Chemist

NAJAH SALLEH

*** ******* ****** 919-***-****

Mebane, NC 27302 ************@*****.***

Scientist I / Scientist II

Meticulous and organized chemist with proven capabilities to deliver accurate research and analysis, testing and documentation. Highly reliable to meet critical deadlines while ensuring compliance to all policies, procedures and work processes. Personable and collaborative team member.

Key Competencies & Skills

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Data Evaluation / Management

FTIR/HPLC

Troubleshooting / Problem Solving

Method Development

Communication / Collaboration

AFM/RAMAN Spectroscopy

Sample Management / Flow

Time Management / Prioritization

Key Highlights

- Recognized for highest academic performance by graduating chemistry major in 2012 -

- Collaborated with team members to conduct lab analysis and final reporting for two-year GLP storage stability study -

- Quickly master new technical skills and lab procedures -

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2012)

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, Durham, NC

-Highest Academic Performance by Senior Award-

-Secretary, American Chemical Society (ACS), NCCU Student Chapter -

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Science (1997)

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Logan, UT

Jim Thorpe Scholarship Recipient (two years)

Experience Highlights

Founder/President

One Meal 10/2013-Present

Established a charitable organization designed to feed the hungry one hot meal per week in Mebane, NC.

Collaborate with the board to refine and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff and priorities are aligned with One Meal’s core mission as a non-profit charitable organization.

Establish effective decision-making processes that will enable One Meal to achieve its long- and short-term goals and objectives.

Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.

Lab Assistant 10/2012 – 11/2014

Connexion Systems & Engineering / BASF Corporation, Durham, NC

Conducted residue analysis for plant and oil matrices using established methodologies and processes for R&D division of leading chemical company.

Adhered to all GLPs while preparing samples for LC-MS/MS analyses and learned to operate LC-MS/MS.

Developed and designed effective methods of extraction for various active ingredients.

Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research and / or process control.

Research Intern

Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 5/2012– 8/2012

Conducted complex molecular diagnostic assay to discover presence of α11 integrin.

Provided quality and validation of internal testing and final results.

Applied biomedical principles and techniques to optimize analytical methods.

Research Assistant 1/2011 – 8/2012

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

Operated tools for characterization of graphene, including AFM, RAMAN and FTIR.

Fine-tuned procedures for development of single and few-layered graphene sheets.

Co-authored publication in Colloids and Surfaces A on reduction process of GO.

Chemistry and Applications of Smart Molecules and Materials (CASMM) REU 1/2011 – 8/2012

Duke University / Chemistry Department, Durham, NC

Studied and manipulated carbon nanofibers to explore potential applications.

Gained experience with technology used to characterize nanomaterials (i.e. TEM, XRD)

Authored publication in Nano Letters regarding growth of zinc oxide nanowires.

Research Assistant 5/2010 – 8/2010

University of North Carolina / Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Chapel Hill, NC

Researched aspects of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) Class I genes.

Became familiar with protein growth and purification lab procedures.

Implemented HPLC, FPLC and spectrophotometry to isolate resultant MHC class I protein.

Research Volunteer

University of Utah-Evolutionary Biology, Salt Lake City, UT 12/2006-12/2007

Acquired microbiological skills such as PCR and SDS-PAGE in order to sequence DNA.

Conducted mucine research on sexual selection with regard to MHC genes.

Helped maintain lab organization and cleanliness.

Executive Director

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (Utah-Idaho Chapter), Salt Lake City, UT 02/2002-12/2004

Ensured ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems.

Actively engaged and energized Lupus Foundation volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.

Expanded local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion.

Publications

Jinhyun Cho, Najah Salleh, Carlos Blanco, Sungwoo Yang, Chul-Jin Lee, Young-Woo Kim, Jungsang Kim, Jie Liu. “Novel synthetic methodology for controlling the orientation of zinc oxide nanowires grown on silicon oxide substrates.” Nanoscale, RSC Publishing, Cambridge (2014).

Mary Peavey, Najah Salleh, Phyllis Leppert. “Collagen-Binding α11 Integrin Expression in Human Myometrium and Fibroids Utilizing a Novel RNA In Situ Probe.” Reproductive Sciences, Sage Publications, CA (2014).

Kizhanipuram Vinodgopal, Bernaurdshaw Neppolian, Najah Salleh, Ian Lightcap, Franz Greiser, Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Tomas Ding, Prashant Kamat. “Dual-frequency ultrasound for designing two dimensional catalyst surface: Reduced graphene oxide–Pt composite.” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physiochemical and Engineering Aspects, Elsevier, NY (2012).

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