diverse lab experience in Analytical/ biochemistry & organic Chemistry

Geetha Sundarrajan

Covid ** Vaccinated (both doses)

817-***-****-Cell

Email: admhp4@r.postjobfree.com

Linkedin: Geetha Sundarrajan, US Citizen.

Available to work from April 18th, 2021

Experience in Academic Institution

Chemistry Instructor,

Tarleton State University,

Stephenville, Texas.

22 years of Teaching Service (1998-2020)

Taught Chemistry Lecture and Lab Courses

Teach CHEM 105 College Chemistry Lecture course / Lab course, CHEM 108, CHEM 201 & CHEM 202 Labs. CHEM 105/108/103 is General Chemistry Lecture courses offered for incoming freshman. CHEM 201/CHEM 202 is Organic Chemistry Lab courses offered to Juniors and Seniors who have passed General Chemistry courses.

IR analysis of organic compounds using FTIR Spectrometer,

UV-visible Spectrometer, GC analysis and GCMS instruments while teaching organic Chemistry labs for undergraduates,

Set up Experiments on Simple distillation, Fractional distillation and Reflux reactions in organic synthesis,

Macro-scale Solvent Extraction,

Re-crystallization to purify impure organic compound,

TLC analysis,

carry out Organic Synthetic reactions, run FTIR analysis and very good at interpreting Infra red Spectral data,

Carry out Quantitative / Qualitative analysis of organic and inorganic compounds,

Very good at interpreting IR/ proton NMR/ C13-nmr and Mass spectral data of organic compounds.

Knowledgeable in using Refractometer, pH meter, run potentiometric titrations and manual titrations. Adopt GLP while teaching labs,

Developed experimental procedures and Protocols to teach and run organic synthesis labs with product isolation and characterization.

Was also responsible in maintaining the cleanliness of labs, proper disposal of chemicals, and maintaining Lab Safety.

Computer Technology applications

Well versed in blackboard 8, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point basics, Internet use and E-mail checkups.

Participate and volunteer in chemistry club activities, attend conferences related to Chemistry and volunteer in Asian Indian Organizations.

Graduate Research:

Developed protein purification method by extensive column chromatography for isolating LCAT from human plasma, preparation of sonicated liposomes for checking the activity of enzyme LCAT that esterifies Cholesterol &

TLC analysis.

SDS-PAGE Gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, DNA extraction& isolation, PCR, Southern Blotting and Northern Blotting,

Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy for analysis on Protein secondary structure,

Tissue culture techniques, autoclaving

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Research Assistant,

Department of Biochemistry,

UT South Western,

Dallas, Texas

Nov 1995 – May 1996.

(6 months)

Microbiological cell culture inoculation, fermentation, protein isolation and protein purification by column chromatography and HPLC and SDS-PAGE analysis.

Technical Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry:

Research and Quality Control Analytical Chemist.

NATCO fine pharmaceuticals limited,

Hyderabad, India,

1988 – 1990

(2 years)

Worked as Quality control chemist that involved analysis of raw materials, drugs and pharmaceutical formulations (tablets, capsules, oral suspensions and injectibles) as per Indian / British / United States Pharmacoepial standards. I was also involved in projects that significantly contributed to research and development ( ISMN, Ibuprofen, etc)

Involved in product development of content determination (assays) and dissolution studies (delayed release) of Trimethoprim, Chloroquine Phosphate, Sulfaamethoxazole (Servo prim) and Pentoxyphyllin (Trental) which are pharmaceutical finished products of Hoechst Celanese India limited.

Approved quality control Chemist,

SIMS Pharmaceuticals,

Ahmedabad, India,

1986 – 1988.

(2 Years)

Analysis of raw materials, intermediates, drugs and pharmaceutical formulations (tablets, capsules, oral suspensions and injectibles) as per Indian / British / United States Pharmacopeia Monographs

Manual titrations, Karl Fischer water content determination, Dissolution test, Disintegration test, Solvent Extractions, assays using uv-visible Spectrophotometer, IR analysis, Polarimetry, Potentiometric titration, Gravimetric analysis, pH meter, Refractive index determination, Friability test, melting point and boiling point analysis.

Education:

Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth,

Fort Worth, Texas

June 1995

GPA- 3.8

Protein Purification by Column chromatography, HPLC, SDS-PAGE Gel elctrophoresis, Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Tissue culture techniques

Developed protein purification method for isolating LCAT from human plasma, preparation of sonicated liposomes for checking the activity of enzyme that esterifies

Cholesterol.

Conformational properties of Circulating and Recombinant forms of Human Plasma LCAT (Master’s Thesis)

Publication: Characterization of recombinant human plasma lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT):

N-linked carbohydrate structures and catalytic properties, Journal of lipid Research, Volume 39, 1998.

Graduate Courses in Biological Sciences:

Cell Biology

Immunology

Microbial Genetics

Structure and Function 1 ( Proteins and Enzymes)

Structure and Function 2 (Nucleic acids, Carbohydrates and Lipids)

Advanced Intermediary metabolism

(B) Master of Science in Organic Chemistry,

Gujarat University,

Ahmedabad, India,

June 1984,

GPA – 3.3

Preparative synthesis of organic compounds, qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds using Gas chromatography and HPLC instruments.

Course in Instrumental Analysis (Analytical Chemistry),

Tarleton state University,

Stephenville, Texas,

Spring 1998.

Passed Content Exam in Chemistry 8-12 (275/300)

Passed Content Exam in Life Science 8-12 (254/300)

Completed Summer Teachers training with Texas Teacher.

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