Engineer Quality

Syed Rafeh Raza

* ******* *****

443-***-****

Owings Mills, MD 21117

abku5o@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

A scientist with four years of experience in a cGMP atmosphere

searching for a challenging position in the pharmaceutical field; Able

to communicate well, follow SOPs, work well in a team environment and

train new/existing employees on test methods while efficient at multi-

tasking. Familiarity with 21 CFR parts 210-211

Education:

B.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics (August

2005 -

December 2009)

Towson University: Towson, Maryland

Continuous Education:

American Society of Quality (Member)

. Introduction to Quality Engineer: Certificate of Completion

Instrumentation/Skills:

HPLC Ultra Violet Machine Protein

Purification

Tablet Press Machine Blenders

Crystallography

DSC Texture Analyzer SDS-PAGE

Nicomp Particle Size Analysis Karl Fischer Moisture Minitab

Computrac Avestin Emulsifier Microsoft

Office

Electrophoresis Brookfield Viscometer Empower

Work Experience:

Pharmaceutical International Inc.: Hunt Valley, Maryland

Soft Gelatin Research and Development

Jan 2010 - Present

Formulation Scientist

. Experience at generating soft gelatin fill and gel formulation

. Perform DSC, Particle Size Analysis, Viscometer, Microscope,

Texture Analyzer, and Avestin Emulsifier

. Ability to perform versatile studies i.e. Water Uptake, Gel-Fill

Compatibility, and solubility

. Train manufacturing technicians to successfully compound

clinical trial scale batches

. Proficient in creating reports, experimental design and meeting

critical deadlines based on project time line

Internships:

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

. Characterization of the structure and function of the helicase

Mtr4p from Saccharomyces cerevisiae

. Experience in kinetics, lifetime, crystallography studies

. Ability to perform protein purification and SDS-PAGE

. Performed variety of tests to understand the function and

characteristics of helicase Mtr4p

Pharmaceutical International Inc.: Hunt Valley, Maryland

Research and Development / Dissolution Laboratory

Jul 2005 - Aug 2009

Oral Solid Dosage Formulation Internship/ Lab Analyst

. Experience in oral solid dosage formulation

. Perform wet, dry, direct compression and, moisture activated dry

granulations.

. Perform Calibration on equipment such as pH meter and balances

. Execute dissolution procedures on tablets, softgels, and

capsules by following SOPs

. Analyze using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and

Ultraviolet (UV) Spectrometer

. Process and maintain raw data

. "Wet Chemistry" techniques: includes titration, filtration,

pippetting, dilution, preparation of standards and mobile phases

Activities:

. Students Association of American Chemical Society (Feb 2006 -

Dec 2009)

. Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics Club (Feb 2007 -

Dec 2009)

o Held the position of Community Service Officer

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