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Outstanding chemistry research and process abilities, and extensive lab research experience.
Laboratory Skills: Thin-Layer & Column Chromatography (GC), FTIR and UV-Vis spectrometer
Computer Software: Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Mathcad, Origin 8, Minitab, Gams, Microsoft Office.
Raneen Shatara
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Member of AIChE and OXE national Honor Society for Chemical Engineers
Member of Organization of Arab Students, OAS
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Bachelor of Science
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Maryland, A. James Clark School of Engineering
May 2020
GPA: 3.34
Project Coordinator Jan 2020- May 2020
University of Maryland Design Project College Park, Maryland
Production of Diesel from raw plastic waste using integrated pyrolysis method with oil refinery distillation equipment to produce Diesel
Collaborated with six team members to design and produce diesel from the raw material of plastic using Aspen that successfully resulted in a 99% yield of diesel
Troubleshoot operating on Aspen design and related process equipment, developed economic feasibility studies to maximize productivity and quality while minimizing costs.
Presented formal design reports to engineering faculty using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and won second place among other competitors
Research Assistant, Component Separations Jun 2019 – Mar 2020
University of Maryland College Park, Maryland
Examine the structure and performance of zeolite catalyst for ethane and propane dehydrogenation and compare it with noncatalytic thermal dehydrogenation
Synthesized a zeolite-based catalyst with multicellular nanosheet structure (M-TS-1)
Operated propane/ethane dehydrogenation reaction test system in fix bed reactor
Designed models using Aspen Plus, modeled results and generated four separation reports
Conducted, researched, and drafted memos and summaries on CMS hollow fiber membrane reactor
Research Assistant Mar 2018- Jun 2018
University of Maryland Design Project College Park, Maryland
Microfluidic cell culture chip that simulates the activities, mechanics, and physiological response of entire body organs and organ systems
Designed, administrated and monitored clinical trials for ‘Organs-on-Chips (OOC)’
Studied and simulated human physiology’s organs by microfluidic devices
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented 30 results
Performed data analysis and provided recommendations to achieve effective multicellular human organism.
Pharmacist Technician Aug 2015 – July 2017
CVS Pharmacy Arlington, Virginia
Worked closely with pharmacists and perform administrative tasks using RX system medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for resolution of prescription discrepancies
Maintained drug inventory and daily expenses below budget through accurate planning, purchasing, and cost-effective operation procedures
Helped increase the average number of prescriptions filled daily from 85 to 100 within 3 months of joining
Excellent communication skills
Microsoft Office & Computer proficiency
Administrative and program supports
Strategic planning
Organizational skills
Time management
Customer service/retention
Problem solving
Analytical thinking
Multitasking
Teamwork
Attention details
Process improvement
Flexibility
Willingness to learn
AFFLIATIONS