Qaisar Maqbool

About Qaisar Maqbool

I’m a results-driven chemist with 6+ years of research experience spanning materials synthesis, advanced characterization, and analytical/physical chemistry. My work supports innovation in photocatalysis, environmental remediation, and porous materials—with cross-sector impact in pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and advanced materials. • Achieved 98% degradation of cefotaxime using high-energy radiation (GCUF) • Developed and photophysical characterized porphyrin–MOF systems for light-harvesting (USF) • Presented at ACS and regional conferences; 2 manuscripts in progress: UV-Vis, FTIR, Fluorescence, Transient Absorption, NMR : LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-TCD : PXRD, VMD, IQmol : Gaussian, Avogadro, ChemDraw, DFT/TD-DFT : Wet chemistry, titrations, instrument calibration, SOP compliance & : MS office (word, Excel, powerpoint), Magic plot, Origin, EndNote, scientific writing 🤝 & As President of the USF Chemistry Council, I led a team of 5 graduate students and mentored over 570+ undergraduates—achieving zero major safety incidents across all lab activities. I’ve also collaborated with the American Chemical Society as a workshop moderator and safety facilitator, and coached high school students for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, fostering the next generation of chemists. No visa sponsorship required and fully authorized to work in US Open to full-time roles in: R&D Analytical Chemistry Quality Control – Pharma & Materials Industry q••••••••@gmail.com | 81••••••07 Fluent in English & Urdu | Thrive in collaborative, multicultural teams

Experience

1. Chemist

   PharmaLogic

   Sep 2025 — Present · WI, US

   Responsible for the production of PET radiotracers, including the synthesis of both generic and novel PET radiopharmaceuticals in a cleanroom environment including aseptic manipulation.• Perform purification of small- and large-molecule compounds.• Support and perform analytical methods, including HPLC, GC, and TLC.• Conduct Quality Control (QC) testing of final radiopharmaceutical products before release.• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated radiochemistry synthesis units.• Operate, maintain, and calibrate onsite analytical and laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.• Assist in the continuous improvement of cGMP and non-GMP manufacturing processes.• Adhere strictly to SOPs for manufacturing and QC release testing of radiopharmaceutical products, raw materials, in-process materials, environmental monitoring, and facilities.• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment, performing radiation safety duties in accordance with pharmaceutical and regulatory requirements.• Maintain accurate and complete production, testing, and validation documentation.

Education

• Government College University, Faisalabad

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil

  2017 — 2019

• University of South Florida

  Master of Science - MS

  2021 — 2025

• Government College University, Faisalabad

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2013 — 2017

• Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

  Bachelor of Education - BEd

  2017 — 2018