Chrysoula Zacharopoulou
MSc Chemist
Patras
Summary
MSc Chemist with a strong background in analytical chemistry, specializing in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC). Proven expertise in method development, validation, and optimization, ensuring accurate and precise analytical results. Skilled in executing biochemical experiments, including RNA extraction, reverse transcription, and quantitative PCR analysis.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
QC Analyst
CBL Patras S.A.
04.2024 - Current
- Testing of in-process samples, stability samples, and final products in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for product release.
- Skilled in method validation, instrument qualification, and process validation.
- Ensured compliance with Good Laboratory Procedure (GLP) guidelines in all testing procedures.
- In-depth understanding and application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
- Familiarity with FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and pharmacopeias (USP, EP).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, resulting in improved productivity.
Student Researcher
University of Patras
06.2023 - 01.2024
Research Project: "Development of new strawberry varieties with improved aroma and flavour using chemical and genetic markers."
- Chemical analysis of strawberry fruit for sugars, acids, and phenolics by liquid chromatography.
- Developed critical thinking skills through continuous problem-solving activities related to hypothesis testing or experiment design challenges faced during the research project.
- Performed routine data analysis to correct and verify data entry.
Education
Master of Science - Cosmetology
University of Patras
Patras, Greece 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Patras
Patras, Greece 04.2001 -
Skills
Pharmaceutical and chemical analysis using liquid and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy techniques
Accomplishments
Poster Presentation in the 19th Hellenic Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry (HSMC19)
09-11/03/2023
"Chemical characterization of Portulaca oleracea L. and evaluation of antioxidant activity."
C. Zacharopoulou, Polytimi Papavasileiou, M. Kornaros, Lamari F.
Poster Presentation in the 72nd National Conference of the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry
02-04/12/2022
"Effect of lumican on breast cancer patientsʼ survival - Effect of simvastatin on lumican expression in breast cancer cells."
I. Christopoulou, C. Zacharopoulou, N. Argyropais, D. H. Vynios.
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Certification
Cosmetology: Production of Cosmetics with Natural Raw Materials and Medicinal Plants
Timeline
QC Analyst
CBL Patras S.A.
04.2024 - Current
Student Researcher
University of Patras
06.2023 - 01.2024
Health and Safety at Work
05-2022
Cosmetology: Production of Cosmetics with Natural Raw Materials and Medicinal Plants
08-2021
Master of Science - Cosmetology
University of Patras
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Patras
04.2001 -
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