Amin Thawabteh, Chemistry Research Assistant

Amin Thawabteh

Chemistry Research Assistant

Universita' degli Studi della Basilicata

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Doctorate, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences
Experience
7 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :7 years, 6 Months

Chemistry Research Assistant at Universita' degli Studi della Basilicata
  • Italy
  • December 2014 to November 2017

Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology Scientific Researcher in:

• Drug Design, Organic & Instrumental Laboratories

• Waste Water Treatments Laboratory

Computational Chemistry instructor (TA) at ِAl-Quds University /Bioorganic Chemistry
  • Palestine - Jerusalem
  • January 2017 to October 2017

Computational calculations which included design of several drugs and prodrugs using DFT and ab initio quantum mechanics methods. using Argus Lab, Gaussian 09 (G09W07), Molden Software, AM1, PM3, HF/6-31G and B3LYP/6-31G (d, p) with a view to calculate the quantum mechanics (QM), enthalpy and entropy values, and the activation energies of prodrugs.

Chemistry Instructor at Photochemistry Lab., Universita Degli Studi Della Basilicata
  • Italy
  • May 2016 to March 2017

Lab. Instructor, Photochemistry Lab., Universita Degli Studi Della Basilicata (alternative)

Pharmaceutical technology course and Instrumental chemistry course: Supervise laboratory sessions, give pre-laboratory presentations in instrumental devices experiments (HPLC, UV-Vis and FT-IR), assist students with various aspects of course work, prepare and try out experiments, perform data analysis, perform new formula, equipment calibration, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, production planning, tooling, pharmacology, documentation skills, analyzing information and write reports.

Scientific Researcher at Pharmacy College, Al-Quds University
  • Palestine - Jerusalem
  • March 2012 to December 2014

Scientific Researcher in:
• Drug Design & Development Laboratory
• Wastewater Treatments Laboratory I specifically worked on:
• Operator of chemical instrumentation HPLC, FT-IR, UV.
• Synthesis Prodrug to enhance solubility, bioavailability, metabolism, and masking API’s bitter Taste.
• Removal organic and inorganic Pollutants from water.

Inspector General at Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company
  • Palestine - Bethlehem
  • July 2011 to March 2012

Plan, develop, conduct, monitor testing, and devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data, inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality, collect and compile statistical quality data, analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system, prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities.

Production Supervisor at Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company
  • Palestine - Bethlehem
  • June 2010 to September 2011

Solve practical and scientific problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment. Coordinates with department Manager to determine production requirements to coordinates, schedules, and prioritizes work accordingly to increase customer service as well as departmental production and efficiency. Performs regular inspections of the department facilities and equipment to assess and ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMPs and safety requirements. Schedules and issues work orders to maintenance for maintenance and repair of encapsulation and ancillary machines to minimize breakdowns and improve efficiency and productivity.

Education

Doctorate, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences
  • at Universita' degli Studi della Basilicata
  • April 2018

Thesis title: Bitterless Guaifenesin Prodrugs – Design, Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro Kinetics and bitterness Studies.

Master's degree, Chemical Applied Industrial Technology
  • at Al-Quds University
  • February 2014

• Master of Chemical Applied Industrial Technology, Minor in Pharmaceutical industry Technology. Al-Quds University – Palestine.

Bachelor's degree, Chemistry, Minor in Chemical Technology
  • at ِAl-Quds University
  • April 2009

• B.A. Chemistry, Minor in Chemical Technology. Al-Quds University – Palestine.

High school or equivalent, العلمي
  • at ِBiet Fajjar School Secondary - Palestine
  • January 2002

Secondary School. Biet Fajjar School Secondary - Palestine Scientific stream 2002/Percentage Average :88.9%

Specialties & Skills

Chemical
Chemical Plants
Quantum Chemistry
Water Chemistry
Chemistry
Communication
Proactive and innovation
Dealing with others
Mental capacity
Mastering Computer Skills (Ms Office) and use of various technological
High ability to work under pressure.
Mestrelab Mnova NMR software.
Planning skill
SigmaPlot
Problem analysis skill
Preparation and writing reports
Computational chemistry software’s
Meetings Managements
Decision-making

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Italian
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

GMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company
Date Attended:
June 2010
Duration:
35 hours
Public Safety (Training)
Training Institute:
SAFE-scuola di scienze
Date Attended:
March 2015
Duration:
14 hours
Methods of Scientific Research (Training)
Training Institute:
EBSCO
Date Attended:
February 2015
Duration:
25 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading
    Have read several books and articles in chemistry and drug development
  • Travelling
    I visited Larnaca to attend an international conference on water treatment, and recently Italy to obtain my PhD degree
  • Creative writing
    Have managed an education thesis for my PhD and Msc degree and seven articles published in international journals.