Senior chemist

Summary

Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.

Developed, improved, and customized products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.

Studied effects of various methods of processing, preserving, and packaging on composition and properties of chemicals.

Wrote technical papers and reports and prepared standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.

Prepared test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.

Possess keen interest in the area of Analysis and Quality Assurance with expertise in handling sophisticated analytical instruments like GC, UV, HPLC, tablet Disintegration and pH Meter.

Good knowledge across various therapeutic areas like tablet/capsule and liquid orals. Expertise in handling sophisticated analytical instruments like TLC, GC, UV, HPLC, tablet Disintegration and PH Meter.

Developed cost effective method validations according to the current ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements in stricter to GLP compliant laboratory.

Academic Qualifications:

MSc in Organic Chemistry from The University College for Women’s Hyderabad (2011).

B.Sc. in Microbiology, Chemistry from R B V R Reddy Women’s college Hyderabad (2009).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Evergreen Christian Preschool, Louisville, KY Feb 2024 – Present

Assistant Teacher

•Lesson planning and implementation, including preparation of assignments and student progress monitoring.

•Organizational skills, preparing and maintaining classroom materials, and for special activities and field trips.

•Communicate with parents 3-4 times per month to provide updates on student development through the school year.

•Providing timely and frequently feedback to students.

AstraZeneca, Evansville IN April 2017 – May 2021

Senior Chemist

• Performs routine qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry tests or audits on laboratory samples as assigned at a high level with a focus on quality and efficiency. Performs data review activities as required. Participates in QC team discussions and process improvement teams.

• Organizes daily work to ensure completion in a timely manner. Follow established methods utilize approved laboratory techniques and perform routine calculations.

• Maintains current, complete, legible notebooks and laboratory records in compliance with good scientific and regulatory practices. Maintains adequate inventories of reagents, glassware, and other supplies.

• Writes and executes laboratory investigations for known laboratory errors and OOS results using Track wise and/or other QC procedures.

• Executes laboratory processes in compliance with GMPs, site and corporate policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and test methods. Immediately reports deviations that have the potential to compromise product quality.

• Maintains a safe work environment by following all Health & Safety policies and procedures; immediately reports potential unsafe conditions to supervision.

• Maintains awareness of safety and emergency procedures and good laboratory practices as they apply to the work area.

• Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary

CONAGRA BRAND, Louisville KY Nov 2016 –Mar 2017

QA Tech

Ensure compliance with Quality / Food Safety regulations, policies, and programs.

Process and Program Audits to ensure effective product safety, quality, and sanitation systems.

Audit Quality and Food Safety Programs

Train and Assist Operations with Food Safety and Quality activities.

Assist Teams to Problem Solve quality failures during manufacturing.

Ensure action Plans are developed and implemented for specific problem areas.

Drive visibility and awareness of KPI’s, quality and food safety, consumer feedback to the floor, specifically to positions that have been assessed to impact those metrics.

Coach employees in Food Safety and related programs.

Support new and improved product and process through participation in team activities.

Audit manufacturing plants to ensure compliance to ConAgra’s policies and procedures. Facilitate the sharing of best practices. Develop programs accordingly.

DEREX LABS PRIVATE LIMITED, Hyderabad, India Aug 2010 – Sept 2013

Jr Chemist

Responsible for the analysis of finished product In-process sample and raw material by USP,IP In-house test method using HPLC, GC, UV, IR, KF, Disintegration.

Performed Quality Assurance functions to ensure compliance with cGMP and all laboratory SOP's.

Maintained and Calibrated laboratory equipment.

Participated in problem solving and Troubleshooting of Methods and Instruments.

Preparation of SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and STP (Standard Test Procedure).

Carrying out wet-analysis like moisture content, loss on drying, melting range, solubility, sulphated -ash, balance, pH meter & titrations etc.

Personal strengths:

Confident user of Microsoft tools (Fair in Word and Excel calculations)

Positive attitude and Good Communication skills

Good in Interpersonal skills and flexible to work with team environment

Good in Planning of work Schedule

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