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Rafeed Khleif

North Hills,CA

Summary

Diligent scientist attended California State University-Northridge, with 3+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge proteomics, and molecular and physical structure of biological molecules. Frequently praised as detail-oriented by my peers, I can be relied upon to help the chemical, biological, and physical fields.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Dr. Abrol's Academic Research Lab
Northridge
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Developing computational methods to probe how protein structure and biochemical reactions of G protein-coupled receptors determine cellular signaling and physiology
  • Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes
  • Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes
  • Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences
  • Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules
  • Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.

Research Assistant

Dr. Miao's Academic Research Lab
Northridge
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Studying the effects of high pressure and temperature on chemical elements and substances, and how these factors can affect their chemical properties
  • Running calculations and simulations to collect and analyze the pressure and temperature effects on the target elements
  • Share research findings
  • Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes
  • Reviewing literature.

Education

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
04-2025

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA
01-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Physical And Molecular Science

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Python programming language
  • VMD software (visual molecular dynamics)
  • Machine learning
  • Matlab
  • Command line in Linux
  • C programming language
  • ICP-MS
  • Centrifugation techniques
  • Autoclave
  • AutoDock
  • BIOVIA
  • organic synthesis
  • solid-state synthesis
  • titration
  • Column chromatography
  • Gas chromatography
  • Atomic absorption
  • NMRI
  • IR
  • Spectrometry
  • PCR
  • Electrophoresis
  • UV-Vis,

Timeline

Research Assistant

Dr. Abrol's Academic Research Lab
05.2018 - 12.2021

Research Assistant

Dr. Miao's Academic Research Lab
01.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Florida

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Los Angeles Valley College

Bachelor of Arts - Physical And Molecular Science

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
Rafeed Khleif