Fehmida Kagzi

***** ******* ** • Orland Park, Illinois 60467 • 708-***-**** • ac0zf8@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking an Analytical Chemist position or Q C Chemist or R&D position using Chromatography, Spectrography,

and general chemistry lab skills.

Experience in analytical chemistry with hands-on training in: HPLC, NMR, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, AA; as well as report development, data analysis, results interpretation, process and analyze large volumes of complex data for various applications

Educational training included method development and statistical process control

Excellent general chemistry lab skills

EDUCATION:

GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Illinois

Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry Conferred 2012

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Conferred 2009

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, Sindh, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Math Conferred 1997

CURRICULUM INCLUDED:

Chromatography w/Lab

Organic Spectrum w/Lab

Inorganic Spectrum w/Lab

Mass-Spectroscopy w/Lab

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

Method Development & SPC

Electrochemistry

Biochemistry w/Lab

Organic Chemistry w/Lab

Inorganic Chemistry w/Lab

Physical Chemistry w/Lab

Analytical Chemistry w/Lab

LABORATORY SKILLS:

Chromatography

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Thin Chromatography

Colum Chromatography

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Mass-Spectroscopy (MS)

High-Performance Liquid

Chromatography (HPLC)

Fourier Transform Infrared

Spectroscopy (FTIR)

UV-Vis Spectrography

Atomic Absorption (AA)

q-NMR

Titrations & Distillations

pH testing

SOFTWARE:

Chem Draw, Microsoft Office with expertise in Excel and Word

RELATED LICENSURE:

Pharmacy Technician License - State of Illinois

Food Service Sanitation Certification (Expires 2018)

Fehmida Kagzi

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RESEARCH and LABORATORY EXPERIENCE:

GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Illinois 9/2011 to 10/2012

Independent Research Projects; Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Shelly Kumar

Quantitative analysis of acetylsalicylic acid by Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (q-NMR) technique:

Prepared acetylsalicylic acid of different concentration by dilution and correlated the NMR peaks concentration to make calibration curves which showed excellent regression

CURRENT EXPERIENCE:

Analytical Chemist/ R&D Chemist

AFAM CONCEPT, INC/JF LABS, 7401 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629

12/2/2014 to 8/1/16

Performing highly technical formulation tasks, applying comprehensive application methods and procedures

Perform critical interpretation of analytical data, execution of mathematical calculations as outlined in test methods, assess data to determine if the material tested meets specifications

Performs accurate routine chemical testing, such as wet analysis, assays and physical testing in full compliance with company directed SOP’s

Use of wet chemistry such as titrations, Viscosity and chemical identification tests

Calibrate daily the pH meter, maintain the daily and weekly equipment in the lab and record the result

Maintains accurate records of all work performed with respect to a given project. Meets facility audit as well as cGMP or GLP requirements

Performs good housekeeping practices and follows safety related policies. Makes recommendations.

Instrumental analysis such as HPLC, GC, AA and FTIR

Daily responsibilities will include executing experiments, preparing buffers, keeping proper documentation, maintaining the laboratory inventory, etc

Test pro types for stability (heat, Cold, Freezer, thaw) packaging compatibility, and microbiological stability

Responsible to prepare samples and interpret results for Microbiological testing

Maintain and Develop a labeling system and inventory record keeping systems

Participating in training efforts

Q C Chemist/ Analytical Chemist

AFAM CONCEPT, INC/JF LABS, 7401 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629

8/1/16 to Present

Quality control analysis on in-process samples, such as wet analysis, assays and physical testing in full compliance with company directed SOP’s

Utilizing HPLC, GC, FTIR, AA and other instruments

Calibrate daily the pH meter, maintain the daily and weekly equipment in the lab and record the result

Daily responsibilities will include executing experiments, preparing buffers, keeping proper documentation, maintaining chemicals and the laboratory inventory, etc

Maintain and Develop a labeling system and inventory record keeping systems

Participating in training efforts

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