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MARIA PROKOU
Analytical Scientist
Copenhagen
Summary
Results-driven Analytical Development Scientist with a strong background in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences. Over 3 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in analytical method development, GMP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to drive the implementation of analytical methods and deliver regulatory-compliant results for clinical and commercial projects. Fluent in English with a working knowledge of Danish and a goal-oriented approach to challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Practical Analytical Development Scientist
AGC Biologics
02.2022 - Current
- Participate in cross-functional process investigations and projects.
- Review analytical data as part of routine samples and assay implementation.
- Generate detailed reports summarizing experimental results for both internal stakeholders and external collaborators.
- Drive implementation of analytical methods in collaboration with lab technicians.
- Simultaneously manage several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Represent Analytical Development (AD) in cross-functional project teams.
- Contribute to ongoing optimization of operational processes in AD and development of written procedures.
Associate Scientist
AGC Biologics
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes for customer, internal, and external projects.
- Assisted in development of new chromatographic and electrophoretic methods or optimization of existing analytical procedures.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities and reported results.
- Assisted with intellectual property filings by documenting experimental results meticulously according to company standards.
- Transferred analyses from customers to in-house Analytical Development Procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, meeting deadlines and objectives.
- Trained newly hired employees on processes and procedures relevant to lab tasks at hand.
Researcher
University of Copenhagen
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted interdisciplinary research
- Designed and executed experiments
- Data documentation and result evaluation
- Scientific writing - reports and manuscripts
Intern
Biochemical Laboratory, General Hospital Hatzikosta
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Performed various biochemical tests on biological fluid samples
- Analyzed and compiled previous tests with new to create a medical history of the patients
- Daily checking on instruments and calibration
- Updated laboratory's records
After school Tutor
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Helped students learn and reviewed content with them
- Assisted develop study skills and organization techniques to improve their academic performance
- Explained how to solve problems and checked completed work
Pharmacy assistant
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Received prescriptions and communicated required medications to pharmacist
- Monitored medication stock and informed pharmacist when supplies were low
- Assisted pharmacist with drug preparation and stock inventory
- Key Competences
- Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Process Optimization
- Scientific Support
Education
Master of Science - Organic Synthesis
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark 05.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Ioannina
Ioannina 05.2012 - 07.2017
Skills
Experimental design
undefinedAdditional Information
- Hard working
- Patient
- Quick learner
- Disciplined
- Adaptable and flexible
- Responsible and reliable
- Thorough and methodical workstyle
Technical and Software skills
Technical Skills
- Analytical Chromatography Techniques: RP, SEC, IEX
- Electrophoresis techniques CE-SDS, icIEF, SDS-page
- Bioassays: Cell culture, MIC determination, Western Blot
- Other equipment: pH-meter, UV spectrophotometer
Software Skills
- MS Office
- Chromeleon
- ChemDraw
Interests
Boardgames
Explorations
Photography
Timeline
Practical Analytical Development Scientist
AGC Biologics
02.2022 - Current
Associate Scientist
AGC Biologics
07.2021 - 01.2022
Researcher
University of Copenhagen
12.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Organic Synthesis
University of Copenhagen
05.2017 - 10.2020
Intern
Biochemical Laboratory, General Hospital Hatzikosta
07.2015 - 08.2015
Pharmacy assistant
10.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Ioannina
05.2012 - 07.2017
After school Tutor
01.2010 - 01.2015
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