certified firefighter and EMT. Brings a solid foundation in molecular biology, infectious disease response, and laboratory techniques, combined with real-world expertise in CBRN scenarios, outbreak simulations, and medical countermeasures.

Demonstrates strong cross-agency coordination skills under FEMA protocols and has contributed to policy briefings aligned with CDC, BARDA, ARPA-H, DTRA, and DHS CWMD models.

Actively seeking full-time opportunities and available to begin work immediately, with flexibility to support dynamic teams while completing graduate studies.

Experience

Ahmed Safwat is a biotechnology and biodefense professional with hands-on experience spanning laboratory science, emergency response, and national security–focused research. With a Master’s in Biotechnology (Biodefense concentration) from Johns Hopkins University, he has developed strong expertise in microbial forensics, biosurveillance, molecular diagnostics, and emerging biological threats. His academic work includes executive summaries, policy analyses, and research papers on topics such as filoviruses, anthrax diagnostics, blood agents, forensic DNA analysis, and plant immune responses.

Professionally, Ahmed brings operational capability through his service as a firefighter and EMT in Prince George’s County, where he has built leadership, crisis-management, and incident-response skills. He also has experience in real estate operations, government-focused biotechnology assessments, and extensive engagement with the biodefense workforce through networking, recruiting pipelines, and research internships. Across his roles, Ahmed consistently demonstrates initiative, analytical rigor, and a commitment to advancing U.S. biosecurity and public-health preparedness.