Nazmul Alam

Professor Nazmul Alam at the University of Waterloo shares practical advice for chemistry postdocs who are applying to industry jobs , especially in analytical chemistry and instrument-heavy roles. The post focuses on how to translate an academic CV into an industry-style resume that hiring managers can scan quickly. It emphasizes describing outcomes rather than only techniques, and highlights examples relevant to LC-MS/MS , method development , method validation , and analytical workflows. Key advice includes: use production-oriented verbs such as built, developed, and delivered; quantify impact wherever possible; and reduce long technique lists in favor of problem-solving statements. The post gives an example of rewriting a technical method description into a results-focused statement that shows time savings, sensitivity, and relevance to pharmaceutical development. This is not a funded opening or formal recruitment call. Instead, it is a career-development post aimed at helping postdocs improve their industry applications. The poster invites readers to DM their CV for a translation suggestion and says they will review the first 10 submissions. Relevant study and career keywords include analytical chemistry , chemistry postdoc , LC-MS/MS , method development , method validation , industry careers , and resume writing .