FOZIA AHMED
ac2hlp@r.postjobfree.com 814-***-**** 110 West 39th Street, Baltimore, MD
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
Over six years of experience in leading scientific studies from designing through execution. Specialized in applying advanced quantitative methods to deliver high value data driven discoveries. Statistical Analysis • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis • Project Management • Leading Seminars • Experienced in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech • Research Analysis •Scientific Writing EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials
Science & Engineering-2018
Johns Hopkins University
Master in Biotechnology-2013
Certification in Advanced Nanotechnology-2018
Denison University
Bachelor of Science-
2010
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office JMP R MATLAB Origin Python Mathematica SPSS EXPERIENCES
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD
Graduate Student January 2014-Expected May 2018
Investigated and determined the mechanism of interaction for specific membrane proteins, resulting in discovery of new knowledge to design effective therapeutic agents for brain cancers.
Designed, proposed and taught a semester-long course as part of a school-wide initiative to introduce undergraduate students to engineering research.
Took lead in the process of hiring new students including resume review, interview, and training. Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. Rockville, MD
Research Associate- (Assay Development) August 2013-January 2014
Developed assays by trouble shooting/adapting existing protocols, and creating new protocols.
Analyzed data and proposed solutions based on the technical knowledge and regulatory understanding.
Gained expertise in data analysis, interpretation, and presenting in team meetings. Actavis Owings Mills, MD
Associate Scientist- (Analytical Development) May 2013- August 2013
Performed analytical tasks to support the development of new and existing commercial drugs.
Accomplished validation of analytical methods and quantification of new excipients.
Documented experimental results in compliance with all applicable site and corporate guidelines. Johns Hopkins Medical Center Baltimore, MD
Research Assistant (The James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute) July 2012-May 2013
Designed experiments to investigate the mechanism of activation for metastatic prostate cancer.
Determined one of the regulatory pathway essential for the metastatic prostate cancer progression. Boehringer Ingelheim Columbus, OH
Analyst/Chemist I September 2010- July 2011
Utilized analytical methods to validate and qualify active product ingredients and GMP, GLP trainer.
Conducted non-commercial qualitative, quantitative developmental chemical, and physical tests as Specified by compendia (USP, JP, BP), regulatory authority (FDA & ICH) to support quality control.
Ensured good laboratory practices by maintaining inventory and tracking timely maintenance/calibration of laboratory equipment’s.
PUBLICATIONS
Published research in the following journals:
Oncology, Molecular Biology, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA), Biological Chemistry, and Biochemical.
PRESENTATIONS
Research presented at following conferences and symposium:
Gordon Research Conference, Institute for NanoBiotechnology Symposium, Biophysical Society 60th & 61st Annual Meetings, and Eighth Annual Johns Hopkins Prostate Research Day.