Firat

Hello, I am a professional tutor with over 9 years experience. I graduated from the University of Bristol, achieving a First Class Honours in Biochemistry. I achieved AAA at A Levels which included Chemistry, Biology, and Economics. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with my students. I have experience within the Pharmaceuticals Industry as a Scientist and I am currently working as a Journal Specialist at a world-renowned open-access Publisher.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Availability: My availability is as follows:
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday after 17:00.
- Saturday between 12:00 and 16:00.
- Sunday between 9:00 and 16:00.

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: BSc (Hons), Biochemistry, September 2016 - June 2019
First Class Honours, University of Bristol

Main subjects studied:
Advanced biochemistry (71%), advanced cell biology (74%), the dynamic proteome (73%), cellular composition (84%), Biological Chemistry 1B powering biomolecular interactions (73%)

Final year project (graded 76%)
• My project outlines how the conjugation of synthetic, fusogenic, GALA peptide to the exterior of self-assembling peptide cages (SAGEs) which encase therapeutic compounds, can facilitate their endosomal escape.
• Evaluated the use of GALA by exploring the issue of endosomal entrapment of SAGE particles through the available literature, critically analysing information pertaining to this problem, such as the current methods involving the ‘proton-sponge effect’.

A-Levels, September 2014 – June 2016

A Levels: Biology (A), Economics (A), Chemistry (A)

EXPERIENCE
Journal Specialist, June 2022 - Present

Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Journal Manager in driving journal growth through Editor engagement, development of themed article collections and the launch of new sections, informed by competitor and market analyses
- Being the primary point of contact for leading researchers around the world, successfully building relationships to acquire quality content for the journals
- Building and managing high-profile, academic Editorial Boards
- Communicating with academic Editors to ensure the timely and on-target execution of journal content acquisition strategies
- Carrying out existing editorial strategies and develop new journal initiatives by recognising various growth and development opportunities
- Collaborating with internal departments to ensure the efficiency and scalability of journal operations

Scientist, May 2020 – June 2022

Responsibilities:
Using my initiative, proven data-driven approaches and following standard operating protocols as a scientist at Catalent, I am involved in developing drug candidates into first-in-man studies and advancing them into formulated products. My role is predominantly laboratory based; where I plan and execute feasibility studies to produce GLP pharmaceutical products which involves operating a series of high-tech equipment, such as the viscometer. I am also responsible for presenting experimental findings to clients as well as compiling technical documents on the operation of equipment, such as the particle size analyser.

DBS Check: Yes