Muhammad Waqas is a chemist seeking a position where he can apply his chemistry expertise and knowledge. He has a M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from Islamic University Bahawalpur and B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Math from BZU Multan. His professional experience includes positions as a Lab Chemist at Global Inks & Chemicals and Dynamic Packaging, and Quality Assurance Officer at Century Paper & Board Mills. Currently he works as an Assistant Analyst for the Environmental Protection Department of Pakistan. His responsibilities and skills include analytical testing, quality control, research and development, and ensuring regulatory compliance. His research interests are in instrumentation, process chemistry, packaging, petrochemicals,

1. MUHAMMAD WAQAS
(Chemist)
PERSONALINFORMATION
FatherName: AmeerBadshah
Date ofbirth: 22/12/1989
Marital Status: Single
Perm.Address: WalimelaP/OLakkarmar,Jand,Attock.
Postal Address: F#14, NMC1 colony,PAEC,D.G.Khan.
Phone : +92-335-6807827
Email : waqaskhancmh@gmail.com
Skype ID : waqas.khan57779
Language : Pashto, English,Urdu,Arabic.
Domicile : Attock(Punjab)
CNIC# : 32102-9260301-9
Current Location : Lahore,Pakistan.
PASSPORT INFORMATION
Passport number : VC201775026
Iqama Statues: Transférable
Nationality: Pakistan
OBJECTIVES
To be part of a prestigiousorganizationwhereIcould applymyknowledge&expertise
of Chemistryworktogrowand forthe goodwill of the organizationandtosatisfymy
instinctsforprofessional andcareerdevelopment
ACADAMIC QUALIFICATION
Degree Year Subjects Institute
M.Sc. 2015 Inorganic Chemistry Islamic University Bahawalpur
B.Sc. 2011 Physics, Chemistry, Math BZU, Multan.
F.Sc. 2009 Pre Engineering Govt. College Township, Lahore
Matriculation 2007 Science
PAEC Inter Science College,
Dera Ghazi Khan.
SKILLS
 MicrosoftOffice
 Management
 Teamwork
 Leadership

2. PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
 Developmentof waterbase inksinsupervisionof ProjectManager.
 Developmentof strengthpropertiesinCoatedBoards.
 Fractional Distillationof mixture of solventshavingunknowncomposition.
 A processreport on productionof Paper& Board withrespecttoqualityparametersatCPBM.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Organization: Global Inks& Chemicals(Pvt.)Ltd.
Job title: Lab Chemist
Job responsibilities:(August07, 2011-November10, 2013)
Preparation of Ink Formulation for flexographic and rotogravure inks
Manage and execute the Solvent Analysis Reports( IPA, EA etc.)
Planning for production in accordance to customer demands
Supervision of Quality Controls (Q.C) and all challenges whether operational or
process-wise.
Raw Material Evaluations and Reporting to the Manager production.
Troubleshooting on Customer Services for all quality complaints regarding to the ink
compatibility and printability.
Handling of different Lab instruments i.e. GC, WVTR, OTR, HST, IGT, AAS, ICP,
HPLC etc.
Correspondence with regulatory authorities
Verify the viscosities, drying, flow, tackiness, printability, light fastness, pigment
size, color bulk, rub (scratch) test, substrate compatibility and shade matching.
Ensure the quality of pigments, varnishes, resins (vinyl, ketonic, polyamide,
polyurethane etc.) and adhesives (sulphonamide, nitrocellulose etc.)
 Organization: DynamicPackaging(Pvt.)Ltd.
Job title: Lab Chemist
Job responsibilities:(November17, 2013-December 26, 2014)
Segregate the problemsinrotogravure printabilityandaccessto quality.
To evaluate the inkqualitytosubstrate before runningonmachine.
Verifymachine job,driertemperature,substratequalitytofinal product.
Internal andexternal customerservice complaints.
Correspondence tohigherauthoritiesandexecuteAudit.
Verifythe viscosities,drying,flow,tackiness,printability,lightfastness,pigmentsize,color
bulk,rub(scratch) test,substrate compatibility andshade matching.
Ensure the qualityof pigments,varnishes,resins (vinyl,ketonic,polyamide,polyurethane
etc.) and adhesives(sulphonamide,nitrocellulose etc.)

