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Anitha Gopalraja *****.*****@*****.*** 732-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Obtained research experience in the industrial environment by working as Synthetic Organic Chemist for 4+ years

Demonstrated ability and extensive hands-on experience in executing multi-step synthesis and scale-up of synthetic methods

Experience in organic chemicals separation and purification

Synthesized a wide range of organic molecules to support the research requirements for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies

Knowledge of Organic Chemistry

Experience in ChemDraw tools

Record of working safely and good level skills of problem-solving

Research abilities are complemented by sound communication and user interaction abilities

Knowledge in SQL and MS Excel

Experience in HPLC

Experience in UV spectroscopy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chemist, Pharmaessence Private Ltd., Amrutanjan, Dec 2009-Oct 2010

Chennai, India

Synthesized organic molecules containing heterocyclic rings and purified by column chromatography.

Implemented changes in synthetic methods to simplify production of compounds.

Chemistry Consultant, Scope eknowledge Center, Sep 2009-Nov 2009 Chennai, India

Performed chemical information curation and worked with chemistry databases and ChemDraw tools to provide services which support various demands to perform chemical and life science research.

Scientist, Syngene International Ltd., Biocon, Jan 2004-Oct 2007

Bangalore, India.

Conducted organic synthesis on a contract basis as requested by external clients.

Synthesized, purified, characterized and delivered compounds on mg to 50+ g scale.

Synthesized and purified organic molecules containing heterocycles like furan, pyrazole, pyridine and etc.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer, Tagore College of Arts and Science, Aug 2003-Jan 2004

Chennai, India.

Provided lectures in Organic chemistry for undergraduate students.

Provided a stimulating learning environment in which students developed their full potential.

Involved in training undergraduate students by proctoring and teaching laboratory objectives; improving quality results and achieving course objectives.

KEYWORDS

Synthesis of organic molecules following known literature procedures or designing a feasible route if no published route for the synthesis is available.

Optimizing multistep synthetic methods to yield between 1 mg to 50 g organic molecules which include heterocycles.

Isolation, purification, and identification of organic molecules using chromatographic techniques.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

Received Boyd Prize at the undergraduate level for best proficiency

Presented a paper in organic chemistry in the one day state level graduate student technical seminar

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY, Madras Christian College,

University Of Madras 2001-2003, Chennai, India.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY, Madras Christian College,

University Of Madras 1998-2001, Chennai, India.

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