Somaia Haque Chadni
301 NW 109 Ave Apt 209, Miami
Summary
- Versatile scientist trained in protein biochemistry.
- Interested in the drug discovery process.
- Collaborative scientist and team player, contributing to multiple published studies.
- Fostered successful laboratory relationships with vendors and collaborators.
- Self-directing and initiative-driven individual with a unique combination of time management and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida International University
Miami
01.2021 - Current
- Performed protein purification, drug screening, drug design and other technical tasks related to ongoing projects.
- Supervised work of undergraduate researchers to help further studies.
- Developed research plans in accordance with the research objectives.
- Designed research and experimental studies, executing research techniques, tests, and assays.
- Attended professional conferences to present research findings and network with peers in the field.
- Assisted in specialized administrative, technical, or editorial duties connected to research and creative activities.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy
Cumilla University
Cumilla
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Training undergraduate students with the concept of Pharmaceutical Engineering has resulted in around 30 of them currently working in the pharmaceutical industry in Bangladesh.
- Tutoring undergraduate and graduate courses involving analytical techniques required for pharmaceutical product analysis.
- Designing and instructing medicinal chemistry courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Mentoring undergraduate students for their research projects to develop newer dosage forms and offer better treatment for existing diseases.
- Formulating well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy
Northern University Bangladesh
Dhaka
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials on pharmaceutical analysis and engineering.
- Designing, preparing, and developing courses, modules, and teaching materials.
- Developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in research.
- Assessing students' coursework at the undergraduate level.
- Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand the knowledge base.
Product Development Scientist
ACI Pharmaceuticals
Dhaka
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Preparing the recipe and annexure for submission to the Drug Administration.
- Raising requisitions for raw and packaging materials to the commercial department for new products, as per the determined specifications.
- Undertaking the production of lab batches, pilot batches, stability batches, trial batches, and scale-up batches of new products.
- Liaison with Production, QA, Engineering, Marketing, TSD, and Commercial departments.
Quality Control Scientist
Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd
Dhaka
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Sampling and analysis of the raw materials, packaging materials & finished goods as per guideline.
- Evaluation of the manufacturing process itself.
- Identifying product defects or potential issues, and determining what to do to resolve the issue.
- Supporting process improvements throughout the testing and quality assurance processes.
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Florida International University
Miami, FL07-2025
Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh07-2012
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - Pharmacy
University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh07-2011
Skills
- Site Directed Mutagenesis
- PCR/qPCR/RT-PCR
- Protein Purification
- DNA/RNA Purification
- Gel electrophoresis
- Drug Design
- Liquid chromatography
- Spectroscopic Analysis, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Pharmaceutical Quality Control, Motivated Team Worker, Strong communication skills, Academic software packages: ChemDraw, Endnote (Clarivate, USA), SPSS (IBM, USA), Prism (GraphPad, USA)
- Protein visualization tools: VMD, Pymol, Chimera
- Experimental design
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Lions Club International Scholarship, 2005.
- Merit Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Performances in Bachelor and Master’s Programs, 2011 and 2012.
- National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government Republic of Bangladesh for master’s research proposal, 2012.
- BSI Preeminent/Emerging Preeminent Doctoral Assistantship, Florida International University (FIU), starting Spring 2021.
Websites
Training
- In-plant Pharmaceutical Training: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2011.
- Advanced Training on Biotechnology: National Institute of Biotechnology, Dhaka, Bangladesh,
2017.
Affiliations
- B. Pharm Program Co-ordinator, Department of Pharmacy, Northern University Bangladesh, 2015-16.
- Co-ordinator, Exam Committee, Department of Pharmacy, Northern University Bangladesh, 2015-2017.
- Moderator, Cumilla University Pharmacy Society (CUPS), 2018.
- Advisor, Debating Society, Department of Pharmacy, Cumilla University, 2019.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Florida International University
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy
Cumilla University
03.2017 - 12.2020
Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy
Northern University Bangladesh
05.2014 - 03.2017
Product Development Scientist
ACI Pharmaceuticals
12.2013 - 04.2014
Quality Control Scientist
Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd
08.2013 - 11.2013
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Florida International University
Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - Pharmacy
University of Dhaka
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