Al-Shahriar Evan
Huddersfield,UK
Summary
Pharmaceutical and analytical science graduate with experience in GMP/GLP laboratory work, pharmaceutical quality, stability studies, analytical testing and healthcare-related academic support. Currently working as a Personal Academic Tutor and co-teaching support at UK Management College, Manchester, supporting Health and Social Care students on Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and University of Wolverhampton (UOW) programmes. Brings a science and pharmacy background into teaching by helping students connect healthcare theory with evidence-based practice, patient safety, medicines awareness, professional communication and academic standards. Interested in roles across higher education, health and social care teaching, pharmaceutical science, quality control, analytical laboratories and academic research where technical knowledge, documentation and student/client communication are equally important.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Personal Academic Tutor - Health and Social Care
UK Management College
Manchester, UK
01.2026 - Current
- Support Health and Social Care students from Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and University of Wolverhampton (UOW) programmes with academic learning, module understanding and assessment preparation.
- Co-support teaching sessions by working alongside lecturers, helping students follow class activities, understand assessment briefs and take part in academic discussions.
- Break down complex healthcare and social care topics in a practical way, using a pharmaceutical science background to link theory with patient safety, medicines awareness, professional standards and evidence-based practice.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support on academic writing, referencing, presentation skills, research planning, study confidence and understanding marking expectations.
- Encourage student engagement during classroom activities, group work and tutorial discussions, supporting students from different educational and cultural backgrounds.
- Liaise with teaching staff where students may need additional academic support, helping to improve attendance, confidence, progression and learning experience.
- Follow professional boundaries, institutional procedures and data protection expectations when handling student-related information and academic queries.
- Produced detailed reports on each pupil's progress, enabled targeted interventions where necessary.
- Attend professional development workshops to stay current with latest educational theories.
Academic Representative-School of Applied Sciences
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, Kirklees
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Represented student body at university board meetings for increased transparency.
- Took initiative in arranging guest lectures by experts from various fields thereby enriching the overall learning experience of students.
- Assisted new students during orientation week making their transition into university life smoother.
- Coordinated interdepartmental discussions, ensuring smooth resolution of academic issues.
- Encouraged active participation of all members during committee meetings enhancing collective decision-making process.
- Improved communication between faculty and students by organising regular meetings.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings and gave valuable inputs regarding student needs and demands.
Team Member - Food Safety, Hygiene & Customer Operations
McDonald's
, UK
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Followed food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety standards in a high-pressure customer-facing environment.
- Supported daily operations including food preparation, stock rotation, customer service and maintaining work areas to required standards.
- Recognised as 'Star of the Shift' in 2024 for teamwork, adaptability and reliability.
- Reduced waste by implementing recycling initiatives.
Product Quality Executive
NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted ICH-compliant stability studies on solid and liquid dosage forms, monitoring storage conditions including 25C/60% RH and 40C/75% RH.
- Used HPLC, dissolution testing and quality documentation to support product shelf-life, GMP compliance and pharmaceutical development activities.
- Supported analytical method development and validation for pharmaceutical products, improving analysis turnaround time by 15% and contributing to Phase 1/Phase 2 development work.
- Performed dissolution studies using USP Apparatus II, supporting release profile assessment and regulatory-aligned quality evaluation for tablet formulations.
- Scheduled and executed stability pull points, reviewed data trends and supported timely reporting against ICH Q1A chamber conditions.
- Worked with QC, R&D and regulatory colleagues on in-process checks, raw material testing, intermediate testing and final product quality consistency.
- Investigated OOS/OOT trends and contributed to CAPA activities, helping reduce batch rejection rates and improve quality decision-making.
- Maintained batch records, stability reports, QC trend analyses and technical documentation in line with ISO, GMP and audit requirements.
Research Coordinator
Rufaida Bio Meds
Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Co-authored a peer-reviewed publication on PD1 and MTNR1B gene variants in breast cancer susceptibility, contributing to formal analysis and molecular genotyping techniques.
- Worked on microbiological and genetic polymorphism studies using PCR-RFLP, DNA extraction, restriction enzyme digestion and agarose gel electrophoresis.
- Prepared and analysed samples for an Alternative Medicine project, maintaining analytical records and supporting GLP-compliant research practice.
- Developed sample preparation protocols for stability testing of herbal extracts and contributed to research reports for the Rufaida Research Foundation.
- Received recognition for teamwork, leadership and best practice in GLP compliance.
Intern - Quality Control / Pharmaceutical Operations
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted with raw material testing, stability monitoring and quality control processes for oral dosage forms under GMP conditions.
- Operated dissolution testers and UV-Vis spectrophotometers while learning analytical workflows and documentation standards.
- Recorded observations and test results, supporting batch release documentation and quality assurance activities.
- Observed aseptic and non-aseptic manufacturing operations, gaining exposure to health, safety and environmental standards in pharmaceutical production.
