1. MOHAMMAD AS'AD MOHAMMAD (ABDEL QADER) MOUSA

Lab Technician | Pharmaceutical & Chemical Analytical Specialist | ISO 17025 Expert

Nablus, West Bank, Palestine
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1. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Laboratory Technician with over 30 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and environmental analysis. Extensive background in routine testing and quality control for food and drug laboratories, complemented by the last 5 years in a pharmaceutical research environment. Expert in operating and maintaining advanced analytical instrumentation including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and UV/VIS Spectrophotometer. Skilled in ISO 17025 implementation, method validation, measurement uncertainty, and laboratory management. Expert in advanced extraction techniques (supercritical CO₂ extraction, freeze drying). Contributed analytically (GC-MS, HPLC, CO₂ extraction) to more than 50 peer-reviewed research studies without authorship credit. Expert at integrating routine testing, advanced research, and ISO 17025 quality frameworks to deliver reliable, high-throughput laboratory operations Bilingual Arabic-English with advanced German proficiency.

1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, Palestine

1. 1. Senior Laboratory Technician

Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Automated Analysis Laboratory
October 2021 – Present

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced pharmaceutical analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS, etc.) for both research and teaching purposes.

• Provide direct technical support and hands-on training to pharmacy and cosmetology students across multiple teaching and research laboratories, including the Cosmetics and Cosmetology Laboratory.

• Assist students in conducting experiments, interpreting analytical data, and applying extraction techniques during practical sessions.

• Expert in advanced extraction techniques: supercritical CO₂ extraction and freeze drying, utilized in both student projects and faculty research.

• Support faculty and graduate students in pharmaceutical and botanical research initiatives, contributing analytically to over 50 studies.

• Implement and monitor quality control procedures in strict compliance with ISO 17025.

• Prepare laboratory materials, standard solutions, and ensure the calibration and functionality of all equipment.

Senior Laboratory Technician

Poison and Chemical-Biological Analysis Center
February 2015 – October 2021

• Conducted chemical analysis on drugs, food, water, cosmetics, and environmental samples using HPLC, GC-MS, and other advanced techniques.

• Validated over 20 new analytical methods for HPLC and GC-MS applications.

• Performed measurement uncertainty calculations in chemical metrology for accurate reporting.

• Trained and mentored more than 30 laboratory staff on analytical techniques and quality assurance protocols.

Laboratory Superintendent

Poison and Chemical-Biological Analysis Center
April 2006 – January 2015

• Directed laboratory operations for chemical, drug, food, cosmetic, water, and environmental analysis.

• Implemented quality management systems compliant with ISO 17025.

• Managed calibration programs for all laboratory equipment.

• Liaised with Palestine Standards Institution on standardization matters.

Deputy Superintendent

Poison and Chemical-Biological Analysis Centre
December 1999 – April 2006

• Supported laboratory management in chemical, drug, and food analysis operations.

• Assisted in implementing QC procedures and documentation systems.

• Conducted routine analyses and maintained laboratory equipment.

Laboratory Technician

Chemistry Department
September 1995 – December 1999

• Prepared laboratory materials for academic instruction.

• Maintained laboratory equipment and enforced safety protocols.

Part-time Laboratory Technician

Chemistry Department
April 1993 – September 1995

• Assisted with laboratory preparation and maintenance.

1. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Al-Quds Open University, Nablus Branch | 2007–2012
Thesis: Application of Quality & Technical Management Process in Analytical and Calibration Laboratories According to ISO 17025

Diploma in Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Institute Dr. Flad Berufskolleg für Chemie, Pharmazie, Biotechnologie und Umwelt, Stuttgart, Germany | 1989–1991

1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

• Method Validation & Measurement Uncertainty Training, Hochschule Fresenius, Germany (Mar 2017)

• GC-MS Methods Development & Validation, Hochschule Fresenius, Germany (Jul 2016)

• Food and Feed Analytical Skills, Hochschule Fresenius, Germany (Aug 2015)

• Development of Standardization System in Palestine, KOICA & Korean Standards Association, Seoul, Korea (Jun–Jul 2013)

• Uncertainty Estimation for Chemical Analysis, Royal Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan (Sep 2011)

• Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil, Palestine Standards Institution (2008, 2010, 2011)

• Food Laboratories Management and Practice, TUBITAK-MAM, Istanbul, Turkey (Nov 2009)

• Water Quality Analysis Laboratory Practice, NITTTR, Chennai, India (Aug–Sep 2010)

• Metrology in Chemistry, CEN-Eromed, Brussels, Belgium (Sep 2005)

• ISO 17025 & Quality Systems Workshop, An-Najah National University (Nov 2004)

• Calibration of Laboratory Equipment, Palestine Standards Institution (May 2004)

• Good Manufacturing & Laboratory Practices (GMP/GLP), Ministry of Health & An-Najah National University (Aug 2000)

• Chemical Food & Oil Analysis Training, Jordan Vegetable Oil Industries Co. (Feb–May 1992)

• German Language Course (Grundstufe 1, Grundstufe 2, Mittelstufe 1), Dr. Bendect Language Institute, Stuttgart, Germany (1989, 6 months)

1. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Member, Food Standardization Committee, Palestine Standards Institution (2006–2013)

• Member, Cosmetics Standardization Committee, Palestine Standards Institution (2006–2013)

• Member, Chemical Standardization Committee, Palestine Standards Institution (2006–2013)

1. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Analytical Instrumentation: HPLC, GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-ECD, UV/VIS Spectrophotometer, Karl Fischer, Kjeldahl, ICE
Laboratory Techniques: Method validation, uncertainty calculation, reference material traceability, supercritical CO₂ extraction, freeze drying
Quality Systems: ISO 17025 implementation, ISO 9001, GMP, GLP, calibration procedures
Sample Analysis: Pharmaceuticals, food products, water, cosmetics, detergents, environmental samples
Specialized Analysis: Vitamin extraction, pesticide residue testing, color analysis, toxin detection (aflatoxins), essential and fixed oil analysis
Laboratory Management: Student/staff training, equipment maintenance, quality documentation, SOP writing

1. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS (AUTHORED)

1. Abualhasan, M., Mousa, M., Izhiman, H., Alkhatib, M., & Aghbar, I. (2026). A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Analysis of Naringin, Ascorbic Acid, and Caffeine: Design, Development, and Validation. International Journal of Analytical Chemistry.

2. Assessing Salvia dominica L.: from chemical profiling to antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, alpha-amylase, and alpha-glycosidase activities (2025). Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture.

3. Chromatographic analysis of the chemical composition and anticancer activities of Curcuma longa extract cultivated in Palestine (2023). Open Life Sciences.

4. Method for synthesizing 1-(naphthalen-2-ylsulfonyl)-3-(thiophen-2-yl) diaziridine. US Patent No. US10,836,752 B1 (2020).

5. Ensure Stability of the amount of Lead ions adsorption by the Polyalthia longifolia (Green Champa) tree Leaves powder (2010). NITTTR Chennai, India.

6. Adsorption of Pb²⁺ Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Polyalthia longifolia (Green Champa) Tree Leaves (2010). NITTTR Chennai, India.

1. TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLISHED RESEARCH

Performed advanced analytical testing and extraction (GC-MS, HPLC, supercritical CO₂ extraction, freeze drying) as a laboratory technician for more than 50 peer-reviewed research studies in the fields of essential oils, natural products, and bioactivity screening. Solely analytical support role; not listed as co-author on these works.

1. LANGUAGES

• Arabic: Native proficiency

• German: Advanced proficiency

• English: Advanced proficiency