1. Buu Tu
1505 Mifflin Street ● Philadelphia, PA 19145-2210 ● buutoantu@gmail.com ● 215-796-0778
OBJECTIVE: To apply my skills and knowledge of product formulation in a R&D laboratory position in the
pharmaceutical industry. I am a natural problem solver who finds multiple solutions to any problem and will be a
strong asset to a role that aims at creating effective products and efficient manufacturing processes.
EDUCATION
St. Johns University, Queens, NY Jan 2013
Masters of Science in Industrial Pharmacy, GPA 3.28/4.00
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP), Philadelphia, PA June 2008
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, GPA 3.36/4.00
Central High School, Philadelphia, PA June 2004
EXPERIENCE
Colorcon Inc. / Global Tech. Services - IR division, West Point, PA June 2008 – Dec
2008
Laboratory Technician
• Assisted senior researchers in formulating immediate release tablet by performing physical stability evaluation
studies using UV Spectrophotometry and operating laboratory equipment under laboratory GMP conditions (GMP
conditions including using appropriate safety equipment, clothing, and keeping records of all experimental procedures and
result)
• Followed research plans and executed experiments necessary to achieve more efficient production methods
• Multitasked 3 projects and increased the formulation deliverables to over double their typical quarterly goals.
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia,PA Fall 2006 – Spring 2008
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
• Guided organic chemistry lab students in performing laboratory procedures.
• Graded lab reports and laboratory techniques
RELEVANT COURSEWORK EXPERIENCE
• Performed Mammalian Cell Culturing and various analytical assays such as Trypan and Alamar Blue Assay, Bradford
Protein Assay on adherent and suspension cells
• Experienced in analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis
RESEARCH
St Johns University, Queens, NY Fall 2012
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences / Dr. Bhagwan D. Rohera, Professor
• Evaluated the physicochemical properties of OTC cold and flu liquid and suspension medications using basic
analytical instruments such as Ostwald viscometer, 10mL volumetric flask, and analytical balance
• Developed generic formulations of these innovator products
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA May 2007– 2008
Pharmaceutical Sciences Department / Dr. K. Jonnalagadda, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Developed a formulation to increase the efficiency of encapsulating methylene blue in PLGA microspheres and
evaluated results of the experiments using UV Spectrophotometry analysis
• Maintained a healthy line of mammalian macrophage cell cultures by routinely replenishing growth medium and
performing cell passages when necessary following aseptic techniques
• Conducted Alamar Blue assays with data collected and analyzed using UV spectrophotometry
INSTRUMENTATION
● Piccola Rotary Tablet ● Glatt Fluid Bed Granulator ● HPLC
Press 8-10 station ● Glatt Drum Tablet Coater ● Centrifuge
● Alexanderwerk Roller ● Sotax Dissolution Bath ● Gas Chromatograph
Compactor WP 120 Pharma ● Tablet Disintegration Tester ● Fluorometer
● High Sheer Wet Granulator ● UV Spectrophotometer ● Atomic Absorption
Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Foreign Languages: Cantonese (conversational)
Honors and Activities:

2. Buu Tu
1505 Mifflin Street ● Philadelphia, PA 19145-2210 ● buutoantu@gmail.com ● 215-796-0778
• St. Johns University AAPS – Student Chapter, Industrial Pharmacy Journal Club, Graduate Student Association
• USP Merit Scholarship recipient, Deans List
• USP Rifle Team, Asian Students Association, Pharmaceutical Sciences Club, Journal Club