FIROJ RAHAMAN MONDAL
Senior Research Associate
Hooghly
Summary
Seeking a challenging career in syntesis chemistry and project management, with opportunities for growth and demonstration of skills. I maintain a positive outlook, thrive on boundless curiosity and rigorous thinking, and aim to grow along with the organization
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Research Associate
Jubilant Biosys Limited
10.2024 - Current
- Discovery Chemistry department
Associate Research Scientist
O2h Discovery Pvt. Ltd
10.2022 - 10.2024
Research Associate
Aragen Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Formerly Known as GVK Bioscience
Research Chemist
TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - 04.2021
Project Fellow
TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
02.2019 - 06.2019
Education
M.Sc. - Medicinal Chemistry
Aliah University
01.2018
B.Sc. - Chemistry Hons.
Aliah University
01.2016
Higher Secondary (12th) - Science
Puinan High School
01.2013
Secondary (10th) - General
Puinan High School
01.2011
Skills
Palladium catalyzed coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Buchwald, and Sonogashira coupling reactions etc
Reduction with NaBH4, Pd/C, NaCNBH3, BH3 in DMS, BH3 in THF, DIBAL-H, LAH etc
Oxidizing Agents: DMP, MnO2, PCC etc
Alkylation, amidation, cyclisation, Reductive Amination
Protection: Boc, OTBS, Ketal, TBDMS, SEM, Benzyl
Deprotection: Boc, F-moc, Tert-butyl, TBDMS, Benzyl
Reagents like Pd(pph3), Pd(dppf)Cl2DCM complex, Pd2(dba)3, Pd(pph3)2, Pd(OAc)3, NCS, NBS
Acid-Amine coupling reagents: HATU, PyBOP, HBTU, HCTU, T3P, HOBT, EDCHCl, HOAT, COMU etc
Pyrophoric reagents like n-Butyl lithium, LiHMDS, Sodium hydride, DIBAL-H, LDA, LAH, BBr3, BCl3, aqHBr, and POCl3, Pd/C
Purification of compounds by using Combi-flash, Isolera (Biotage)
Reverse Phase Grace Instrument
Parr Hydrogenation Apparatus, Autoclave, Steel bomb, Microwave reactor
Synthesis, extraction and personification of organic compounds
Ability to work mg (min 5mg) to gm (max 800g scale)
Analysis and identification of organic compounds by using LCMS, HPLC & NMR
Honesty, Punctual, Hardworking and dedicated
Good Communication Skills
Quick learner and Adaptive to New Technologies
Literature survey for carry out new reactions using Reaxys & Sci-Finder
Having computer proficiency like Chem-Draw, MS office (Word, Excel & Power point)
References
- Ali Taj Md, Nashir, Lead Scientist, alitaj.nashir@tcgls.com, +919674147038, TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, India, 700091, https://tcgls.com
- Md. Hedayetullah, Mir, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, chmmir@gmail.com, +91 9733867756, Aliah University, IIA/27Newtown, Kolkata, India, 700160, https://aliah.ac.in/department/people-details.php?key=chemistry&id=138
- Md. Akhtarul, Alam, Associate Professor, Head of the Dept., Department of Chemistry, alam_iitg@yahoo.com, +918584853820, Aliah University, IIA/27Newtown, Kolkata, India, 700160, https://aliah.ac.in/department/people-details.php?key=chemistry&id=63
- Mustafa Jahir, Raihan, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, raihan@aliah.ac.in, +919836224129, Aliah University, IIA/27Newtown, Kolkata, India, 700160, https://aliah.ac.in/department/people-details.php?key=chemistry&id=168
Interests
Playing and watching Cricket, Bike Riding and Travelling
Accomplishments
- Received “Outstanding Achiever award” for March’2022 Program from Aragen Lifesciences Pvt Ltd. (Formerly known as GVK Bio Science.), Bangalore, India
- Awarded Post Matric Scholarship (Merit Cum means Scholarship) from West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC), 2016 to 2018.
Software
MS Office (Word, Excel & Power-point)
Chemdraw
Timeline
Senior Research Associate
Jubilant Biosys Limited
10.2024 - Current
Associate Research Scientist
O2h Discovery Pvt. Ltd
10.2022 - 10.2024
Research Associate
Aragen Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2022
Research Chemist
TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
07.2019 - 04.2021
Project Fellow
TCG Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd
02.2019 - 06.2019
M.Sc. - Medicinal Chemistry
Aliah University
B.Sc. - Chemistry Hons.
Aliah University
Higher Secondary (12th) - Science
Puinan High School
Secondary (10th) - General
Puinan High School