Iram Majeed
Pflugervile, Tx,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented chemistry graduate with strong hands-on experience in analytical techniques, organic synthesis and laboratory operations. Seeking a chemist position to apply scientific knowledge, contribute to high-quality data generation, and support pharmaceutical or chemical R&D initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Scientist
Chemtos
Round Rock, United States
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Successfully led projects focused on synthesis of customized small molecules, their purification and characterization using analytical tools
- Conducted routine analysis of raw materials and finished product using HPLC, LC-MS, NMR and QNMR following GLP protocol
- Prepared reagents, calibration standards, and performed instrument maintenance
- Performed peer review data
- Maintained chemical inventory
- Assisted senior scientists in developing new methods for testing samples and analyzing data.
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of chemistry and biochemistry, Texas state University
San Marcos, United States
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Synthesized multiple analogues of sphaeropsidin A to Support research on synthesis of Novel sphaeropsidin A derivatives as promising therapeutic agents against drug-resistant cancer
- Participated in weekly lab meetings
- Prepared and presented reports on research progress to faculty and collaborators.
- Mentored and trained new undergraduate students in the lab
- Maintained lab notebooks and ensured cleanliness of lab workspace
Research Associate
Department of dermatology, University of of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI, United States
09.2014 - 02.2015
Provided technical support to multiple projects:
- Understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in chemoresistant melanomas
- Defining the role of miR-30 in human skin
- Performed a variety of laboratory tests on samples including Western blot, RNA isolation, Pipetting, Titration, pH, cDNA, Quantification of protein, Immunoprecipitation, extraction of cytoplasmic and nuclear proteins.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
Education
Master of Science - Organic/medicinal Chemistry
Texas State University
San Marcos05-2022
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
University of Agriculture
Faisalabad , Pakistan 07-2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Government College University
Faisalabad, Pakistan12-2008
Skills
LC-MS, NMR, QNMR, TLC, Prep TLC, HPLC, Prep HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, titrations, Karl Fischer titration, distillation, recrystallization, Rapid and gravity column chromatography, Sample preparations
ChemStation, Scifinder, reaxys, Microsoft office, LIMS, ELN
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), SOP adherence
Report writing, data integrity
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, time management, communication
Teaching experience
- Graduate Instructional Assistant Aug 2020-May 2022
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
- Instructor for Engineering, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Labs
Chemistry Lecturer (High School) Sep 2012 to Oct 2013
Punjab Group of Colleges, Gujrat, Pakistan
- Delivered lectures and supervised laboratory session
Science Teacher April 2012-Aug 2012
Government Girls High School, Mughlan Hazara, Pakistan
- Taught science courses to middle school students
- Prepared and graded weekly assignments and exams
Publications
- S. B. Wagh, D. Berthold, I. Majeed, L. K. Lewis, D. Schilter, B. Mertens, A. Evidente, W. A. L van Otterlo, V. Mathieu, and A. Kornienko. "Sphaeropsidin A C15-C16 Cross-Metathesis Analogues with Potent Anticancer Activity". ChemMedChem 2024.
- D. N. Syed, R. K. Lall, I. Majeed, F. Liu, F. L. Meyskens, and H. Mukhtar. "Unique metabolic profile of Vemurafenib-resistant melanoma cells: a quantitative proteomics approach". [abstract]. In Proceedings of the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2015 Apr 18-22; Philadelphia, PA.
- A. Noreen, S. Nosheen, M. Nisar, I. Majeed, A. Saleem, and M. I. Yousaf. "Optimization of Operational Parameters for Removal of Reactive Red 195 from Synthetic Wastewater by Sequential Redox Process." Asian Journal of Chemistry 24, no.6 (2012)
- M. Nisar, A. Noreen, I. Majeed, A. Saleem, and M. A. Sheikh. "Comparison of various oxidative treatments for removal of reactive black CNN." African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 5, no. 11 (2011)
Accomplishments
- Graduate College Scholarship 2021, Texas State University
- Teaching Excellence Award 2013, Punjab Group of Colleges
Affiliations
- Two semesters of Ceramics at Madison Area Technical College, Madison Wl
- Home Gardening
- Cooking
Volunteer Services
- It’s On US, Madison, WI. November 2014
Teamed with PAVE, End Violence on Campus and Safe Walk for creating awareness about on-campus sexual assault
- American Family Children’s Hospital, Madison, WI. June 2014 -Sep 2014
Assisted the Child Life Staff with activities and special events
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Scientist
Chemtos
09.2022 - 02.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of chemistry and biochemistry, Texas state University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Research Associate
Department of dermatology, University of of Wisconsin, Madison
09.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Organic/medicinal Chemistry
Texas State University
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
University of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Government College University