3.  Organization: Century Paper & Board Mills.
Job title: QualityAssuranceOfficer (QAO)
Job responsibilities:(January05, 2015-March 24,2016)
Laboratory Scale:
To ensure the implementation of quality policy ISO9001.
To ensure the product qualities from wet end to dry end of machine & execute
documentation for audit plan.
Quality inspection of chemicals i.e. beating, washing and bleaching of pulp.
To ensure the quality parameters for Coating of paper/board and Retention aid
chemicals.
To verify quality log sheets, NCPRs with trouble shooting.
To ensure and testing of strength properties (burst, tensile, stiffness, RCT and SCT) of
bleach board, coated board, liner, paper and uncoated board.
Inspection of waste water treatment plant and quality checking of fresh water and
waste regarding to pH, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, oxygen demand, TDS, TSS,
COD, BOD, Cl-1, NO3
-1, SO4
-2 and metal analysis etc.
Raw material evaluation using titration techniques.
Member of Trial Team (TTM) for conducting research projects (R&D)
Handling of different instruments i.e. Particle size Analyzer, Electron microscope,
spectrophotometer, Alrefo, etc.
Special duties to verify the quality reporting of paper and board coating
chemicals(TiO2, CaCO3)to higher authorities
Check consistency, ash contents, SR, FPR, FPAR, shade, size, GSM, formation, pulp
furnish, washing filters efficiency, centric leaners flow and ejects.
Production Unit
CHEMICAL HOUSE:
To ensure the quality parameters in production of SOx (SO2, SO3) from beginning to
Sulphur in Sulphur-Furnace in accordance to material balance and environmental
aspects.
To ensure the quality parameters in production of Na2SO3 and Na2CO3 in Absorption
tower and Reaction tanks regarding to the quality parameters.
Control on emission and recovery of gases i.e. SOx,NOx back to the reaction
chambers.
Evaluation of chemicals i.e. Sulphur, SO2, SO3, NAOCL, Na2SO3 and Na2CO3, their
strength, free alkali, free carbonates and percentage composition via titration
techniques. (Redox, Iodometric, Acid-base titrations)
STRAW PLANT:
Inspection of primary cleansing process, for the better effects at quality products,

4. comprising of conveyor belts, guide screens, double shaker, dust screens, and
cyclone separators.
Calculations and estimations of material balance, efficiency of straw plant, moisture
content for raw material (Straw & Bagasse) and total rejects.
COOKING HOUSE:
Checking the quality parameters maintaining at digester at steam pressure of 7-
7.5bar while making pulp up to 165oC under controlled pH condition
Estimation of chemicals (antifoaming, emulsifier etc.) for Sulphonation,
Condensation and Bond cleavage reactions at digester inlet during delignification
process.
Material balance and Pulp analysis fromdigester feed.
Checking of strength, bleach-ability, and lignin contents/residuals after cooking
process.
WASHING & BLEACHING SECTION:
Quality checking by COD testing of pulp after been washed at blow tank, settling pits,
stone collector, Johnson screen, washing filters, pressure screen and low density
centric-leaners(LDC).
Estimation of plant efficiency and checking the flow rate hypochlorite (OCl) at Hypo
tower, residual hypo after washing process, and freeness of pulp.
Organization:
EnvironmentalProtection Department(EPD), Govt. Of Pakistan.
Job title: AssistantAnalyst(Environmentalchemist)
Job responsibilities:(March 24, 2017 -Continue)
Collect and analyze air, soil, and water samples.
Develop instrumental methods to analyze various environmental media.
Analyze environmental data and prepare reports.
Assist in the development of remediation programs.
Provide suggestions and assistance to improve production processes.
Develop new methods for analyzing chemicals and contaminants.
Contribute to the development of safety and emergency response protocols and
respond to emergency chemical spills.
Follow government regulations and ensure compliance.
Develop strategies to reduce sources of pollution and treat waste that cannot be
eliminated.
Conduct research and literature reviews.
Design processes, systems, and equipment for quality assurance and quality control.
Train and certify technical staff.
IN THE LAB:
Determination of PH, Conductivity, Salinity, by Potable meters.
Determination of TSS, TDS, & Oil Grease, by using Gravimetric method.
Determination of COD by HACH or Closed cup method.
Determination of BOD by using HACH method.
Determination of Phenols& surfactants by HACH method.

5. Determination of Sulfates, Nitrates and Nitrites, by using HACH method.
Determination of Chlorides, Total Alkalinity (P&M-Alk, CO3, HCO3) by titration method.
Determination of Residual Chlorine, Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine by using HACH
method.
Determination of heavy metals by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)
Determination of Alkali metals by Flame Photometer
Determination SOX,NOX,CO,CO2,O2,&O3 by Flow Gas Analyzer / Air Pointers.
Determination smoke test of vehicles by Vehicular meter.
Determination Dust, particulate Matter, Noise , Wind velocity, Light Intensity
Maintains the QC daily data in accordance with the ISO 9001 requirements.
Planning of Raw Material & packing materials.
Reports from units & generating monthly statements for reference of the Management.
Test and evaluate new customer development and product launches based on content
output analysis.
Conduct various analytical testing procedures as per manufacturing SOP.
Assist in QC stability testing, prepare and maintain stability records and summaries
IN THE OFFICE:
Doing paperwork and analyzing data for reporting
Researching literature and preparing reports and scientific papers
Communicating on the phone and in meetings with clients, government departments,
colleagues, and other scientists
Researching new technology and advancements in chemistry, and consulting with other
chemistry professionals
IN THE FIELD:
Collecting samples for analysis
Conducting and directing environmental assessment and site clean-up projects
Performing on-site analyses for contaminants
RESEARCH INTERESTS
 Instrumentation
 Process Chemistry
 Packaging & Petrochemical Industry
 Water analysis
 Metal analysis
HOBBIES
 Football
 Travelling
 Research & Development
REFERENCES
 Arif Ullah, Senior Console Engineer at Saddara Chemical Industries, KSA.
Contact - 0581820978

6.  Hafiz Shoaib Bashir, Network Administrator at Mahdal Buraq Travels and Tourisms,
Dammam KSA. Contact - 0582505498
 Sir Abid Ali Shah, Manager QAS, Century Paper & Board Mills CPBM Lahore Pakistan.