Research Chemist
Resume:
Samira Azemati, M.S. - *
SAMIRA AZEMATI
(U.S. CITIZEN)
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 443-***-****
Email: *******.******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Organic Chemistry, Morgan State University 2012 - 2016 Baltimore, Maryland
Title of thesis: Synthesis and characterization of Schiff bases as anion sensors Bachelor of Science, Applied Chemical Industrial 2004 - 2007 Valiasr Technical Institute (In conjunction with Sharif University) Tehran, Iran
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland 2012 - Present Graduate Research Assistant
Utilize analytical method validation for formulations and bioanalytical samples associated with toxicology studies
Utilize different instruments such as Fluorescence, UV-Visible, GC Mass spectroscopy, HPLC Chromatography, FT-IR (Infrared) spectroscopy, NMR (1H and 13C) spectroscopy and Atomic absorption
Utilize analytical and problem solving skills
Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets and Corresponding System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Manage multiple tasks with changing deadlines and imports
Maintain laboratory instruments and determine equipment operating efficiency
Organize lab test solutions, compounds and reagents
Interpret test results and develop nonstandard tests
Monitors SOPs and relevant compliance regulations in regards to safety procedures
Synthesize and characterize organic compounds, focus on understanding the detection process of Anions sensors in the development of Schiff bases compounds
Prepare solutions
Calibrate and maintain temperature, flow and pressure sensors
Work well in teams and collaborative situations
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland 2013 - Present Teaching Assistant in General Chemistry and Laboratory
Teaching & lecture undergraduate courses, General Chemistry Laboratory and an Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Samira Azemati, M.S. - 2
Grade students’ projects and assignments
Hold office hours to provide individualized assistance and analyze chemistry students’ strengths and weaknesses in the lab and respond to their questions Minoo Pharmaceutical Company, Tehran, Iran 2005 - 2007 Research & Development Associate
Developed test methods and verified new designs with an outcome of providing reliable support for meeting the criteria and specifications for each project
Water testing and provenance of all stages for clinical use
Water sampling for safety and Industrial Discharge Control, environmental regulations
Tested and sampled from the production line for quality control
Tested physical organic chemistry and kinetics
Documented medicine sampling and issued written reports to supervisors
Maintained records for department of health audits
Reviewing and documenting project status with customers on weekly basis Samin Chemical Company, Iran, Tehran 2003 - 2005
Research & Development Associate
Inspected products for safety and attractive packaging
Maintained health record audits for department
Tested samples from the production line to ensure quality control PUBLICATIONS
Azemati, S.; Mandal S., Cytotoxic and DNA-binding properties of organorhenium- coordinated non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs (NSAIDS). To be appear in American Chemical Society.
Hijji, Y.; Azemati, S.; Butcher, R. J.; Jasinski, J. P., (E)-2 Furan-2-ylmeth-yl)imino]meth- yl}-4-nitro-phenol. Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online 2014, 70 (Pt 4), o451-2. PRESENTATIONS
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland 2016 Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Research Symposium, An investigation into the mechanism of action studies of rhenium compounds of naproxen.
American Chemical Society national meeting & exposition, California, San Diego 2016 Synthesis, characterizations, and DNA-binding and cytotoxicity studies of organorhenium naproxenato complexes
American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, Massachusett, Boston, 2015 Cytotoxic and DNA-binding properties of organorhenium-coordinated non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland 2014 Gestar Program Scholarship, development of a fluoride and cyanide sensor
Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland 2013 Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Research Symposium, development of a fluoride sensor Samira Azemati, M.S. - 3
HONORS AND AWARDS
Morgan State University GESTER Program Scholarship 2014 Morgan State University Graduate Research Symposium Award 2013 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Chemical Society 2015 - Present
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Synthesize and characterize organorhenium-coordinates non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS)
Synthesize and characterize organic compounds as different biomonitor implants and wearable health sensors, chemical and environmental sensors
Verify detection process of the sensors by monitoring the electronic and colorimetric response
Developed anions sensors to detect and measure Schiff bases compounds for environmental and Pharmaceutical applications
Developed chemical sensors to detect and measure melamine compounds in baby formula
Developed chemical sensors to detect and measure cyanide compounds for cyanide fishing
Developed chemical sensors to detect and measure the fluoride compounds levels in drinking water for hygiene applications
Develop chemical sensors to detect and measure azide compounds levels in dyes, gas, herbicide and pesticides applications
Calibrate and maintain temperature, flow and pressure sensors COMPUTER SKILLS
Intermediate experience with computer programming (specifically Python) to write scripts for chemical data analysis and plotting
Develop software program and visualization tools to organize lab test solutions, compounds and reagents using Chem-Draw, Sigma Plot and HYSYS
Develop software programs to verify Safety Data Sheets and Corresponding System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) using Mestrenova
Utilize analytical tools to validate methods for formulations and bioanalytical samples associated with toxicology studies using NMR (1H and 13C), Scifinder, UV-Visible
Apply statistical tools to interpret test results and develop nonstandard tests
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