Atul Gandhi

847-***-**** (H); 224-***-****(C)

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Instrument skills

*GC: HP5890, HP6890, Agilent 7890 with Mass Spec, Tekmar HT-3 Head Space.

*HPLC: Perkin Elmer HPLC series 200 with FLD & UV-VIS, Waters Alliance HPLC DAD, Waters

alliance HPLC-MS with single Quadruple, Agilent HPLC 1100 series.

*Software: Agilent chemstation, Perkin Elmer CHROMERA, Waters Empower 2

*Inductive coupled plasma Spectrometer (ICP): Thermo Jarrell Ash ICAP (Atom Scan 16 and IRIS),

Perkin Elmer ICP-OES 7000 DV, Atomic absorption spectrometer and XRF.

*Protein Analyzer: Leco-FP 2000, Vario Max CHN, Foss-Heraeus Macro-N, Digestion-Distillation units

(Buchii and Tecator)

*Zymark/Hobbs Robotics for Fatty acid and Cholesterol.

*Automated Gel permeation chromatography system for pesticides.

*YSI Select 2000 Sugar Analyzer.

*Rapid Viscosity Analyzer, Barbender Amylograph and Farinograph.

*UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Spectofluorometer and pH meter.

*CEM Microwave Moisture/Fat analyzer and Digestion system.

*Accelerated Solvent Extraction system, Foss Soxhlet Extraction system.

*Brinkmann Salt-Auto Titrator, Karl-Fisher Titrator, Hunter color.

Work Experience

Intertek Inc., Arlington Heights, IL June 2011–Nov 2014

Senior Chemist (Organic Laboratory)

*Maintained and utilized four GC/MS, a Dual Head Space, three HPLC systems, FTIR, and UV- VIS

to Set up several methods from sample preparation to reporting : CPSC and EN-71 Phthalates, EN and

GB Azo dyes in textiles and leather, RoHS flame-retardants, EN Bisphenol A, PAH, Organo Tin, Styrene,

EN Solvents, Dimethyl fumarate, pH, Formaldehyde, etc.in consumer good products.

*Supervised and review yearly performance of Laboratory Technician.

*Helped troubleshoot ICP instrument for heavy metals analyses in inorganic laboratory.

* Trained chemists and technicians on various methods.

*SOP writing, preparing and handling Lab audits, managed ordering chemicals, standards, supplies, waste

handling and safety requirements. Strong customer service, communication, and team skills.

Griffith Laboratories, Alsip, IL July 2000 - Feb 2011

Analytical Chemist (R&D)

*Developed and analyzed various methods for Heavy Metal on ICP.

*Analyzed Protein, Nitrate, Ammonia Nitrogen, and Ammonia chloride on Protein

analyzer/Digestion-Distillation unit.

*Performed various complex analyses on:

HPLC: Analyze Scoville heat unit (SHU), Antioxidants, Organic Acid Profile, and Vitamin C in

seasoning/spice food products.

HPLC-MS: Analyze Azo dyes (Tartrazine, Yellow 2G, Sunset Yellow, Azorubine, Amaranth,

Ponceau 4R, Allura Red, and Brilliant Black etc.) in paprika and chili Powder.

GC, GC-MS: Fatty acid profile, Volatile oil profile in spices and seasoning products.

YSI Select 2000 Bio analyzer: Analyzed sugar, Maltodextrin, Corn syrup solids, Starch UV-VIS:

Analyzed ASTA color, piperine, curcumin, tinctorial power, TBA, Nitrite.

Barbender Amylograph, Rapid Viscosity Analyzer and Farinograph: Analyzed Viscosity and

water absorption, damaged starch in Wheat and Corn Flour.

Brinkmann Auto Titrator: Analyzed Salt, Acid-base titration in seasoning food products.

*Performed Nutritional profile using instruments and wet methods.

*Analyze Reducing sugars, Sodium erythorbate, Peroxide value, sulfites by titration method.

*Analyze various phosphates by paper chromatography.

*Use codex methods to check purity of chemicals.

*Assisted Quality control departments with various Quality issues of raw materials and finished products.

*Assisted R&D departments to develop their final product by running various analyses.

*Trouble shoots instruments problems of R&D and QA departments.

*Involved in purchasing Instruments and hiring new Lab Technician/Chemist.

*Trained new chemists and technicians.

* Wrote SOP and various analytical methods.

April 1991-May 2000

Armour Swift Eckrich, Downers Grove, IL

Analytical Chemist (R&D)

Performed various complex analyses on:

*Heavy Metals by ICP (Atom Scan16, IRIS) and AA.

*Protein analysis by Leco-FP-2000, Foss Heraeus Macro-N, and Tecator Distillation unit.

*Sugars, Vitamins A&C by HPLC,

* Fatty acid profile, Cholesterol and Chlorinated pesticide using GC and Zymark, Hobbs Robotics,

*Rancidity by TBA method.

* Nitrite using UV-VIS spectrophotometer

* Riboflavin, Thiamin, and Niacin using Spectro fluorometer.

*Operated CEM Microwave Moisture/Fat analyzer.

*Review Nutritional Data for their accuracy, Precision and quality and reported.

*Wrote SOP and various Analytical Methods and Trained chemistry personnel.

*Maintained Instruments and Trained Chemistry personnel on various methods.

Amul Dairy, Surat Beverages, Durga Pulse Mill, India Jan 1986 - Aug 1990

Quality Control Technician

*Responsible for quality control of milk chocolate, Cocoa powder, Pulses and beverages

*Performed various analyses for Nutritional information requirements.

Education:

BS in Food science and Tech, Mumbai University, India 1985

BS in Chemistry, Sardar Patel University, India 1982

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