Chemist

JACK H. KOUSSA

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Morgantown, WV 26505

937-***-**** (c)

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EDUCATION

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY, Dayton OH

Master of Business Administration March 2005

Master of Science in Chemistry November 2001

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry August 1999

Thesis Project: “Polythiophene-Based Graft Copolymers.”

• Graft copolymers with polythiophenes as the backbone that would provide materials with the potential to undergo microphase separation.

• The project was directed towards the preparation of graft copolymers starting from the appropriately substituted poly (3-alkylthhiophene).

• Different synthetic routes for the formation of the desired graft copolymers were attempted.

• Studies were conducted on model samples and the polymers.

LABORATORY SKILLS

• Extensive experience using GC/MS, GC, GPC and IR.

• Extensive knowledge in conducting Column Chromatography, Flash Chromatography, Thin layer Chromatography, recrystallization, extraction, filtration and different types of distillations.

• Extensive experience in setting up Grignard reactions, nucleophilic substitution reactions, heterogeneous catalytic reactions and aromatic substitution reactions.

• Ability to work within a fume hood equipped with glass manifold that provides switching between nitrogen and vacuum lines when the need arises.

• Ability to extract and filter high molecular weight polymers from their corresponding monomers.

Teaching Assistant December 1999-November 2001

• Proctored students during exams and prepared chemicals for assignments.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Office 97/2000, Excel and Power Point.

Lab Assistant November 1996- June 1997

• Assisted in purification of blue-green algae.

• Filtered and centrifuged toxins from variety of samples.

MYLAN TECHNOLOGIES, Morgantown WV

Analytical Chemist January 2008- Current

• Developing analytical methods for Assay, Drug Release and Impurities using UV/Vis, PDA detection systems to support ANDA submissions.

• Conducting assay, drug release and other analytical tests on ACQUITY UPLC liquid Chromatography.

• Developing methods to test solvents by Gas Chromatography (GC) using FID detection system.

• Calibrating and using pH meters.

• Setting up and operating dissolution tests using USP Apparatus 5, 6 & 7 (Hanson Research and Varian Auto Samplers).

• Conducting several moisture studies using Karl-Fisher and TGA instrumentation.

• Extensive use of Empower systems to analyze and interpret data.

• Conducting physical testing (Shear Test, Peel Test, Texture Analyzer Test, Viscosity Test & DSC) on different types of transdermal systems.

• Ability to work independently and multitask projects.

• Ability to optimize extraction methods for transdermal products.

• Conducting forced degradation studies for different API and finished transdermal products.

• Conducting optimization and stability studies on various types of creams and gel products.

• Drafted a variety of protocols, reports, SOP’s and STM’s.

• Good Knowledge of SOP, cGMP, USP and ICH guidelines.

• Performed maintenance and calibration on different analytical instruments.

FLORIDA CRYSTALS CORPORATION, South Bay FL

Research Chemist October 2006- November 2007

• Calibrating, utilizing and troubleshooting Waters HPLC & Empower system.

• Extensive experience in interpreting & analyzing different forms of HPLC spectra.

• Skills in calibrating and utilizing Polarimeter, Refractometer, Spectrophotometer & pH meter.

• Experience in setting up and conducting different types of column chromatography.

• Ability to conduct different analytical techniques on different raw sugar samples. such as: Filtration, moisture detection & measurement, color test, conductivity test and alkalinity test.

PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, West Palm Beach FL

Adjunct Instructor May 2007- December 2007

• Teaching Earth Science and Chemistry classes.

• Preparing and teaching chemistry labs.

• Preparing and proctoring exams for different levels of chemistry classes.

• Using different electronic media along with Microsoft PowerPoint software in order to facilitate the teaching process.

• Scheduling tutoring sessions for chemistry students to provide assistance in their academic success.

PRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATES

• Koussa, J. H. Fossum, E. Exploration of Routes to Polythiophene-Based Graft Copolymers. ACS 33rd Great Lakes Joint Regional Meeting, 2001.

• Certificate awarded by: Raw Cane Sugar Manufacturer’s Institute. 23rd Annual Meeting, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA, 2007.

• Certificate awarded by: FOSS North America for Near Infra-Red (NIR) User & Maintenance. Eden Prairie, MN, Aug 2007.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Windows XP, Office 97/2000, MS Project, Excel and Power Point.

• Extensive knowledge in the preparation and interpretation of different varieties of spreadsheets.

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