Shamim  Shadfar

Shamim Shadfar

Research Assistant in Forensic Chemistry division / casual in ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research)

Auckland, Auckland, NZ
Current:ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research)
Past:Massey University, Auckland Campus
Education:Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry

Job Experience

Research Assistant in Forensic Chemistry division / casual

ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research)

December 2019 to March 2020

Creating database of 3D drug structures

Chemistry Lab Demonstrator / casual

Massey University, Auckland Campus

July 2016 to Actually working here

Demonstrating in taught laboratory sessions, helping students, teaching of calculations and how to work with laboratory instruments.

Sale Assistant

Valleygirl

December 2015 to July 2016

I worked in Valleygirl on Queen Street, as a part-time/permanent sale assistant.

Reliever Packer

Ooooby, provider of organic fruit and vegetable

October 2015 to January 2017

I was working at Ooooby Company, provider of organic fruit and vegetable.

Computational Chemistry Center (Lab Technician)

Islamic Azad Umiversity

September 2013 to June 2015

I have worked as a Lab Technician in Computational Chemistry Center (CCC) at Islamic Azad University of Rasht - Iran.

Quality Control Lab Reception

NewSaad - Cosmetic Production

June 2011 to June 2013

I have worked in the reception department of the quality control laboratory. I am also familiar with all QC tests of hair spray.

Chemistry Lab. Technician

The University of Guilan

September 2010 to June 2011

Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering Laboratory, University of Guilan, www.guilan.ac.com
Responsibilities
? Preparing experiments and demonstrations; Preparing slides, books, instructions; Preparing equipment;
? Working with Distiller, Extractor;
? Assisting students to carry out experiments;
? Mentoring students and supervisong them with conducting experiments and writing reports;

Chemistry Researcher

Sadra Kimia Alcohol Company

September 2009 to June 2010

Sadra-Kimia-Alcohol Company Producing Ethylic Alcohol Working in Research Department as a Chemistry Research Technician and Consultant; Studying about the newest achievements and technologies related to the factory; Interacting with the other alcohol producers in Iran; Having updated information about all processes of producing alcohol; Preparing general reports from all departments equipment (fermenters and coils, distillation towers, cooling tower)

Chemistry Technician in Quality Control Laboratory (Apprenticeship Summer Course)

Fouman Chimie Company, Hair Spray QC Lab. www.foumanchimie.com

June 2009 to September 2009

Fouman Chimie Company, Hair Spray QC Lab. Conducting all quality control experiments and tests; Controlling the results and checking with the standards; Storage of production samples; Collecting information; Presenting results in graphic and written form (maps, charts, diagrams, and reports) with Excel and PowerPoint (on request); Doing routine mathematical calculations and computations of measurements

Education

Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry

The University of Guilan - Iran

Currently studying

Master of Science in Organic Chemistry

Islamic Azad University of Rasht - Iran

Currently studying

Languages

English

Advanced

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Advanced

Mac OS

Advanced

Other Skills

I have experiences of organising conferences and events, also being the chair of the organising committee at Massey University SNCS-PGS Conference in Familiar with chemistry laboratory environment and equipments, as well as teaching and demonstrating in the lab. Investigation of interactions of protein-membrane, protein-ligand, protein-DNA, and host-guest systems at atomic level using molecular dynamics modell

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Career Goals

I have just submitted my PhD thesis in computational biochemistry, currently looking for a science/research/chemistry/biochemistry related position in academics/industry.

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

I have a contract with NZ Heroes and Villains filming company! Here is my profile:
https://www.heroesandvillains.co.nz/portfolio/talent-females-30-49/all/1546136/shamim-shadfar-31
I also love sports, especially fitness, swimming and dancing.
I play the guitar sometimes, and I like singing, too :-)