Chemist

Desislava y. Yordanova

**** ****** ***** ● Franklin Park, NJ ● 908-***-**** ● eos6rz@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Seeking a career where I can lead strategically, bring high quality support, develop and build efficient expertise

EXPERIENCE

Analytical QC Chemist, Feb. 2010- Current

Salvona Technologies Inc., Dayton, NJ

Support development of new and advanced encapsulation and delivery systems (nano-spheres, sub-micron spheres, micro spheres, invisible soluble patches) in different areas of applications- OTC and prescription drugs (acne treatment, sun care products, reduction of hair loss and etc.); cosmetic products (anti-aging, wrinkle reduction and etc.); sensory products (fragrances, flavors, cooling, warming effects).

Participate at different stages of the development of product formulation including modifications for optimal delivery (skin care products, OTC, sensory products and etc.).

Provide sample testing using variety of analytical platforms such as HPLC, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), LDPSA (Laser diffraction particle size analyzer), Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), temperature and humidity controlled oven, In-vitro clinical studies on skin.

Provide quality assurance and quality control using the following parameters: Melting points, softening temperature, quantity and quality, particle size distribution, stability and aging, skin penetration.

Prepare technical reports, follow SOP, CoA’s

Maintain proper technical documentation; participate in method development, formulation development. Participate in external and internal workshops and seminars.

Head of Laboratory, Analytical Scientist, 2008- 2009

Laboratory for analysis of oils, water and solvents-ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited- Ruse, Bulgaria

Support laboratory analysis of petroleum-derived products such as diesel, benzene, diesel-fuel, oils for internal engines as well as testing on cryoprotectants (colligative agents such as antifreeze).

Used variety of analytical techniques such as Pensky- Martens closed cup Flash tester for flash point determination of fuels; Konradson apparatus; Karl Fischer method, HPLC.

Strong experience with wet chemistry, fraction analysis, volumetric analysis, pH, titrations, UV-vis, extractions, purifications and distillations.

Strictly followed standard analytical methods per Bulgarian, European standards and ASTM.

Assured quality support and up to date equipment calibrations.

Prepared technical reports and followed SOP for routine testings.

Maintained GMP/GLP compliant laboratory documentation.

Supervised laboratory personnel.

Assistant Teacher, September, 2006- 2008

High School “Prof. D.Balarev”- Ruse, Bulgaria

·9 Prepared and delivered lectures to students in analytical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry.

·10 Maintained student’s attendance records, grates and other required records.

·11 Evaluated and graded class work, laboratory performance, assignments and papers.

·12 Planed, evaluated and revised lesson plans, course content and materials.

·13 Assessed methods of instruction to facilitate classroom discussions.

·14 Created course materials, homework assignments, production techniques.

·15 Demonstrated research experience and supported laboratory research experiments with students.

Laboratory Assistant, 2003-2005

University of Chemistry and Metallurgy (UCTM) – ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited- Sofia, Bulgaria

Laboratory of Salts, solvents and dispersions

·1 Researched and analysed variety of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food products according to United States Pharmacopeia and European Pharmacopeia standard settings.

·2 Development of variety of products including color cosmetics, personal care products and OCT pharmaceuticals. Expertise in establishing complete product formula from target prototypes and ingredient lists. Experience in scale-up production.

·3 Participated in investigating and conducting laboratory experiments for standard characterization in search of Macro and Micro-elements in products.

·4 Performed weight, quality and quantity analysis using standard analytical methods for impurity detection and compound quantification.

·5 Knowledge in wet chemistry, volumetric analysis, pH, titrations, UV-vis, extractions, purifications and distillations.

·6 Followed SOP, GMP/GLP compliance.

·7 Summarized protocols and experimental data.

EDUCATION

Institution: National University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria

Degree: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 1997-2002

Industrial Biotechnology

Merit Scholarship

Thesis: “Research the process of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae cell disintegration for protein and nucleic acid expression"

Institution: Ruse University “Angel Kanchev”, Ruse, Bulgaria

Degree: Postgraduate certificate in teaching education

SKILLS

·1 Strong analytical knowledge, Wet chemistry, volumetric analysis, fraction analysis, weight, quality and quantity analysis, extractions, purifications, distillations

·2 Computer proficiency – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·3 Quick learner, ability to work effectively in a team

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request

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