SAFIA BEGUM

*** ******** *** ***, ****** City, New Jersey, 07304 United States

201-***-**** acyg4c@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Rutgers University, Douglass Residential College New Brunswick, NJ Masters of Engineering in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Sciences (ME) GPA: 4.0 Anticipated graduation – May 2017 Rutgers University, Douglass Residential College

Bachelors, Chemical Engineering (BS) GPA: 3.55

New Brunswick, NJ

Graduated - May 2016

SKILLS

Technical: MS Access, MS Office, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MATLAB, Aspen Plus, Polymath, Thermosolver Language: Tetra lingual (English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic and French) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Aresty Research Center – Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ Research Assistant – Encapsulation of UV sensitive particles and its application June 2015 – May, 2016

Synthesize coatings for UV sensitive particles by using PVA, PMMA and solvents by making oil phases

Encapsulate UV sensitive particles via homogenizer, syringe pumps, centrifuge, and Gene Vortex

Analyze dye entrapment via vacuum drying, particle sizing, and degradation by UV-VIS Spectrometer and Microscope Extern at Merck & Co. – Douglass Residential College, Rutgers University Rahway & Kenilworth, NJ Shadowed Distinguished Scientist at Merck Research Laboratories January, 2016

Exposure to multiple aspects of drug discovery, development and development

Attended meetings on preparation of Biologics License Application (BLA)

Toured pilot plants for small molecules and biologics and formulation laboratories

Opportunity to meet and discuss different aspects of drug discovery/development process with various scientist and engineers WORK EXPERIENCE

Colgate Palmolive Piscataway, NJ

Intern - Early Research, Oral Care April, 2016 - Present

Facilitate with synthesis of new biphasic mouthwash and analyze the efficacy of it by performing bacteria kill tests, stain prevention tests and CPC and Zn deposition tests

Assist with the scale up process of biphasic mouthwash by varying and optimizing parameters and ingredient concentrations

Improve my lab techniques by utilizing proper lab safety rules and by operating different instruments like lyophilizer, rheometers, UV-VIS spectrometer, spectrophotometer, etc.

Facilitate with polymer synthesis and incorporate these polymers into oral care products Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) New Brunswick, NJ Ambassador October, 2013 – May, 2016

Facilitate with organizing events like Graduate Primer Workshop, Aresty Research Symposium, etc.

Represent LSAMP at panels focused on research, graduate schools, and post doctorate schools

Increase the number of new inductees by arranging tabling events and information sessions and organize students’ data by utilizing MS Excel and keep track of students’ compliance Student Access and Educational Equity - Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ Office Assistant September 2014 - May 2015

Polish my technical skills by creating PowerPoint presentations, brochures and pamphlets for workshops

Improve my management and leadership skills by organizing the Saturday tutoring sessions and by helping high school seniors with their college applications

Office of University and Community Partnerships - Rutgers University Newark, NJ Office Assistant September 2012 - May 2014

Enhanced my analytical and communication skills by interviewing upcoming employees

Leveraged my technical skills by creating department’s annual newsletter which is still available on the website

Maintained employees' databases and other project reports ACTIVITIES

Omega Chi Epsilon, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Active member, September, 2014 - Present Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Active member, January 2015 - Present The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Rutgers University, Newark NJ, Active member, January 2013 - Present

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