Arianna Malà

• Contributed to the research and development, through either organic synthesis raw materials combination, of new cosmetic ingredients.
• Assisted in the development cosmetic formulations for skincare, body care and hair care.
• Prepared cosmetic formulations for testing purposes, such as accelerated stability tests.
• Performed accelerated stability testing on raw materials and formulas.
• Operated specialized laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, microwave reactors for synthetic purposes, and homogenizers (e.g. Silverston).
• Enhanced communication with clients and laboratory partners through regular updates on project progress and potential roadblocks encountered during experiments.

Thesis Title: "Synthesis and performance evaluation of a new 'green' cationic surfactant for trichological use".

• Synthesized new polyglycerol-based molecules, through both standard synthesis techniques and microwaves employmet.

Along this path, I contributed to additional laboratory and management activities, such as:

• Kept contacts with consultant laboratories for updates on the project progresses.
• Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
• Development of new cosmetic ingredients requested by clients.

University internship

• Management of medical prescriptions related to human and veterinary drugs,
• Management of medicines subject to regulations on narcotic and psychotropic substances,
• Warehouse management,
• Blood pressure measurements.
• Provided patients support and advice on cosmetic products and dieter/vitamin supplements.
• Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists.
• Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.

Recipient of the “150 hours” grant at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of University of Perugia.

Assisted in teaching laboratories of:

• Pharmaceutical Technology and Galenical Laboratory: assisted students on the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations (pills, creams, solutions, powders, capsules, unguents).
• Medicinal Chemistry I (qualitative analyses - IR, UV, polarimeter): assisted students on the preparation of solutions for analytical testing.

Recipient of the “150 hours” grant at the University of Perugia. Assisted in teaching laboratories of Medicinal Chemistry I (assisted in qualitative analysis of inorganic drugs) and II (assisted in qualitative drug analyses - IR, UV, polarimeter)at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• Helped customers complete purchases.
• Restocked and organized merchandise.