Eman Taher
Miami,USA
Summary
Enthusiastic and self-motivated QC scientist with 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality control, proficient in executing compendial (USP/EP/BP) procedures for analysis and applying cGMP requirements. Excellent time management skills, resulting in the completion of 4 projects during 5 years of doctoral research and the development and qualification of 2 molecular biology assays, while working on a challenging fluorescence assay, in less than 6 months. Demonstrated mentorship proficiency by supervising 102 junior professionals in chemistry and biochemistry labs at Florida International University (FIU), in addition to guiding 5 students through original research focused on investigating the impacts of natural toxins on targeted enzymes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Florida International University
Miami, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted Research in the field of molecular biology
- Worked with interdisciplinary experts, leading major activities, supporting different viewpoints, and clearly communicating project expectations
- Developed and executed experiments involving establishing cell culture as well as biochemical, molecular, and cell biology assays and elucidated mechanistic biology of algal neurotoxins towards thioredoxin systems
- Demonstrated creative thinking by correctly hypothesizing that the neurotoxin brevenal enhanced thioredoxin reductase activity, establishing a new mechanism of action of the neurotoxin
- Enhanced protein expression and purification efficiency of recombinant human thioredoxin reductase, achieving a 115% rise in protein yield and a cost reduction exceeding $559 in reagents
- Accumulated significant experience through the execution of competitive assays involving enzyme inhibitors and activators
- This exposure facilitated a comprehensive understanding of modulation mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, and their potential implications in therapeutic contexts.
Lead Quality Control Analyst
Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA)
Cairo, Egypt
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards
- Developed and implemented effective quality control procedures and protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, particularly FDA regulations, resulting in a 20% enhanced operational efficiency
- Maintained detailed documentation for FDA, ISO, and EDA requirements, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance
- Led and supervised a team of 23 quality control professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to ensure a cohesive and high-performing team
- Supervised and actively participated in the testing and analysis of pharmaceutical products, reviewing, and interpreting analytical data for accuracy and compliance
- Maintained a record of 6 years without safety incidents or procedural deviation.
Graduate Student (PhD)
Menoufia University
Menoufia, Egypt
02.2015 - 07.2020
- Performed research in the field of medicinal chemistry
- Participated in the launch of a research project investigating the anti-inflammatory of bee products
- Gained experience in utilizing Mass Spectrometry (MS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), GC, and both 1D and 2D NMR techniques, effectively contributing to the precise structural elucidation of compounds isolated from bee products
- Designed and synthesized 10 novel thiazoles as potential anti-cancer agents
- Produced 3 scientific publications in internationally recognized journals.
Visiting Research Scientist
Florida International University
Miami, USA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted research in the field of organic chemistry
- Successfully synthesized 5 antioxidant compounds, leading to a publication in a high-impact factor journal
- Managed 2 projects simultaneously, involving isolation and purification of natural neurotoxins from Karenia brevis and application of new drugs to inhibit the harmful effects of neurotoxins.
Visiting Research Intern (MSc)
Uppsala universitet Biomedicinskt Centrum
Uppsala, Sweden
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Identified the chemical composition and repellency of essential oils from 4 medicinal plants against Ixodes ricinus
- Evaluated the antifungal activity of 15 medicinal plants
- Published a research paper that has been cited more than 70 times.
Education
M.Sc. - Chemistry (Molecular Biology Track)
Florida International University
01.2023
Ph.D. - Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry Track)
Menoufia University
01.2020
B.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
Menoufia University
01.2009
Skills
- Quality Control
- GLP
- SOPs
- Safety Protocols
- Documentation
- Cleaning Validation
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Analytical Techniques
- HPLC
- LC/MS/MS
- GC
- NMR
- TLC
- Other Skills
- Data Analysis
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Detailed-Oriented
- Molecular Biology
- Experimental Design
- PCR/qPCR/RT-PCR/
- ELISA
- Protein Assay
- Cloning
- DNA/RNA purification
- Gel electrophoresis
- Western Blotting
- Bacterial gene expression system
- Cell Culture
- Sterile maintenance of mammalian cell lines and primary cells
- Stable cell line development
- Documentation and Reporting
- Solution Quality Assurance
- Digital Research Tools
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Validation Testing
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Data Assessments
- Experiment Design
Passion
I enjoy mentoring new members of the team to adapt to the company culture and values
Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?pli=1&user=AydFI7cAAAAJ
Timeline
Researcher
Florida International University
01.2021 - Current
Visiting Research Scientist
Florida International University
08.2019 - 01.2020
Graduate Student (PhD)
Menoufia University
02.2015 - 07.2020
Lead Quality Control Analyst
Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA)
05.2014 - 12.2020
Visiting Research Intern (MSc)
Uppsala universitet Biomedicinskt Centrum
11.2010 - 02.2011
M.Sc. - Chemistry (Molecular Biology Track)
Florida International University
Ph.D. - Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry Track)
Menoufia University
B.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
Menoufia University
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