Curriculum Vitae
Salma Aulia Afifah
A pharmacist from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) with hands-on experience in mRNA vaccine research and a strong interest in the pharmaceutical biotechnology industry. Skilled in molecular biology techniques, in vitro transcription, and analytical characterization of nucleic acids and proteins. Familiar with pharmaceutical manufacturing principles, including CPOB and WHO TRS guidelines, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Experienced in international collaboration under UK-SEA Vax Hub with the University of Sheffield. Highly motivated to contribute to R&D, analytical development, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing through process optimization and regulatory-compliant practices.
September 2024
Institut Teknologi Bandung
S1 • Pendidikan Profesi Apoteker • IPK 3.97
Juli 2023
Institut Teknologi Bandung
S1 • Sains dan Teknologi Farmasi • IPK 3.61
September 2024 - Sekarang
Research Assistant in Development mRNA Vaccine
School of Pharmacy Institut Teknologi Bandung Associated With UK-SEA Vax Hub • Full Time
1. Collaborated with cross disciplinary teams of biologists, chemists, and data scientists to
support vaccine development
2. Led and managed research projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely
milestone delivery, resource coordination, and effective communication with cross
functional teams.
3. Managed biological databases, ensuring data quality , and p erformed analysis of large
scale genomic datasets using bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST , CLUSTAL )
4. Optimized codon sequences to enhance gene expression and improve protein production
efficiency in bacterial and mammalian systems.
5. Constructed a vaccine gene using recombinant DNA technology.
6. In-Vitro Transcription
7. Formulation using LNP
Maret 2024 - April 2024
Product Development Intern
Novell Pharmaceutical Laboratories • Magang
1. Hands on in adjusting formula for existing sterile, and solid products to ensure
compliance with current specification due to alternative sources of materials
2. Hands on in reeformulation of existing product, continuous monitoring, testing and
documentation to ensure compliance with ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol
(DEG) requirements in pharmaceutical oral syrup products
3. Conducted comprehensive preformulation studies to assess the compatibility and
stability of active ingredients and excipients, ensuring optimal formulation strategies.
4. Developed and documented procedures and formulas for lab scale trials, and performed
process optimization by analyzing experimental data, adjusting parameters, and
implementing improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.
Februari 2024 - Februari 2024
Pharmacist Intern
PT. Medika Antapani • Magang
1. Hands on in adjusting formula for existing sterile, and solid products to ensure
compliance with current specification due to alternative sources of materials
2. Hands on in reeformulation of existing product, continuous monitoring, testing and
documentation to ensure compliance with ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol
(DEG) requirements in pharmaceutical oral syrup products
3. Conducted comprehensive preformulation studies to assess the compatibility and
stability of active ingredients and excipients, ensuring optimal formulation strategies.
4. Developed and documented procedures and formulas for lab scale trials, and performed
process optimization by analyzing experimental data, adjusting parameters, and
implementing improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.
Januari 2024 - Januari 2024
Intern in Cosmetics Laboratory
BBPOM di Bandung • Magang
1. Verification analytical method for cosmetic products using HPLC, GC, and GC MS
2. Identification of hexachlorophene in cosmetic products using HPLC
Juni 2023 - Agustus 2024
Research and Development Intern
PT Bio Farma (Persero) • Magang
1. Develop new vaccine mRNA platform candidate for COVID 19
2. Work in upstream and downstream processes in vaccine development
3. Controlling the quality of vaccine products (SDS PAGE, ELISA, sVNT, BCA, Western Blott,
HPLC)