JIGNESH SHAH
Chemist
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Summary
More than 2 years of experience in a Quality Control department as a Chemist I in Pharmaceutical company
Proficient in HPLC (Waters and Agilent), FTIR, UV-Vis, Dissolutions techniques, Disintegration, Hardness
Tester, Friabilator, pH meter, Analytical Balances
Capable in data processing with Empower 3 and Totalchrom data processing systems
Actively participated in giving training to new &/ junior chemist on dissolution techniques as well as HPLC
(use and processing)
Hold a certificate of “Validation and Regulatory Affairs in Pharmaceuticals” while pursuing Master’s of
Science degree at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Ability to learn and adapt to new domains and new technologies very quickly
Excellent knowledge of Computer System, MS Office 2007(Excel, Word, Power Point)
Knowledge of QA tasks such as document control, GMP Compliance, GMP Auditing, standards development,
training systems, CAPA, Validation, change contro etc.
Experience
Chemist at Norwich Pharmaceuticals
March 2011 - Present (2 years 4 months)
• Proficient in testing for Finished products (Solid Dosage forms- Tablets and Capsules) and Cleaning
Verification of Manufacturing Equipments by using HPLC (Waters and Agilent), FTIR, UV-Vis spec,
Disintegration, Hardness Tester, Friabilator, pH meter, Analytical Balances, Karl-Fisher and Atomic
Absorption
• Skillful and Attentive to details in performing analytical methods like Dissolution, Related Substance,
Assay- Related Compounds and Impurity testing, Content Uniformity and Blend Uniformity of Solid Dosage
Forms
• Performed testing and real time documenting procedures as well as results strictly as per GLP/cGMP in a
legible manner following established formats and procedures
• Calibrated Laboratory instruments, troubleshoots instrumental problems and maintained their records,
Wrote and Review technical documents like Methods and Calculations
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• Training of new/junior chemists in lab about SOP, GLP and Data processing via Empower 3
Product Analyst at Alpine Health
February 2010 - March 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for performing supplier research for API and finished dosage products
Followed FDA and cGMP guidelines in maintaining consumer and product safety
Prepared and approved documentation on new product approvals and recalls
Wrote and followed SOP's for daily activities performed in the state of the art facility
Courses
Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences
HNG University
Pharmaceutical science
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Master's of Science, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Stevens Institute of Technology
Validation and Regulatory Affairs
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Project Management and Statistical Analysis
Bachelor's of Science, Pharmaceutical Science
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Languages
English (Full professional proficiency)
Skills & Expertise
HPLC
cGMP
Documentation
SOP
Dissolution, UV-Vis, Karl- Fisher
GMP
Sop
Dissolution
V&V
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21 CFR Part 11
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology
Master's of Science, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, 2008 - 2010
Stevens Institute of Technology
Master's of science, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, 2008 - 2009
HNG University
Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2004 - 2007
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Bachelor's of Science, Pharmaceutical Science, 2004 - 2007
Activities and Societies: MEMBER OF NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME,
POLIO VACCINATION PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
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JIGNESH SHAH
Chemist
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