Samuel Zargani

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
Access the guide page here

iGEM

Genetic modification at the BMC laboratory, as well as contributed IT skills for web design
Access the web page here

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:

Python
MATLAB
Bash
SQL & MySQL
JavaScript
PHP
R
CSS & HTM
C++

Contact

Summary

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