VENKAT REDDY
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EDUCATION
• Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Sep 2009 –
Mar 2012
Master of Science, Chemistry
GPA: 3.94
Thesis: “Friedel-Crafts Acylation Studies on 3-alkyl-1-(phenylsulfonyl)indoles Using Aluminum Chloride and
Bismuth Triflate”
Course Highlights: Electro-Analytical, Analytical Instrumentation Lab, Crystallography Lab, Polymer Lab,
Organic Reactions & Mechanisms, Physical, Inorganic Chemistry, Computers Lab, Chemical Spectroscopy &
Organometallic Chemistry, and Stereo selective Synthesis, Synthetic Drugs, Natural Products, Vitamins &
Antibiotics, Biochemistry, Synthetic Polymers, Environmental Sciences, Research Seminars & Presentations
• Osmania University, Hyderabad, India Jun 2000 –
Apr 2003
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Physics & Chemistry
GPA: 3.98
Thermodynamics & Kinetics, Organic & Inorganic Synthesis Labs, Analytical Instrumentation Lab, Qualitative &
Quantitative Analysis, Organic, Inorganic & Analytical Spectroscopy, Gaseous State, Solutions, Osmosis, Phase
Rule, Polymer Synthesis Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Environmental Analysis Lab, NMR, UV-VIS, FT-IR, GC-MS,
LC-MS, HPLC, DSC, TGA, GPC, TMA, Material Synthesis Lab, Stereochemistry, Nomenclature, Coordination
Compounds, Group 1 –Group 18 of Periodic Table, Transition Metals, Lanthanides, Actinides, Nuclear Chemistry,
Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Matrices, Group Theory, Statistics, Permutations & Combinations,
Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Chemical Binding, Maxwell Equations,
Electricity & Magnetism, Kinetic s, Optics, and Special Theory of Relativity
EXPERIENCE
AUROLIFE PHARMA LLC, Dayton, NJ Jan
2012 – Feb 2013
Synthetic Chemist
• Synthesis, Purification and Characterization of APIs following SOPs
• Optimization & Scale-Up Synthesis
• Used HPLC, NMR, UV-VIS and FT-IR for Structural Characterization
• Literature Search using SciFinder Scholar
• Strong Organizational, Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Used MS Word & CHEM DRAW for Reporting Purposes
• Used Caliber LIMS for Analytical Tests
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio Sep 2009 –
Apr 2012
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
• Synthesis, Purification and Characterization of Organic Molecules
• Optimization & Scale-Up Synthesis
• Identified Organic Products using GC-MS analysis, TLC and Melting Points
• Prepared Standard Solutions for Reaction Workup
• Taught Undergrad General and Analytical Chemistry Labs
• Searched Literature using SciFinder Scholar
• Used CHEM DRAW and MS Office Tools to Report Research Progress to the Advisor
• Used SPIN WORKS & Top Spin Software tools to Analyze 1H & 13 C NMR Spectra
• Used Agilent Chem Station software for GC-MS Analysis
• Trained on GC, LC-MS, HPLC, DSC, TGA, TMA, GPC, AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, and
Electro-Analytical Techniques
Aurigene Discovery Technologies, Bangalore, India Jan 2006 –
Jul 2009
• Synthesis, Purification and Characterization of Organic Molecules (Caspase-3-Inhibitors)
• Performed reverse-phase HPLC for Separation and Purification
• Used UV-VIS, FT-IR, and 1H & 13C NMR for structural characterization of Organic Molecules
• Developed Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports on Progress of the Projects
• Gained expertise on Drug Discovery & Development, Pre-Clinical, Clinical, and Post-Clinical, Marketing and
Post-Marketing Surveillance
• Gained Knowledge on NCE, IND, NDA, & ANDA
• Authored DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for LIMS Implementation
• Used ELN & LIMS for Lab Tests Login and Results
• Assisted in Authoring URS, FRS, Design Specifications for the implementation of LIMS
• Authored DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
• Performed LIMS Admin Tasks such as User management, Data Backup, Designing & Configuring workflows for
QC Lab
Suven Life Sciences Ltd, Hyderabad, India Jul 2003 –
Dec 2005
Biopharmaceutical Research, QC Chemist, Analytical R&D Lab
Project Title: HPLC method for the quantification of pantoprazole in human plasma
• Assisted in Method Development, Validation and Transfer
• Authored IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for Equipment Validation
• Performed Annual Product Reviews
• Performed OOS investigations and reporting to the Manager
• Performed 21 CFR Part 11 and c-GMP compliance of Equipment and Facilities
• Gained Working Knowledge on FDA, ICH and ISO regulations
• Gained Working Knowledge on USP, and EPA Compendial Methods
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
• American Chemical Society – Division of Organic Chemistry
• Golden Key International Honor Society
SKILL SET
• Applications: MS Office (Word, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel and Access)
• Tools: Minitab, SQL, PL/SQL, LINUX, Oracle Data Base, SQL Data Base, & Data Ware Houses, Track wise,
EDMS, EDC, CDMS, & Oracle AERS
• Knowledge in LIMS, MES, SPC & Validation (Equipment, Process, Cleaning, Computer Systems)
• Knowledge in Validation Deliverables such as USR, FRS, SDS, DQ, IQ/OQ/PQ, Validation Summary Reports,
RTM
• Knowledge in FDA Regulations, ICH, WHO & other regulatory authorities
• Knowledge in Patent Search