1. Omar Sharif
Hamilton, Ontario ● (289) 308-7576 ● omarsharif.du@gmail.com ● linkedin.com/in/osacce/
Analytical Chemist I Research Assistant
In-depth knowledge of HPLC, MS, NMR and UV-Vis analytical techniques and other wet chemistry
techniques, also experienced in organic synthesis and characterization.
Conducted analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished products in a fertilizer industry and
developed technical knowledge on analytical chemistry techniques used in quality control.
Developedmethods,designed experiments and conducted tests on research projects in developing
carbon nanotube-based sensors for monitoring chlorine and pH in drinking water.
Communicated withdiverse colloguesand inspiringteamworkbetween peers in completing projects
by deadline.
Relevant Experience
Research Assistant Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
McMaster University,Hamilton,Ontario
Designedandconductedexperimentsforthree distinct researchprojectswith application in chlorine
detection, pH measurement, and CNT-based water quality monitoring sensor
Synthesized, purified and characterized aniline compounds, studied electrochemical and sensor
properties
Operated NMR, MS, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, SEM instruments and various laboratory equipment in
compliance with standard procedures and recorder experimental data
Utilizeddifferentwet chemistrytechniques forsensorperformanceanalysisinwater quality research
Demonstrated teamwork and project management by contributing to two industrial water quality
projects and supervising three undergraduate research students
Inventoried chemical supplies and maintained Health and Safety standards of chemical wet lab
Quality Control Intern Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
DAP Fertilizer Co, Bangladesh
Conducted analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished products following standard testing
procedures
OperatedvariouslaboratoryequipmentandinstrumentslikeKF,UV-Vis,AASinqualitycontrol testing
Prepared test samples following standard protocols and performed routine physical tests
Conducted differentbenchtopwetchemistrytestingforidentification, titration, gravimetric analysis
Providedqualitycontrol documentationforraw materials release and finished product specification
Other Experience
Teaching Assistant Sep 2015 - Apr 2015
Departmentof ChemistryandChemical Biology,McMasterUniversity,Hamilton
Communicatedwith180+ studentsinphysical chemistrycourse,ledtutorial sessionsandcoordinating
withotherteachingassistantsinperformingteamwork
Instructed80+ chemistrystudentswithlaboratorytraining andpracticinglaboratorysafety
Evaluatedtutorialsandlabreports,andprovidingdetailedandconstructivefeedback
2. Education
Master of Science Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
Major in Chemistry (Concentration in Analytical Chemistry)
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Thesis: Towards Identifying Disinfectants and Quantifying Disinfectant Levels in Water
Bachelor of Science Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Project:Surface functionalizationof phosphate-basedbioactive glasses
Training and workshops
ScientificHorizonsforMassSpectrometry inIndustry,CSC100th
ChemistryConference May 2017
GMP Training, McMaster Analysis & Characterization Services Nov 2015
WHMIS Core Training, McMaster University Sep 2015
Chemical Handling and Spills Training, McMaster University Sep 2015
AODA Training, McMaster University Sep 2015
Communication and Public Speaking
Oral presentationat 100th Canadian ChemistryConference and Exhibition May 2017
Oral Presentation at Trojan Technologies Nov 2016
Poster presentation at McMaster Water Week 2016 Oct 2016
Posterpresentation at Challenges in Water Monitoring Jul 2016
Technical Skills
NMR, MS, HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, Potentiostat, KF, AAS
Computer Skills
MS Office & Excel, Outlook, ChemDraw, Origin Pro, TopSpin, Python, WordPress
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
GSAFinance Committee Member, McMaster University May 2017 – Present
Trustee,CUPE 3906 Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
Completed yearlyauditprogramandmonitoredfinancial practiceswithinCUPElocal
Vice President(Social), Environmental Societyof Universityof Dhaka Sep2013 - Sep 2014