DANA PALUSOVA

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Lachine, QC

H*S *K3

E-mail: ab6qmp@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 514-***-****

Cell phone: 514-***-****

OBJECTIVE

A challenging, creative role in the field of Chemistry where I can apply

expertise and extensive experience.

PROFILE

Skilled chemist with solid background in diverse industries. Possesses a

broad base of experience in several sectors of activity: research &

development plus analytical and polymer chemistry. Knowledge of analytical

instrumentations like HPLC, DLS, GPC, UV and ELSD. Proven aptitude for

solving problems in the laboratory. Autonomous worker who also works

exceptionally well in teams. Achieves objectives under short timelines and

excels at multi-tasking.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Labopharm Inc. 2005 to

2012

Research associate, Feasibility group

o Developed and optimized procedures for new freeze-dried (lyophilized)

formulations for IV and oral administration

o Analyzed polymers using DLS -Zetasizer Nano (Malvern), Viscotek GPC,

Varian CaryElipse fluorimeter,

o Prepared formulation batches utilized for preclinical and stability

studies

o Analyzed prepared formulations using DLS, UV, HPLC

o Prepared protocol and reports for formulation development batches,

preclinical and stability batches.

Thallion Pharmaceutical Inc. (previously Ecopia BioSciences Inc.)

2004 to 2005

Research Associate, Analytical / Formulation Development

o Ran experiments for developing and optimizing new formulations for

hydrophobic drugs used for IV administration

o Validated analytical methods ( HPLC) for quantitative analysis of API

o Analyzed samples (using ELSD -Evaporative Light Scattering Detector)

of the additives in formulation.

o Prepared samples of new chemical entities for preclinical and

stability studied

o Used aseptic technique under laminar flow hood

ITR Laboratories Canada Inc.

2002 to 2004

Analyst, analytical chemistry

o Validated analytical methods using HPLC for toxicology studies

o Analyzed samples in compliance with study protocols, SOPs and GLP,

using HPLC and UV

o Assisted in the reporting and presentation of the results for study

protocol

Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal

2000 to 2002

Research assistant

o Optimized the experimental methods employed

o Measured optical and physicochemical properties of the pulp

o Made appropriate calculations and plotted the results

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science -Major in Chemistry

1994

Slovak Technical University Bratislava, Slovak

Republic

Diploma in Chemistry (technical college)

1988 Tisovec, Slovak Republic

Francisation pour l'emploi

2012 to present

PUBLICATIONS

1. Physicochemical Aspects of Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen

Peroxide by Manganese Compounds

Jerzy Petlicki, Dana Palusova, and Theo G. M. van de Ven, Ind. Eng. Chem.

Res., 2005, 44 (7), pp 2002-2010

Novel lipid and preservative-free propofol formulation: properties and

pharmacodynamics.

Ravenelle F, Gori S, Le Garrec D, Lessard D, Luo L, Palusova D, Sneyd JR,

Smith D., Pharmaceutical Research. 2008 Feb; 25(2):313-9.

LANGUAGES

English, French, Slovak

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