Rabia Ashfaq
Chemist
Sharjah
Summary of Career
1. Gained experience in the operation, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
2. Researched, developed and documented more efficient methods and procedures related to the radio pharmacy.
3. Assisted in contamination prevention and clean up.
4. Maintained chemical and radionuclide inventory and assured storage of volatile compounds met all company and federal guidelines.
5. Inspected and received radioactive materials according to the company guidelines.
6. Classified and managed the proper disposal of onsite radioactive waste.
7. Earned a reputation for neatly and concisely documenting data both electronically and manually.
8. Trained additional staff.
9. Ordering, procurement and management of pharmaceutical stock.
10. Performed QC of conventional and PET Radio pharmaceuticals on daily basis using GC, HPLC and TLC.
Experience as Radiochemist / Scientist
Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute & research centre
01 December 2017
22 November 2019
• Gained experience in the operation, maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Researched, developed and documented more efficient methods and procedures related to the radio pharmacy.
• Volume based elution of generator and its quality control.
• Synthesis of the 99mTc-labelled Pharmaceuticals for NM diagnostic procedures
• Assisted in contamination prevention and clean up.
• Maintained chemical and radionuclide inventory.
• Inspected and received radioactive materials according to the company guidelines.
• Classified and managed the proper disposal of onsite radioactive and chemical waste.
• Earned a reputation for neatly and concisely documenting data both electronically and manually.
• Trained additional staff.
Experience as Lecturer
The University of Lahore
01 August 2016
20 November 2017
• Contributed to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Assisted in the development of learning materials, prepared schemes of work and maintained records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participated in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participated in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
Experience as Radiochemist / Scientist
01 October 2013
02 April 2016
• Ordering, procurement and management of radiopharmaceutical and chemical stock.
• Maintained inventory record of radiopharmaceuticals and drug delivery devices.
• Volume based elution of generator and its quality control.
• Synthesis of the 99mTc-labelled Pharmaceuticals for NM diagnostic procedures.
• Performed QC of conventional and PET Radiopharmaceuticals on daily basis using GC (gas chromatography), HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography) and TLC (thin layer chromatography).
• Dispensing of 131I for therapy of thyrotoxicosis, whole body scan and 75-150 mCi therapy patients, MI131BG, Sr89, and Ga67 for sarcoidosis.
• Operation of the “IBA Synthera” for the synthesis of 18FDG.
• Periodic calibration and validation of all the QC equipment’s
• Carrying out the periodic sterility and environmental monitoring of the Hot Lab
• Provide training and deliver lectures to NM technologists, pharmacists, chemists and NM residents.
Experience as Lecturer
30 August 2012
14 February 2013
Teaching and coordinator.
Master 17 August 2016
M.Phil Chemistry degree completed