Sharifah Syed Nasir, M(ASCPi)CM

Sharifah Syed Nasir, M(ASCPi)CM is a highly accomplished laboratory management professional currently serving as a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor at Indiana University Health in Indiana. In this role, she plays a central part in ensuring that diagnostic testing consistently supports safe, timely, and effective patient treatment across a large and complex healthcare network. Her work is critical to maintaining the integrity of clinical decision-making, reinforcing the essential connection between laboratory excellence and patient outcomes within one of the state’s leading healthcare systems.

In her current position, Sharifah oversees microbiology laboratory operations supporting 18 hospitals, external clients, and a reference laboratory, while managing and leading a multidisciplinary team of approximately 80 laboratory professionals. She is responsible for coordinating daily workflows, maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, optimizing turnaround times, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With more than a year of experience as a clinical laboratory supervisor, her expertise is firmly rooted in hands-on operations and leadership, rather than research, reflecting a career dedicated to practical impact within patient care systems and operational excellence.

Sharifah’s professional foundation is grounded in strong academic preparation and advanced technical credentials. She earned her bachelor’s degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, holds ASCP certification in microbiology, and is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. She is also an active member of the American Society of Microbiology, reinforcing her commitment to evidence-based practice and data-driven improvement. Her early fascination with microbiology—driven by an understanding of how microscopic organisms profoundly influence human health—evolved into a leadership-focused career at the intersection of science, quality, and patient care. Looking ahead, Sharifah aspires to transition into quality management, leveraging her extensive operational experience to strengthen laboratory quality systems, enhance diagnostic reliability, and elevate healthcare performance across Indiana. Through her leadership, she represents a new generation of laboratory professionals who understand that excellence behind the scenes is foundational to excellence at the bedside.

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - BS
• Technology Park Malaysia College - BS

• Laboratory Quality Management System Certificate Program
• Executive Healthcare Leadership Certificate
• How to Build A Strategic Plan for your Healthcare Organization
• Google Project Management: Specialization
• Certified member of MIMLS (M1898)
• Certified ISO 15189 internal auditor
• Technologist in Microbiology (ASCP-M)
• Budget and Financial Management

• Annual Wholehearted Award for Best Employee 2011, whilst working across Boston Heart Diagnostics Lab
• Won Pacemaker Award for Best Employee for 3rd quarter of 2011

• American Society of Microbiology

• American Red Cross
• Falam Refugee School
• Hospis Malaysia