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DR. ASHISH BHATNAGAR
Mobile: +91 7354030757| E-mail:
[email protected]Seeking challenging role in ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY with a reputed organization, preferably across Pharmaceutical/
FMCG/Chemical/Agrochemical Industries
PROFILE SUMMARY
Analytical Scientist with 15+ years of rich experience in analytical method development and testing, Analytical quantification
techniques: Chromatographic, wet lab chemistry and spectroscopic, GLP practices and people management.
Stronghold in analyzing new products by HPLC and interpreting the developmental Data.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
CORE SKILLS
Sophisticated Instrument Handling Team and Laboratory Management
Analytical data Interpretation Statistical Quality Control
Method Verification, Development & Validation Cross Functional Team Coordination
TECHNICAL EXPOSURE
Quantification Techniques: HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, IC, UV, Autotitrator and other wet lab analysis
Qualitative Techniques: IR, Mass and UV Spectroscopy.
EXPERIENCE
Neogen Chemicals Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat
Manager, Analytical division (September 2021 onwards)
ADL accomplishments
Heading the Analytical Lab for 3 different sites.
Providing analytical support in developing testing methods, validation for new and existing products using HPLC, GC and ICP OES.
Preparing SOP, method validation protocols & reports
Finding potential concerns, performing troubleshooting activities and resolving conflicts
Participate and assisting in customer audits for various pharmaceutical clients
Atul Ltd., Valsad, Gujarat
Manager, Analytical division (July 2017 to Aug 2021)
ADL accomplishments
Providing analytical support in developing testing methods, validation for new products using HPLC, GC and ICP MS.
Method Optimization for trace level detection of Cations and Anions in Pure Brine, HCl and other analytes.
Performing and monitoring laboratory research experiments and interpreting their results.
Characterization of Chemical entities for REACH registration.
Gel Permeation chromatography interpretation for polymers.
Participate in CFT meeting with manufacturing to ascertain root cause of Plant incidents.
QC activities
Monitoring process parameters, product results & performance affecting business results using SQC tools.
Ensuring all time readiness of laboratory for auditing (internal and external) and mentoring the QC team.
Preparing MSDS of new and existing products and coordinating with marketing team for completing vendor questionnaire.
Identifying and implementing solution for improving existing site QC system and processes.
Unimark Remedies Ltd., Bavla, Gujarat (Feb’2016 – Jul’2017)
Assistant Manager
ADL
Involved in qualifying impurities and APIs reference standards.
Provided analytical support in routine analysis and reaction monitoring by HPLC.
Carried of analysis for Method Development, Method Validation Activities and give assistance in analytical compliance to QC.
Lupin Ltd. – Mandideep (Sep’2012 -Aug’2014)
Executive (E-2), Process Development Lab
Performed analysis such as assay / related substances of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, lab exhibit, lab development
batches and troubleshooting.
Involved in monitoring reactions of Intermediates through various analytical practices like HPLC, GC and wet lab.
Carried out routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments.
Indian Pharmacoepoeia Commission, Ghaziabad (Nov’2009 -Aug’2012)
Pharmacoepoeial Associate
Certification of Indian Pharmacopoeia Reference Standard (IPRS) in NABL Accredited lab as per ISO 17034.
Handled analytical instruments like LC-MS, HPLC, GC, UV, and IR for IPRS certification.
Involved in the modification of existing analytical methods for monographs available in Indian Pharmacopoeia.
Conducted method verification and analysis of New Drug Substance from stakeholders.
Facilitated the development of monographs and General Chapters to the IPC for IP Volumes in the year 2010.
Analyzed specifications and supported validation data for new drugs, and translates specifications and test methods into IPC
editorial style and format.
Regional Research Lab. (CSIR) – Bhopal (Apr’2006 – Apr’2007)
Project Assistant
Research & Development
Involved in developing building materials using waste and natural fiber and their testing for CSIR project.
Conducted Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen and Sulfur Element analysis of natural waste by Vario Elemental CHNS analyzer
Analytical interpretation of data from building material using fly ash and ore industry waste material.
Actively participated in CSIR-Rural development program at Deoghar, Jharkhand
Worked as Trainee QC, Symbiotec Pharmalab, Indore(’Sep2005 -Dec’2005)
Involved in testing Procedures like Loss on Drying, Karl Fischer titrations, FTIR, UV and Polarimeter techniques
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS & EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry on the topic “Trace Element Analysis of Some Antidiabetic Plants”
PGD in Clinical Research from ICRI, Delhi.
M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) (First Class, 74%) from Agra in 2002-2004
B.Sc. (Zoology, Botany and Chemistry), (First Class, 67%) from Agra in 1999 – 2002
Senior Secondary from Birla Sr. Sec. School, Pilani in 1997 (66 % marks)
Secondary from Birla Sr. Sec. School, Pilani in 1995 (69 % marks)
TRAININGS & SEMINARS ATTENDED
Participated in International Conference & Exhibition on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection (2009) under the aegis of
St. John’s college, Agra
Training on basic fundamental and software operations for GC-2014 by Shimadzu.
Training on Internal auditing for Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV SÜD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
4 days training on course on Laboratory QMS and Measurement Uncertainty as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 29th July, 1980
Languages Known: Hindi and English
Current Address: A 402, Earth Ambrosia
Sama Savli Road, Vemali
Vadodara-390024
Gujarat