About
Quality & Validation Engineer — M.Sc. in Molecular Biotechnology Engineering
Quality, Validation & Life Sciences
I work at the intersection of quality management, computer system validation and software. With three years in regulated environments, I build quality management systems, validate digital systems, and use programming and AI to make quality operations faster and more proactive — without compromising rigour.
- Focus: QMS, CSV, supplier quality
- Frameworks: ISO 13485, MDR/IVDR, GxP
- Phone: +46 (0) 70-720 20 02
- City: Uppsala, Sweden
- Degrees:
- M.Sc. in Molecular Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Engineering
- Master of Science in Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Technology
My Projects
Livsmedelsverket
Development of bioinformatic analysis flows for whole-genome sequenced bacterial isolates writen in python
SciLifeLab
During my master's thesis, I developed a pipeline and algorithm for quantitative phase imaging in MATLAB
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iGEM
Genetic modification at the BMC laboratory, as well as contributed IT skills for web design
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CUPID - Full Stack for fimbriae bacteria.
Developed a full-stack application for Professor Stefan Knight at Uppsala Biomedical Centre.
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Programming Skills
To highlight a few, here are some of the programming languages I am proficient in:
Resume
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Samuel Zargani
Quality & Validation Engineer — M.Sc. in Molecular Biotechnology Engineering
- Uppsala, Sweden
- +46 (0) 70-720 20 02
- samuel.zargani@gmail.com
Education
Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology
2018 - 2023
Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala
The program is set up so that once I finished in March of 2023, I received a Bachelor in Technology, a Master in Technology, and a Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Engineering.
Exchange student at Wageningen University in the Netherlands
2021 - 2022
Wageningen, Netherlands
During my exchange studies at Wageningen University, in the Netherlands, I studied courses from the universities Bioinformatics Master program. It was an enriching experience, where I got to learn more about bioinformatics in Lifesciences.
School of Business, Economics and Law
2017 - 2018
Gothenburg's School of Business, Economics and Law
Economics at the Gothenburg School of Economics
Professional Experience
Digitalisation Lead & Validation Lead
April 2024 - Present
Uppsala Clinical Research Center (UCR), Uppsala University Hospital
- Built and modernised the quality management system; restructured processes, policies, SOPs and templates into a new organisational standard.
- Led the full validation and quality review of our eQMS, keeping it audit-ready.
- Own supplier oversight of our digital systems — continuous supplier contact, structured evaluations, and co-leading the procurement of a new eTMF with market and vendor analyses.
- Built Python and AI-agent automation for quality and project administration, and trained project leads in GCP-compliant digital workflows.
Regulatory Consultant — CSV & QA
September 2023 - March 2024
PlantVision, Uppsala — assignments at CTC Clinical Trial Consultants & Pharmetheus
- Managed non-conformities under FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GCP in validated systems for two parallel clients; performed root cause analysis and corrective actions, with zero recurring findings.
- Established a new SOP structure for CSV, adopted as the operational standard; provided QA support for server migration and eTMF, including review and approval of CSV processes.
Technology Consultant — Client Delivery
April 2023 - August 2023
WEquel, Stockholm — clients: AstraZeneca & DeLaval
- Developed LEAN-based digital tools (JavaScript/JSON) deployed at client production facilities to improve process clarity.
- Led the feasibility study, architecture and UX for a new client portal and pitched the business case to management, securing investment approval.
Image Analysis and Pipeline Development
August 2022 - March 2023
Department of Toxicology at SciLifeLab in Uppsala
- During my master's thesis, I developed a pipeline and algorithm for quantitative phase imaging in MATLAB.
Teaching and project assistant
January 2022 - June 2022
Department of Information Technology at Uppsala Universitet
- Teaching of computer labs, correcting projects that students write and correcting exams
Engineering Laboratory Technician
February 2020 - December 2020
iGEM at Uppsala biomedicinska centrum, Uppsala
- Genetic modification at the BMC laboratory, as well as contributed IT skills for web design.
Customer Service Representative (Summers)
Summers 2018 – 2022
IKEA, Gothenburg and Uppsala, Sweden
- Seasonal summer role alongside my studies, focused on customer service and helping customers in a high-traffic retail environment.
Other Qualifications
Section President — SFINX, Molecular Biotechnology Engineering (UTN)
January 2019 - December 2020
Uppsala, Sweden
Amnesty International
September 2016 – December 2022
Gothenburg and Uppsala, Sweden