Irena Nikoloska

Development of analytical methods for APIs on different instruments: GC, HPLC, UPLC. Performing other analysis: ROI, LOD, IR, TGA, Karl Fischer. Proficiency with Empower and TIMS. Following GMP regulations and complying with USP. Write up of Certificate of Analysis.

• Analysis of water and soil samples for volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic and petroleum hydrocarbons by GC and GC/MS • Preparation of soil and water samples following Standard Operating Procedures as constituted from the Ministry of the Environment of Canada • Performing daily Quality Control of GC and GC/MS instruments • Performing internal audits; ISO 17025 • Recording data in compliance with government laboratory regulations

Preparation of teaching material. The styles of classes that I teach are Athletic step, TABATA (high intensity interval training), muscle conditioning, Innovative interval, Cycle.

Organic synthesis research and development of insecticides towards crop protection. Successfully have synthesised few compounds that have taken further biological/agricultural testing.

Tutoring and grading first and second year organic and inorganic chemistry students. Supervising and teaching first and second year organic and inorganic laboratories. Grading reports on a weekly bases.

Independent Research, where I have developed two different pathways towards the final product development. Thesis title: Towards the Synthesis of Novel PARP Inhibitors through Diels-Alder Chemistry

Organic Chemistry was my specialized subject of study. I performed a voluntary research project under the supervision of Dr. Robert Batey. I was working on development of a library of aminothiatriazoles compounds, which are used as benzene analogs in Medicinal Chemistry applications.