Chemistry Research Assistant
Universita' degli Studi della Basilicata
Total years of experience :7 years, 6 Months
Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology Scientific Researcher in:
• Drug Design, Organic & Instrumental Laboratories
• Waste Water Treatments Laboratory
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Thesis title: Bitterless Guaifenesin Prodrugs – Design, Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro Kinetics and bitterness Studies.
• Master of Chemical Applied Industrial Technology, Minor in Pharmaceutical industry Technology. Al-Quds University – Palestine.
• B.A. Chemistry, Minor in Chemical Technology. Al-Quds University – Palestine.
Secondary School. Biet Fajjar School Secondary - Palestine Scientific stream 2002/Percentage Average :88.9%