Mostafa Issa
Falls Church
Summary
Offering solid foundation in engineering principles and eagerness to learn and develop within project-driven environment. Brings analytical thinking and technical proficiency in CAD and project management software. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and teamwork skills in management role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Mangamaro Mid-Atlantic LLC
09.2025 - Current
- Supported project management throughout the coordination and execution of construction projects
- Assisted in tracking of budget costs, man hours, and production timeline.
- Prepared and reviewed submittals, RFIs, change orders, and shop drawings.
- Utilized project management software (e.g., Procore, OST, SAGE, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and deliverables.
- Exercised and developed skills in Microsoft Excel
- Designed and implemented project schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Assistant Scientist – Immunochemistry Research & Development
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Problem solving pertaining to extraction or instrumentation issues
- Conducted experiments to support product development and quality assurance initiatives.
- Completed all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language according to Standards of Operation (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management, project management, problem solving/root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting skills and abilities
- Developed an understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) processes and manages responsibilities with decreasing QA input
- Maintained lab organization, instrument logs, reagent traceability and controlled records supporting inspection needs and decreasing audit findings
Research Technician – Protein Engineering Laboratory
Under the direction of Dr. Leah Spangler
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted laboratory procedures contributing to de novo protein design for sustainable materials synthesis project
- Techniques used: Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC), Overexpression of proteins
Research Technician - Molecular Transport Laboratory
Under the direction of Dr. Derek Prosser
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Identified and characterized genes involved in clathrin-mediated and clathrin-independent endocytosis using Saccharomyces cerevisiae model
- Techniques used: DNA Purification using Qiagen miniprep, Gel electrophoresis, Oligonucleotide sequencing, Digest using restriction enzymes, DNA amplification using polymerase chain reaction, Fluorescence Microscopy
- Demonstrated accurate record keeping, instrumentation, and experimental design
- Regularly presented and discussed relevant research with Principal Investigator
- Maintained laboratory notebook, logging daily activities
- Trained in BSL-2 antiseptic technique
Research Technician - Molecular Biology Laboratory
Under the direction of Dr. Tricia Smith
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Studied and applied various research methods used in basic molecular biology settings
- Techniques used: ELISA analysis, DNA amplification, molecular genotyping following DNA isolation and analysis, DNA sequencing, cloning, SDS-PAGE, and cell culture using CHO K1 cells
Education
B.S. - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2025
Skills
- DNA Purification
- Oligonucleotide sequencing
- PCR, BSL-2 antiseptic technique
- Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- Cell culture
- FPLC
- Project management
- Quality control
- Proficient in MS excel data manipulations, visualizations, and formula usage
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- CHEM 403: Biochemistry I Jan 2025 - ay 2025
- MATH 201: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Jan 2025 - May 2025
- BIOL 452: Biology of Drugs Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
- BIOL 449: Stem Cells in Disease and Therapy Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
- BIOL 456: Virology Jan 2025 - May 2025
Timeline
Project Engineer
Mangamaro Mid-Atlantic LLC
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Scientist – Immunochemistry Research & Development
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2025 - 09.2025
Research Technician – Protein Engineering Laboratory
Under the direction of Dr. Leah Spangler
01.2025 - 05.2025
Research Technician - Molecular Biology Laboratory
Under the direction of Dr. Tricia Smith
08.2024 - 01.2025
Research Technician - Molecular Transport Laboratory
Under the direction of Dr. Derek Prosser
05.2024 - 05.2025
B.S. - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University