Meesha Shivdasani is seeking a challenging position in organic, analytical, or medicinal chemistry. She has a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. For her master's thesis, she completed a total synthesis of glycosyl hydrolase enzyme mimics using NMR, mass spectroscopy, and chromatography techniques. She has experience as an undergraduate chemistry demonstrator and research assistant at the University of Melbourne, as well as volunteer work promoting sustainability and assisting children with diabetes. Her skills include leadership, management, communication, computing, and problem solving.

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Meesha Shivdasani
810, 380 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Vic 3000
Mobile: +61 (0) 424061271
smeesha2@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am a self-motivated, detail oriented Chemistry Graduate from ‘The University of Melbourne’ seeking a
challenging opportunity to further develop and refine my scientific research and professional work skills with
the few years of chemical research that I’ve done up to my Masters level. My areas of interest for job
positions include organic, analytical and medicinal chemistry.
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUD
University of Melbourne 2015
Master of Science (Chemistry)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2012
University of Pune
Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Lonavala, Maharashtra, India
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Research Student
Master of Science (Chemistry) – The University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
2013 – 2015
Master’s Project synopsis:
My two years project during my Master of Science (Chemistry) involved a new approach for synthesis of
thiosugars using glycosyl disulfides as key intermediates, as part of a broarder effort to completing a total
synthesis of compounds which are stuructural mimics of Glycosyl hydrolase enzymes.
During my synthesis I used techniques like:
 NMR – Proton, Carbon 13, HSQC
 Mass spectroscopy
 Chromatographic techniques – Thin layer Chromatography, Flash Chromatography, HPLC
 Infrared and UV spectroscopy
The assessment for this research project required me to deliver a thirty minute presentation and write a
sixtypage report.The feedbackIhave receivedfromthese taskshighlypraisedmycommunicationskills.
Undergraduate Chemistry Demonstrator Melbourne, Australia
The University of Melbourne January 2014 – July 2015
Instructed and managed groups of 1st year Chemistry students
In their practical classes
This included:
 A short introductory presentation on the purpose of each practical session, safety considerations and
correct techniques.
 Supervising students’ practical work to ensure safe practice was maintained and instruments were
handled correctly.
 Marking of practical reports and supplying useful feedback to students.
Waitress Melbourne, Australia
SR’s Namaste October 2013 – December 2014
To provide outstanding customer service, working within restaurant guidelines and protocol to achieve
client satisfaction.
 Waiting tables
 Handling the Restaurant Cash
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VOLUNTEER WORK
Sustainable Living
Volunteer and Promotion Committee Melbourne, Australia
 Festival Promoting January – March 2016
 Organisation and maintainance of the festival
Art of Living Pune and Lonavala, India
Volunteer and Course Assistant 2007 - 2012
 River cleaning project
 Tree plantation projects
 Organized and assisted YES + courses for the youth
 Assisted Basic courses and an Advance course
NITYAASHA FOUNDATION Pune, India
Volunteer for Children with Type 1 diabetes 2011 - 2012
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Leadership
 Msc/Bsc Represntative of Bio21 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Institute for the Department of
Chemistry at the University of Melbourne in the year 2014
 Cultural and Event Co-ordinator in 2011, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, India
Management
 Experience in creating, organising and handling events related to my volunteer organisations and
Undergraduate degree
 Experience in laboratory management
Communication
 Experience in technical writing and public speaking.
 Ability to work effectively in teams
 Strong interpersonal skills and abiliity to communicate with a variety of people
Computing
 Proficient with social media, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Experience with NMR softwares like Vnmrj, Chemdraw
Analysis and problem solving
 Ability to define problems and implement solutions.
 Ability to comprehend large amounts of information and critically analyse data across a changing
disciplinary environment
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Presented a paper in the Scientific Poster Session of Pharmaceutics on ‘Formulation and Evaluation
of Liquid crystalline topical gel of Ketoconazole’ at the ‘63rd International Pharmaceutical Conference,
Bangalore’ during the year 2011
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REFEREES
 Professor Spencer Williams
School of Chemistry and Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute
University of Melbourne
Email: sjwill@unimelb.edu.au
Ph: (03) 8344 2222

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 Jennifer Scott
School of Chemistry
The University of Melbourne
Email: jjscott@unimelb.edu.au
Ph: (03) 8344 7623