Rebekka Harbst

*Implemented process improvements at the Suzhou manufacturing facility to enhance operational efficiency. *Efficiently coordinated and executed standardization initiatives. *Successfully introduced new products with Elecsys immunological analysis systems for a seamless market entry. *Directed lab meetings within the Diagnostics Operations Mannheim Standardization (DOMS), fostering team collaboration and strategic planning. *Safety Officer

* Independently planned, executed, and evaluated control analyses of diagnostic agents, feedstocks, and raw materials in compliance with GMP guidelines. * Streamlined the process of target value assignment in diagnostic assays, focusing on aligning with internationally accepted reference standards. * Maintained GMP-compliant documentation of results, upholding high standards of record-keeping and reporting.

*Led experiments for the third-party funded project 'Hypoglycemia as the cause for an acquired long QT syndrome?' *Oversaw lab operations, including training medical doctoral students in experiments and promoting good scientific practices. *Isolated and cultured primary cardiac neurocytes from the sympathetic superior cervical ganglion (SCG) + parasympathetic intracardiac ganglion, including neonatal and adult cardiomyocytes. *Isolated RNA, converted to cDNA + conducted qPCR *Western blot

Bacteriology: * Isolated and identified bacterial and fungal pathogens, showcasing expertise in microbiological techniques and detection. * Performed extensive testing on bacterial pathogens to advance infectious disease diagnostics. * Conducted antibiotic susceptibility tests on bacteria, aiding in identifying antibiotic-resistant strains and guiding treatment strategies.

Distance Study

Applied Biology (BSc) differs from many other biology courses. The focus lies on subjects as Human Biology, Microbiology, Genetics and Cell Culture.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Microbiology/Bio Process Engineering, Botanic/Zoology, Quality Management