Bushra Kanwal
291 Poplar Ave Apt Q585,Devon,PA
Summary
I am a recent graduate in Biochemistry and Chemistry from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, looking for the role of chemical technician to conduct analytical, lab-based tests on various chemicals and products. Two years' experience of polymer separation and surface analysis labs at “The Dow Chemical Company”.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co op
The Dow Chemical Company
Collegeville, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Working with the senior research specialist in the polymer separation lab using sec (size exclusion chromatography) in both the aqueous and organic media and gel fractionation (determining the swelling ratio in polymers).Provides support to scientists within the GPC team with sample and buffer preparation for polymer analysis. Gained hands-on experience preparing solutions, handling samples, and following detailed analytical protocols in a laboratory environment.
- Also working with the senior R&D/TS&D Technologist in the surface analysis lab, preparing difficult samples like hair tresses for analysis, measuring the dynamic and static surface tensions of samples along with the contact angles.
- Analytical Science
Teacher
Army Public Schools and Colleges, Jhelum, Pakistan
Jhelum, Pakistan
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Taught in High School chemistry in Pakistan, at one of the most prestigious public schools in Pakistan.
Education
BS - Biochemistry and Chemistry
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Piedmont Virginia Community College
05-2023
Skills
Sample Prep
Buffer Prep
HPLC
SEC Columns Evaluation
Mass Spectrometry
UV-Vis Spectrometry
NMR Analysis
Electron Microscopy
Contact Angle Measurements
Dynamic and Static surface tension
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Co op
The Dow Chemical Company
07.2024 - Current
Teacher
Army Public Schools and Colleges, Jhelum, Pakistan
09.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Piedmont Virginia Community College
BS - Biochemistry and Chemistry
West Chester University of Pennsylvania