Al-Majid Adams.
Doraville GA. 30360
Objective To obtain a position in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry in which I can utilize and expand upon the skills acquired during my education and present work experience.
Education University Of Cape Coast ( Ghana).
Bachelors in Animal Science.
Second Degree Student
North Carolina Central University
Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, BRITE program
Expected Graduation: May 2011
GPA 3.1
Durham Tech. Comm. Coll.
Pre-med/University Transfare.
UNC-W. Pre-Nursing.
Cummulative GPA of 3.2
A&T University
Pre-Med (Second Degree Student)
GPA 3.4
Work Experience
Spectrum Laboratories
Work as a PRN with Spectrum Labs. Specimen processor
Sorting and labeling specimen with accuracy and specificities to their various destinations.
North Carolina Central University. Lab. Tech.
Biopharmaceutical Research Institute Technology (BRITE).
Conducting research on LDL receptors and PCSK9 and their effect on serum
Cholesterol levels. Skills utilized include PCR, gel preparations for electrophoresis, aseptic technique, various blotting techniques. Preparing agoras gels. Preparing media and platting for bacteria cell growth. Autoclaving biohazard materials and waste, and apropriete disposable techniques.
Organizing labs by placing instruments and chemicals as their appropriate places
For next day work.
9/08-12/08 North Carolina Central University. Work Aid
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Conducted research on Cell culture, Cell counting and preparations of Media for for cell and tissue cultures.
Skills utilized include organic synthesis of disaccharides, distillation, thin
layer chromatography, column chromatography, and organic extraction.
North Carolina Central University
3/11- PRN. Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals. Analylical Chemist Tech. (Swing Rd.)
Conducting sample test on High Fructose Corn Syrups, Propylene Glycol, Polyethylene Glycol, Alcohols and Bi-Weekly Water Testing on three different labs. Testing includes PH Levels, Water presents, Arsenic presence, and heavy metals presence. Using Karl Fisher’s, IR and ID machine for testing samples.
Iam also proficient in calibrating Karl Fisher’s and also balancing weights.
Familiar with writing SOP’s and DSOP’s. Prepare reagents per USP protocol
Prepare samples for GC and HPLC testing.
Technical Skills -Applying aseptic technique
-Culturing of plants and microorganisms
-Creating buffers and culture media
-Induction of bacterial expression systems
-Performing bacterial fermentation
-Simple and fractional distillation
-Thin layer / column chromatography
-Infrared spectroscopy
-Conducting gel electrophoresis
-Performing polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
-Performing organic extractions / crystallization
-Following and creating standard operating procedures
-Staining techniques and microscopy
-Familiarity with cGMP regulations
-Interpreting data and experimental results
Other Relevant -Fluent in French both verbal and written
Skills and Training -Basic conversational Deutch
-cGMP Regulations Training (Capstone Center, 1/08)
-Lab safety training (NCCU, 11/08)
Professional ISPE – International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers
Affiliations member since 2008
Honors and North Carolina Central University. Minority Research Program. Researched on Gonococci Gonorrhea.
NCCU Soccer Captain and assistant trainer
Activities (2006-07)
Member of French and German Club.
Appointed on two occasions to give presentation on travel to Europe
For German Students at NCCU.
Volunteer at Rainbow Soccer to help developed soccer skills on kids.
(2002).