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Mahboubeh M. Nejati

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Analytical Chemist, PhD Email: *******@****.***

Raleigh, NC 27607

Qualification Profile: Dynamic chemist, detailed-oriented, and hands-on individual, offering solid academic background

and broad-based experience in chemistry science. Equipped with technical knowledge of operating tools for analytical

chemistry (chromatography and spectroscopy) instruments. Armed with ability to independently design and execute

experiments; with skills in project planning, data analysis, and interpretation for project progression.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry January 2009-December 2013

North Carolina State University

Dissertation: “Development of a Novel Alcohol-Induced Polyelectrolyte-Complex Coacervate System

for Proteins and Enzymes Extraction”, Advisor: Dr. Morteza G. Khaledi

M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry September 2004- September 2006

Sharif University of Technology

Dissertation: “Electropolymerized Polypyrrole for Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) of Aniline

Derivatives from Aqueous Samples Followed by GC-MS Analysis”

B.Sc., Chemistry September 1999- July 2003

University of Mazandran, Babolsar

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

January 2009 – December 2013

North Carolina State University

Small Molecule and Protein Extraction, Sample Preparation

Multiphase Systems Design for Extraction and Trace Analysis

Membrane Proteins and Enzymes Sample Preparation for Proteomics Analysis

Protein and small molecules quantification by Chromatography Methods (HPLC and LC-MS)

Enzymatic assays

September 2004 – September 2006

Sharif University of Technology

Solid Phase Micro-extraction (SPME) and Solid Phase Extraction of Small Molecules

Separation of Small Molecules by GC and GC-MS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Scientist

North Carolina State University February 2014- Present

Trained on CE and HPLC method transfer

January 2009 – December 2013

Teaching Assistant

North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC

Taught classes and labs including General Chemistry (CH 101,102, 201, & 202)

Assisting in planning course material

Tutored students at tutorial center to discuss and solve students difficulties regarding their cognition

of relevant subject matter and assignments

Taught Quantitative Analysis (CH 315) (5 years total)

Graded lab reports, analytical related homework, and exams

Gave lab briefings to help students understand the theory behind the lab experiments

September 2006 – December 2008

Analytical Chemist

Jaber Pharmaceutical Company – Tehran, Iran

Developed and validated HPLC and GC methods according to USP (United State Pharmacopeia)

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Mahboubeh M. Nejati

3810 Jackson St. Apt M-22, Cell: 919-***-****

Analytical Chemist, PhD Email: *******@****.***

Raleigh, NC 27607

o These methods were used in the analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and final of

injection and oral antibiotics, inhalers, nasal sprays & pearls(soft gel capsules) products

Cooperated with R&D Group in providing SOP based on USP for inhalers

o Accomplished research developing a new project for inhalation production (nasal sprays);

including both analysis of products and releasing SOP documentation

o Developed inhaler analysis methods, safety assessment, and documentation (SOP) for routine

qualitative and quantitative analysis that would be used by QC colleagues

Gained hands-on analytical experience:

o Particle Size Analyzers, Karl Fischer, Potentiometric and Colorimetric Titrations, Residue on

Ignition, TOC, TLC, Ion Exchange Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and

FTIR, UV, Fluorescence, IR, and ATR-IR, Fluorescence Microscopy, GC and GC-MS

o Basic Extraction Methods: Solvent Extraction, Reflux, Soxhlet Extraction, Liquid-Liquid

(Solvent) Extraction.

May 2003 – September 2003

Internship

Golrang Detergent Company – Karaj, Tehran, Iran

Trained on multiple titration methods for detergents assay used in healthcare industries; i.e. bleachers,

shampoos and conditioners

SELECTED GRADUATE COURSEWORK

Advance Analytical Chemistry I, II:

Electronics instrumentation, Data Analysis and Statistics

Physical Methods for Organic Chemistry:

Advanced Spectroscopy (NMR, MS, Raman, IR, UV-Vis) for Identification and Quantitation of

Organic Molecule

Nanobiotechnology:

Gold (Au) colloids, Carbon Nanoparticles, Quantum Dots, Encoded Nanoparticles

Chemical Separation

LC ( HPLC, NPLC, IEC, SEC) Methods for Separation and Quantitative analysis of Micro and Macro

Molecules

PUBLICATION

Mahboubeh M. Nejati, Morteza G. Khaledi, “Perfluoro-Alcohol Induced Complex Coacervates in

Polyelectrolyte-Surfactant Mixtures: Phase Analysis and Behavior”, (Ready for Submission to

Macromolecules)

Mahboubeh M. Nejati, Morteza G. Khaledi, “Kinetics Study of Trypsin in Aliphatic Alcohol

Induced PMA-CTAB Complex Coacervate System”, (Ready for Submission)

SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft office, Photoshop, Origin, ChemDraw

Language: English, Persian / Turkish (Bilingual)

AWARDS

Poster Competition Winner Triangle Chromatography Symposium – Raleigh, NC

May 2013

Alcohol-Induced PMA-CTAB Complex Coacervate System for Protein and Enzyme Extraction

Ranked 6 in Nationwide Master’s Degree Entrance Exam – Tehran, Iran, 2003

MEMBERSHIP

American Chemical Society

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