Zeeshan Shaikh

Zeeshan Shaikh has a diverse range of work experience spanning multiple industries. Zeeshan currently works as a Senior Account Executive at Virica Biotech, a position they have held since 2022. Before that, Zeeshan worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Dynacare from 2021 to 2022.

Prior to these roles, Zeeshan gained significant experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where they held two positions. From 2018 to 2021, they worked as a Genetic Testing Inside Sales Representative, specializing in infectious and inherited disease testing solutions. In this role, Zeeshan supported clinical labs in implementing high throughput testing solutions, and provided up-to-date information on testing kits and EUA revisions. From 2018 to 2020, they also held the position of Genetic Sciences Inside Sales Rep at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific, Zeeshan worked as a Sales Representative at Unwired from 2017 to 2019, where they gained experience in sales and customer service. Zeeshan also worked as a University Campus Representative at Longview Results Inc. in 2017.

Zeeshan's earlier work experience includes roles as a Graduate Researcher and Teaching Assistant at the University of Guelph from 2016 to 2018, a Customer Service Representative at Bio-Rad Laboratories from 2014 to 2016, and a Human Practices and Outreach member at Waterloo iGEM in 2014.

Zeeshan's first work experience was as a Volunteer at Grand River Hospital from 2011 to 2014. In this role, they improved patient wait times, replenished testing kit supplies, and assisted patients with disabilities.

Overall, Zeeshan Shaikh has demonstrated a strong sales background, with expertise in genetic testing solutions and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Zeeshan Shaikh's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology from the University of Waterloo. Zeeshan also holds a Diploma in General Studies from John Fraser. Additionally, Zeeshan has pursued further education and obtained a Master's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Guelph.