- Presented findings from data analysis tasks clearly to non-technical colleagues.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The DDRx Group
London, UK
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Contributed to the project 'Implementation of Bioengineering Methods for Healthcare Improvement' by analysing survey data and preparing technical reports for senior management.
- Assisted with research protocol preparation and analytical method optimisation for bioengineered samples, supporting data reliability and scientific reporting.
- Compiled analytical data and methodology summaries for grant application support, demonstrating scientific writing and attention to detail.
- Assured ethical standards during research activities by adhering strictly to guidelines and protocols.
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Tamanna Pharmacy
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Supported prescription handling, stock management, customer service and record keeping in a community pharmacy environment.
- Applied accuracy, confidentiality and patient-focused communication while assisting with daily pharmacy operations.
Education
MSc - Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, UKBachelor's - Pharmacy
Brac University
Dhaka, BangladeshSkills
- Laboratory and analytical: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, dissolution testing, NMR, X-Ray diffraction, vacuum compression moulding, hot melt extrusion, spray drying, tablet and capsule production
- Molecular techniques: PCR-RFLP, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, restriction enzyme digestion and genetic polymorphism analysis
- Software: Empower for HPLC, SPSS, Minitab, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and academic documentation tools
- Documentation: SOP writing, stability reports, batch records, client-facing reports, research summaries and academic support documentation
- Able to explain scientific and healthcare topics to students and colleagues in a clear, practical and supportive way
- Experienced in mentoring students, supporting classroom engagement, presenting technical findings and working across academic, laboratory and customer-facing environments
- Comfortable working with diverse groups and adapting communication style for students, academic staff, laboratory teams, customers and healthcare-related service users
- Multi-Age classroom management
Certification
- Co-teaching Certification - UK Management College (UKMC).
- Code of Conduct (Respectful Workplace) - in progress, Apr-May 2026.
- Communication Strategies: An Introduction - in progress, Apr-May 2026.
- Cyber Security Awareness - in progress, Apr-May 2026.
- Privacy and Data Protection - completed, Apr-May 2026.
- Work Health and Safety Fundamentals - scheduled/not started, Apr-May 2026.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - scheduled/not started, Apr-May 2026.
- Anti-Bribery Training - scheduled/not started, Apr-May 2026.
- GDPR UK: Essentials - scheduled/not started, Apr-May 2026.
- Anti-Bullying, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Employees - scheduled/not started, Apr-May 2026.
- Basic Safeguarding Awareness (CPD certified) - scheduled/not started, Apr-May 2026.
- Food Safety, Hygiene and Health & Safety practice - applied through McDonald's operational environment and daily compliance routines.
- Certificate of Appreciation - Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, APS PharmSci 2024 Conference, University of Huddersfield.
Accomplishments
- Currently developing UK higher education teaching experience through personal tutoring, co-teaching, academic mentoring and Health and Social Care student support.
- Improved analytical method efficiency by 15% during validation work at NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.
- Received Best Practices Award for GLP Compliance at Rufaida Bio Meds.
- Recognised for effective teamwork and leadership in cross-functional research projects.
- Recognised as 'Star of the Shift' at McDonald's Leeds Road in 2024 for teamwork and adaptability.
- Collaborated with a team of 50 on Project Homeless, supporting food distribution for approximately 60 homeless people for one week.
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
- Co-author: 'Evaluating the Role of PD1 and MTNR1B Gene Variants in Breast Cancer Susceptibility: A Case-Control Study in Bangladesh', Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis. DOI: 10.1002/jcla.70086.
- Research interests include pharmaceutical analysis, stability studies, bioengineering for healthcare improvement, molecular research and healthcare education.
KEY STRENGTHS
- Higher education student support: personal tutoring, academic guidance, one-to-one support, group learning and student engagement.
- Co-teaching and classroom support: assisting lecturers, explaining assessment briefs, supporting discussions and helping students apply theory to coursework.
- Health and social care teaching focus: supporting students with healthcare concepts, professional values, evidence-based practice, safeguarding awareness and communication skills.
- Pharmaceutical and analytical science: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, dissolution testing, stability studies, method development, formulation awareness and data interpretation.
- Quality and compliance: GMP, GLP, GCLP, ISO awareness, ICH Q1A stability guidance, data integrity, SOPs, documentation and audit readiness.
- Communication and mentoring: academic writing support, presentation preparation, referencing guidance, teamwork and clear explanation of technical topics.
Timeline
Personal Academic Tutor - Health and Social Care
UK Management College
01.2026 - Current
Team Member - Food Safety, Hygiene & Customer Operations
McDonald's
06.2024 - 12.2025
Academic Representative-School of Applied Sciences
University of Huddersfield
09.2023 - 03.2024
Product Quality Executive
NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.
11.2022 - 08.2023
Research Coordinator
Rufaida Bio Meds
01.2022 - 10.2022
Intern - Quality Control / Pharmaceutical Operations
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd
12.2020 - 12.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The DDRx Group
12.2020 - 11.2021
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant
Tamanna Pharmacy
08.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor's - Pharmacy
Brac University
MSc - Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science
University of Huddersfield