Shabib Raza
State College
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Penn State
State College
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Designing, fabricating, and optimizing inorganic perovskite solar cell devices and thin-films, executing research projects in a timely and systematic manner.
- Thin Films Coatings and Deposition using Spin-Coating and Glove box vacuum Evaporator (PVD).
- Designed and executed thin films characterization using UV-Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence, SEM, XRD, XPS, and JV to evaluate structure-performance relationships.
- Applied the scientific method to test hypotheses related to material composition, processing conditions, and performance outcomes, resulting in data-driven conclusions and clear recommendations for performance improvements.
- Led material optimization efforts by modifying chemical formulations and processing parameters to improve efficiency, durability, and reproducibility-similar to product redesign and performance enhancement initiatives.
- Documented novel material strategies and process improvements to support proprietary research development.
- Performed statistical data analysis using Excel and Origin Pro software to interpret experimental results and guide decision-making.
- Scientific writing, including my master's thesis and a paper to publish in a peer-reviewed journal.
Researcher
Nankai University
Tianjin
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Designing and fabricating nucleic acid based Bioassays to analyze and detect small biological molecules including DNA and RNA for diagnosis.
- PCR-based assays for detection of microRNA.
- Used fluorescence dyes and fluorescence measurements for detection.
- Worked on Gel Electrophoresis, cell culture, and real-time fluorescence spectrometry.
Quality Control Chemist
Solaris Life Sciences
Rawalpindi
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Hands-on experience using GC and LC-MS techniques to analyze and detect drug-related molecules.
- Aid in the formulation of drugs, rational design for active ingredients concentration, and choice of solvents and stabilizers to improve efficacy and shelf life.
- Worked in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to ensure the quality of finished products as well as the safety of personnel.
- Performed routine chemical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Stability measurements of finished products using trend analysis by tracking pH, degradation products, and dissolution.
- Followed compendial methods in accordance with USP (United States Pharmacopeia), EP (European Pharmacopoeia).
- Calibrated and maintained analytical instruments, including HPLC, GC, pH meters, analytical balances, and Karl Fischer titrator to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Penn State
06.2024 - 04.2026
Quality Control Chemist
Solaris Life Sciences
12.2019 - 12.2021
Researcher
Nankai University
08.2018 - 03.2020