Viral Gorawala

abn690@r.postjobfree.com ( Mobile: 201-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging and responsible QC Chemist Position which utilizes my

past experience, academic background, analytical, quantitative skills and

knowledge to meet company objectives.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

. Excellent Analytical, Problem-solving and Communication skills.

. Deep Observational and Analytical Behavior.

. Innovative and Detail Oriented.

. Excellent cGMP experience and Strong Technical Writing skills.

. Good Ethics and high Moral values with good Team Spirit.

. Excellent working experience in Wet Chemistry, KF titration, HPLC,

UPLC and GC.

. Excellent working Experience with Control Drug Samples for DEA record.

. Good understanding of USP, ICH and FDA regulation.

. Flexible in working and able to work independently without any

supervision.

. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software to create reports, spreadsheets

and analyze data.

EDUCATION:

Current: Master of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ.

Date of Graduation: Dec 2010, CGPA: 3.44

Graduation: Bachelor of Pharmacy, North Gujarat University, INDIA.

Date of Graduation: May 2008. CGPA: 3.82

EXPERIENCE:

QC Lab Technician (July11- Present):

Noramco Inc, DE. By Integrated Resources Inc.

. Perform Analytical Testing (NIR, GC, HPLC, UPLC, KF, UV, Moisture

Analysis, LOD, Manual Titration, Density, Insoluble matter) on raw

materials, intermediates and final API controlled substances to ensure

compliance with company standards of purity, chemical content and

other characteristics.

. Maintain detailed records of all samples submitted to the laboratory.

. Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and conduct peer review of

other analyst's data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

. Follow Standardized Operating Procedures for all the testing in safe

and clean environment with good cGMP practices.

. Work with lead for Method Validation and Method transfer for new

product API.

. Assist with inventories, ordering and maintaining supplies for QC

labs.

. Communicate test results timely in information system (SAP) for QA and

production departments.

. Maintain detailed record of all the QC Test data to review for QA and

DEA.

Internship (Sep 10- Dec 10):

Pharmacy Technician, Woodside Pharmacy, Woodside, NY.

. Help patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders.

. Enter prescription orders into the computers.

. Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision, in accordance with

company regulations.

. Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription

claims.

Analytical Chemist (Aug 07-Aug 08):

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Gujarat, India

. Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and

physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, and

reactions.

. Perform analytical testing (KF titration, Dissolution, UV, Wet

Chemistry) for the chemical evaluation of raw material and finished

drug products.

. Studied effects of various methods of processing, preserving, and

packaging on composition and properties of chemicals.

. Conducted stability study, pH and viscosity of consumer semi-solid

dosage form according to the guideline of USP.

. Prepare test solutions, standard solution and reagents to conduct the

test.

. Also perform dissolution testing of the drugs using dissolution I and

II apparatus.

. Maintain all equipment and keeping the record in log books.

Assistant Analytical Chemist (May 07-July 07):

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Gujarat, India

. Testing physical and chemical characteristics of new and old

chemicals.

. Provide guideline to the clients about the use and precautions for

handling that particular chemical

. Stated chemical behavior of a chemical when reacted with other

chemicals

. Assisted senior chemist in conducting experiments and kept the

laboratory under control.

. Recorded all data of experiments in manual and computerized form.

. Work for batch production of tablets and liquid dosage form under the

guidance of senior chemist.

. Oversaw laboratory and apparatus conditions and many more duties

assigned by the senior analytical chemist.

Instrumental Experience:

. HPLC (Agilent 1100 & 1200, Empower and Chemstation)

. GC(Agilent 6890, Empower)

. UPLC(Waters Acquity, Empower)

. UV/Vis Spectrometer(Varian Cary 50)

. NIR(Buchi)

. FTIR(Omnic)

. Wet Chemical Testing(pH Meter, Viscometer, KF Titration, Dissolution I

and II apparatus, Manual Titration, Disintegration,Density Meter,

Melting Point, etc)

REFERENCE: Available upon request.

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