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Work History
Education
Skills
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Affiliations
Certification
Research Experience
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Mahmoud Elfakhrany

Yanbu

Summary

An efficient and reliable professional Senior Chemist and quality supervisor with over 15 years experience in cement industry and have strong working knowledge of the industry. Extensive analytical and supervisory skills with solid understanding of quality control program, problem-solving, Effectively manage product quality control and quality processes to ensure performance, manage costs, use reserves efficiently and ensure customer satisfaction.Strengths include flexibility, team player, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, collaborating across departments and regulatory agencies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemist

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
11.2016 - Current
  • Analyze organic and inorganic compounds using techniques such as chromatography and spectrophotometry to determine properties, structure, reactions, relationships and composition
  • Maintain laboratory and its equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary to ensure a safe and productive lab, reducing 98% of chemical-related threats
  • Introduce heat, energy, light or chemical catalysts to substances in order to induce changes and perform analysis
  • Lead a team of 15, work with physical, qualitative and quantitative tests and perform techniques such as HPLC, GC, TOC and UV/VIS on assays and related substances.

Chemist

Ginkgo Bioworks
09.2011 - 10.2016
  • Compiled test information and analyzed it to determine how efficiently processes and equipment were working, diagnose problems and create and implement solutions
  • Communicated with other scientists and engineers on projects to analyze research projects, develop nonstandard tests and interpret their results
  • Ensured that safety standards were maintained, especially when working with volatile chemicals, reducing safety risks by 97%
  • Maintained inventory of 2,000 solutions and purchased lab supplies when necessary, including chemicals, beakers, test tubes and equipment.

Research Chemist

Takeda Pharmaceutical
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Prepared compounds, reagents and test solutions in order to conduct laboratory tests
  • Evaluated safety procedures for the laboratory to ensure compliance and improved those standards where necessary
  • Wrote reports and technical papers detailing processes, products, tests and facilities used during experimentation
  • Researched 65% of new formulas to improve products that were already on the market and bring them to a larger audience

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Math

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Skills

  • Analytical processes
  • Research
  • Documentation procedures
  • Equipment management
  • R programming language
  • SAP systems

Professional Abilities

  • Outstanding critical thinker who can use logic and reasoning to identify weaknesses in laboratory research and modify the research plan to create a stronger proposal that yields more concise results.
  • Exceptional communicator who has the ability to convey and understand complex thoughts in person or via writing.
  • Patient instructor who has knowledge of teaching methods that helps new employees, interns and others to learn how to properly conduct research in a laboratory environment.
  • Highly organized individual who keeps detailed notes during each step of the research process and submits full reports that help other chemists and scientists to better their own research methods.
  • Dedicated professional with expert-level knowledge of organic synthesis.
  • Qualified chemist who has the dexterity and coordination necessary to work in a laboratory with expensive equipment and dangerous chemicals.

Affiliations

  • American Chemical Society (ACS) - (2022)
  • American Chemical Council - (2021)
  • American Institute of Chemists - (2019)

Certification

  • Certified Professional Chemist, National Certification Commission in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Toxicological Chemist, NRCC

Research Experience

  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns as research lead in “Analyzing Substances”, (2017) at Boston College
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentation as a research assistant in “Chemistry and Safety in Manufactory”, (2019) at Boston College
  • Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, identify and isolate chemical compounds in three comparative experiments for “Chemistry Today”, (2018) at Suffolk University

Timeline

Chemist

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
11.2016 - Current

Chemist

Ginkgo Bioworks
09.2011 - 10.2016

Research Chemist

Takeda Pharmaceutical
06.2010 - 08.2011

Master of Science - Chemistry

Boston College

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Math

Boston College
Mahmoud Elfakhrany