Resume

• 2009

  MS (R)

  Chemistry

  ACS

  Saint Louis University

  Electroanalytical Methods

  Priciples of Medicinal Chemistry

  Bioanalytical Methods of Analysis

  Organometallic Chemistry

  Organic Spectroscopy

  Synthetic Organic Chemistry

  Fundamentals of Nanostructured Materials

  Spectrochemical Analysis

  Saint Louis University

  Radiation Safety Training

• Radiolabeling

  Plasmid DNA extraction

  X-rite software application

  Wet Chemistry

  Image Quant

  PCR

  Glossmeters

  Enzyme assay and kinetics

  Gas Chromatography

  Quantity One

  Agarose and polyacrylamide (PAGE) Gel Electrophoresis

  Cloning

  FT-IR spectroscopy

  UV spectroscopy

  Rheometers

  DNA/RNA isolation and purification

  GC- MS

  Cell cultures

  MS Office

  . Behera

  A. K.

  Schlund

  K. J.

  Mason

  A. J.

  Alila

  K. O.

  Han

  M.

  Grout

  R. L. & Baum

  D. A. (2012) \"Enhanced deoxyribozyme-catalyzed RNA ligation in the presence of organic cosolvents\" Biopolymers

  Accepted Article. DOI:10.1002/bip.22191

  Alila

  K. O. & Baum

  D. A. (2011) \"Modulation of an RNA-branching deoxyribozyme by a small molecule\" Chem. Commun. 47

  3227-3229.

  Enhanced deoxyribozyme-catalyzed RNA ligation in the presence of organic cosolvents

  Enhanced deoxyribozyme-catalyzed RNA ligation in the presence of organic cosolvents

  Self-motivated chemist with ability to adapt

  flexible

  excellent organizational skills

  very good communication and problem solving skills\n\nSpecialties: Nucleic Acids\nMolecular biology\nSpectroscopy\nTeaching\nCoatings and Fabrications\nQuality Control\nMicrosoft Office

  Kennedy

  Alila

  St. Charles Community College

  ISTO Technologies

  Inc

  Rich's Products Inc

  Fontbonne University

  NMJC

  Masterchem Brands Innovation Centre

  St. Jude Medical

  Saint Louis University

  Memphis

  TN

  Studies on the chronic effect of Methylphenidate on the dopamine producing cells in the Substantia Nigra\n\nPerformed in vivo studies of chronic dosage of MPH on laboratory animals.\nCollected samples and specimen for pharmacokinetic studies\nPerformed surgery to isolate desired tissues\nPrepared

  waxed

  fixed

  and embeded brain tissues for sectioning\nPerformed immunostaining and microscopy of the prepared brain tissues

  Undergraduate Research

  St. Jude Medical

  Saint Louis

  MO

  Instructed students on organic I&II laboratory concepts before lab sessions\nGuided students during micro and miniscale synthesis\nTrained students on gas chromatography and FT-IR spectroscopy

  and other general techniques\nEmphasized and enforced the need for laboratory safety\nParticipated in assessment and evaluation of lab and lecture exams\nAddressed students lab concern during office hours

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Saint Louis University

  Arlington

  TN

  Collected food technology samples from batches and assembly lines for quality control analysis\nDetermined percent composition of solid

  fats

  and oils using Smart Track

  CEM

  Babcock\nPerfomed viscosity test using rheometers

  pH tests\nPerformed microbial

  yeast

  and mould tests for trace contamination\nRecorded data and advised production team appropriately

  Quality Analyst

  Rich's Products Inc

  Hobbs

  New Mexico

  Working with students

  Faculty

  Chemistry

  NMJC

  Chesterfield

  MO

  Worked on a formulation project that focused on reducing the amount of the very expensive Titanium dioxide as pigment in architectural coating and fabrication materials while maintaining product quality

  R&D Technician

  Masterchem Brands Innovation Centre

  Clayton Missouri

  Taught Organic Chemistry I lecture

  General Organic Biology II (GOB II lecture and Lab)

  Adjunct Faculty

  Chemistry

  Fontbonne University

  Saint Louis

  MO

  Exploited the catalytic potentials of nucleic acids particularly DNA

  with a goal of developing biosensors\nEngineered a deoxyribozyme to respond positively to ATP as a small molecule\nPerformed in vitro selection of an aptazyme using particular pesticides as specific target \nCharacterized the identified and isolated active DNA enzymes

  Research Assistant

  Saint Louis University

  St. Louis

  MO

  Orthobiologic and Regenerative Medicine Research

  Chemist

  R&D

  ISTO Technologies

  Inc

  Cottleville

  MO

  St. Charles Community College

  Educator of The Year Award

  Nominated Professor of the year from a pool of educators from Hobbs New Mexico Municipal schools

  colleges

  and Universities. A ward presented during NAACP Hobbs Branch Banquet

  NAACP Hobbs NM Branch

  The Rotarian John Shepherd Professor of the Year

  2013-2014 Faculty of the year

  New Mexico Junior College

  Leadership and Teaching Excellence Award

  International Conference on Leadership and Teaching Excellence Awards. Organized by the University of Texas

  Austin TX

  NISOD