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Randy Sanichar, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director Business Development at STA Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, A WuXi AppTec Company

  • Education

    • University of Guyana

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry

      BSc. Thesis: Optimization of the Availability of Fermentable Sugars in Blackstrap Molasses

    • West Demerara Secondary School

      1999 - 2004
      High School

    • University of Alberta

      2013 - 2018
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Organic Chemistry

      Thesis: Syntheses of Probes for the Elucidation of Biosynthetic Pathways and Interactions of Natural ProductsDOI: https://doi.org/10.7939/R3NC5SV43

    • University of Toronto

      2018 - 2020
      Postdoctoral Fellowship Organic Chemistry

  • Experience

    • Demerara Distillers Limited

      Nov 2004 - Aug 2013

      Process Chemist at Diamond Distillery- Production planning and management - raw material and personnel scheduling- Sensory evaluation - daily organoleptic panel- Supervision of fermentation, distillation, and biomethanization processes- Distillation parameters - development of production parameters for new rums and spirits- Commissioned new distillation plants - Special projects related to the development and optimization of the fermentation and distillation process of rums and spirits Process Analysis, and Quality Control- Monitoring key performance indicators of fermentation and distillation processes- Chemical and instrumental analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished products- Sensory evaluation of in-process samples and finished products

      • Process Chemist

        Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

      • Cadet-Trainee Chemist (Process)

        Sept 2007 - Aug 2011

      • Laboratory Technician (Process)

        Nov 2004 - Sept 2007

    • University of Alberta

      Sept 2013 - Sept 2018

      - Probing Biosynthetic Pathways – Researched the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically relevant natural product intermediates. Employed numerous synthetic techniques to selectively label 13C materials destined to be biological reporters and probes. Developed new reactions and reaction pathways to access previously challenging biological reporters and compounds of interest.- Medicinal Chemistry – Conducted research into the design and synthesis of novel antimalarial drug candidates for testing by MedChem collaborators. > Notable Tools: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry (LC/GC-coupled), Infrared Spectroscopy, Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, Polarimetry, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Biotage Isolera LS Systems, Column Chromatography, Chemical Database Managers, Hazardous Waste Management Database, SciFinder, Glovebox, Temperature Control Unit Show less

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant - Ph.D. Candidate

        Sept 2013 - Sept 2018

      • Graduate Research Assistant - Ph.D. Candidate

        Sept 2013 - Sept 2018

    • Thieme

      Nov 2018 - Mar 2021
      Lead Scientific Writer

      - Analyzed, and identified cutting-edge research in chemical synthesis from primary literature, and illustrated them in a condensed, yet informative manner for publication to a broader audience (readership includes both industry and academic personnel)

    • University of Toronto

      Nov 2018 - Sept 2020
      Post Doctoral Researcher

      - Total Synthesis – Conducted research into the synthesis of novel pharmaceutically potent natural products. Design and exploration of new asymmetric catalytic reactions to selectively access compounds of choice. - Medicinal Chemistry – Conducting research into the design and synthesis of anticancer drug candidates and probes for testing by MedChem collaborators. > Notable Tools: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry (LC/GC-coupled), Infrared Spectroscopy, Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy, Polarimetry, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Biotage Isolera LS Systems, Column Chromatography, Chemical Database Managers, SciFinder, Glovebox Show less

    • Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

      Sept 2020 - Jul 2022
      Sr. Research Scientist II

    • University of Guyana

      Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
      Lecturer in Chemistry

      > Created course outlines, course contents, assignments, and exams- CHM 3205: Spectroscopic Techniques for Determination of Molecular Structure- CHM 4104: Advanced Organic Chemistry: Special Topics

    • Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines

      Sept 2022 - Sept 2023
      Research Scientist (PhD)

    • WuXi Chemistry

      Oct 2023 - now
      Associate Director Business Development

      WuXi STA, a WuXi AppTec company, is a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing capability and technology platform company serving the life science industry, with 14 sites across Asia, North America, and Europe. As a premier Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), WuXi STA offers our worldwide partners efficient, flexible and high-quality solutions for small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms. Our globally integrated CMC platform supports small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides and antibody drug conjugates from preclinical to commercial. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 363) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Apr 2018 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 361) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Dec 2017 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 363) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Apr 2017 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      FGSR-Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research - University of Alberta Mar 2017 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in each faculty at the University of Alberta
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 361) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Dec 2016 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 363) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Apr 2016 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 361) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Dec 2015 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 363) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Apr 2015 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 361) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Dec 2014 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research - University of Alberta Sep 2014 The purpose of this scholarship is to recruit superior students at the doctoral level who have the potential to contribute to the University of Alberta's community and research.
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 263) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Apr 2014 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Teaching Assistant Award (CHEM 263) Department of Chemistry - University of Alberta Dec 2013 This award recognizes outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants in the respective courses
    • Awarded to Randy Sanichar, PhD
      Cadetship Demerara Distillers Limited Demerara Distillers Limited Sep 2007