Niloufar Mobarrez
Cell: 979-***-****
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QUALIFICATION
Highly experienced in method development, method validation, material characterization and product testing.
Highly motivated and experienced in project management with expert proficiency in project planning.
Experienced in preparing laboratory quality assurance plans.
Excellent management skills and having the ability to work with the minimum of supervision whilst leading a team of six or more.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HORMEL FOODS, Austin, MN June 2017-Present
Senior Chemist
Working on development and validation of analytical test methods for identification of pesticides in in-process and finished products using HPLC.
Working on optimization of ICP-OES methods for identification of Na and Fe in in-process and finished products.
Analyzing and evaluating consumer complaint samples and defective product samples.
Supervising and managing subordinate chemistry laboratory staff
ARTHREX, Naples, FL
Chemist/ Scientist Dec 2014–Nov 2016
Set up, started and ran an analytical lab for Arthrex biological safety group.
Produced high-quality documentation and SOPs that meet applicable standards of Arthrex.
Planned, directed, managed & organized resources (equipment, finance & manpower) efficiently to meet assigned projects and to ensure cGMP/GLP compliance.
Validated residual manufacturing materials (RMM) method and Ethylene Oxide (EO) residuals to analyze the cleanliness of medical devices.
Coordinating all product testing and protocols, including accelerated aging, biocompatibility, GMP products testing and EO residuals.
Developed method for material characterization techniques utilizing GC, HPLC, FTIR, LC/MS, DSC and SEM.
Developed LIMS features, reports and workflows.
Built and maintained a database of analyzed materials, device-contacting materials, and indirect contacting materials for use in development of new products.
Handled new client enquiries and acting as the face of the business.
Developed and implanted safety guideline for Arthrex biological safety lab.
Enforced corporate specifications for monitoring and maintenance of production and environment standards necessary to maintain the safety of Arthrex products.
Provided leadership and direction to technicians to improve efficiencies and optimize workflow and managed the day-to-day operations of a laboratory with scientist
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY, Fort Myers, FL
Visiting Lecturer Aug 2013–May 2015
Taught General Chemistry, Lab and Lecture (140 students).
Taught Environmental Chemistry, Lab and Lecture (30 students).
Set up an Environmental chemistry lab for Environmental studies major students
Developed online homework system for Environmental chemistry students
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA, Mobile, AL
Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2011-June 2013
Synthesis and characterization of lipid-inspired and novel series of polar ionic liquids.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Environmental Toxicology, Specialization: Material chemistry
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Master of Science in Organic chemistry, Specialization: Organic synthesis
Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
“Click chemistry mediated synthesis of bio-inspired phosphonyl-functionalized ionic liquids”.
“The Effect of the Sulfur Position on the Melting Points of Lipidic 1-Methyl-3-Thiaalkylimidazolium Ionic Liquids”.
“Ionic liquids of superior thermal stability”.
“A simple and rapid route to novel tetra (4-thiaalkyl) ammonium bromides”.
“Building a bridge between aprotic and protic ionic liquids”.
“Microwave-promoted one-pot conversion of alcohols to oximes using 1-methylimidazolium nitrate, [Hmim][NO3], as a green promoter and medium”.
“Lipid-Inspired Ionic Liquids Containing Long-Chain Appendages: Novel Class of Biomaterials with Attractive Properties and Applications”.
CERTIFICATES
Certificate of Biocompatibility Training, February 3-4 2016, Salt Lake City UT, Nelson Laboratory
Certificate and training for attending Fundamentals of Medical device Sterilization, October 27-28 2015, Anaheim California, Steris Isomedix Services
Certificate of completion of Root Cause Analysis, September 2-3 2015, Naples FL, Aploment
Certificate of TurboMass GC/MS Operator Training, June 8-11 2015, Atlanta GA, PerkinElemr
Certificate of Material characterization Workshop, June 4 2015, Tampa FL, PerkinElemr
Certificate of Participation for Practical Measurement Uncertainty, March 11-13 2015, Greenville SC, ASQ
IMMIGRATION STATUS
Permanent resident (Green card holder)