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Bio

As a Research Assistant in Biocatalysis and Drug Discovery at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Cancer & Pharm. Sciences, King's College London, I apply my skills in high-throughput enzyme screening, protein expressions, and target-based protozoan drug discovery. I also utilize analytical techniques such as chiral HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for quality control and product development. Previously, I worked as a Quality Control Analyst at Saso Industries, where I contributed to product development, in-process verification, post-reaction cleanup, and liquid-liquid extraction. I also have experience as a Research Assistant at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Lagos, where I conducted chemical analysis, supervised undergraduate labs, and contributed to research and development. I hold a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Lagos Nigeria and a B.Sc in Pure Chemistry from Nasarawa State University keffi, Nigeria. I am also a Certified Professional Chemist (CChE) issued by the Chemical Society of Nigeria, a member of the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry and Biochemical Society, England- United Kingdom.

Experience

King's College London

Biomedical Science and Medical Sciences PGT Research Experience Non-Award.

King's College London •

01/2023 – 01/2024 •

Biomedical Science and Medical Sciences

King's College London

Research Assistant in Biocatalysis and Drug Discovery

King's College London •

01/2023 – 01/2024 •

Drug Discovery

UO

MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Lagos •

01/2021 – 01/2023 •

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

SI

Quality Control Analyst

Saso Industries, Nigeria Limited, Lagos Nigeria •

01/2023 – 01/2023 •

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

LK

Chemistry teacher

Lafia Kapital School •

01/2019 – 01/2020 •

Teaching and Research

NA

Laboratory Assistant/ Regulatory Affairs Officer.

National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control •

01/2018 – 01/2019 •

Drug Compliance and Food Security Unit.

NS

BSc Chemistry

Nasarawa State University •

01/2013 – 01/2017 •

Chemistry