MOHAMMED ARIFUDDIN
***************@*****.***
Summary:
Expertise in HPLC method development, validation and Separation Sciences for pharmaceuticals, developing new analytical test procedures to support the R&D.
Extensive experience working with HPLC, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (Hitachi-2910), IR, pH meter, particle size analyzer (PSA), Viscometer, extruder.
Experience working with Chem-Station, troubleshooting and maintenance of Agilent 1100’s, Agilent 1200’s LC systems.
Experience in Developing SOP’s in pictorial format for all the lab instruments including HPLC, UV and GC to be used at training module.
Expertise in working with GMP and GLP environments.
Extensive Experience in preparing Solutions for the lab, including buffers, Stock Solution, mobile phases, Stress studies Standards and references etc..
Experienced in HPLC method development & validation for dry powders (DPI), designing and performing in-vivo stability & dissolution studies to support Phase-I trials.
Experience in Calibration of Pipettes, Analytical Balances, Spectrometers and Refrigerators
Service-oriented professional with proven ability to manage timely assigned tasks.
Excellent communication, oral and written skills, ability to work as an individual contributor and as a part of a team with problem solving skills.
Education:
Master's in Analytical Chemistry, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Thesis & Publication: Development and Validation of a stability-indicating method for the determination of Adefovir dipivoxil in raw material using reversed- phase liquid chromatography
Bachelors’ in Pharmacy, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
Thesis & Publication: Preparation and Evaluation of Nifedipine pellets by multi particulate liquid layering system.
Key Skills: Chromatographic Analysis, HPchemstation, HPLC, UV, IR, MS office365, SharePoint and Chromatographic Data Systems Millennium.
Presentations:
Development and Validation of a stability-indicating method for the determination of Adefovir Dipivoxil in raw material using reversed- phase liquid chromatography, at the NEIU 25th Annual Student Research & Creative Activities Symposium, April 2017 at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago.
Experience:
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL June 2015 – February 2016
Designation: Chromatography Graduate Assistant
Determined wavelength using UV and structure using IR for standards using Hitachi Spectrophotometer.
Trouble shoot and set up HPLC injection system and flow cell
Drafted SOPs for all the Instruments in the lab including HPLC, GC, UV with the Supervision of the Head of Department.
Networked with supervisor to establish and prioritize glassware, testing, and reagent needs.
Train and assist undergraduates in lab analysis
Preparation of reagents, standards and buffers.
Employer: Hetero Labs Limited, Hyderabad, IND. January 2014 – November 2014
Designation: Analytical Chemist
Hetero is one of the India’s leading generic Pharmaceutical Companies with more than 20 years of expertise in the Pharmaceutical industry. The company is recognized for its strengths in Research and Development, Manufacturing and Commercialization of a wide range of Products.
Analyzed a plethora of tablets, dry powders, dietary supplements for numerous analytes by HPLC and GC. Prepared samples, ran HPLC and GC and reported results according to GLP.
Sampling and analytical testing of raw materials and finished such as temperature, pressure, pH, heavy metals, brix test and calibration of analytical instruments.
Followed company SOP'S in day to day activities, also maintained cGMP/GLP compliance.
Performing quality reviews by direct observations of manufacturing process, quality control and record reviews of shipment of finished products.
Sampling and Quality testing of packaging materials and water for injections, raw materials and semi-finished, finished products including test, sight, smell, pH, moisture, viscosity with the help of pharmacopoeia and in house testing methods.
Perform quality assurance reviews of each batch record for Phase-I trials.
EMPLOYER: UNIVERSAL QUALITY SOLUTION INC. JULY 2016- DECEMBER 2016.
ILLINOIS, USA.
DESGNATION: INTERNSHIP.
UQSI provide operational assistance in Quality functions, Commissioning & Qualification, Validation, cGMP Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, design and construction supervision for new plants.
Experience in calibration of Pipettes.
Experience in calibration of Analytical Balances.
Having knowledge about the calibration and repairing of Spectrometers.
Performed Temperature mapping for refrigerators.
References:
Dr. John Al-Bazi, Ph.D., Head of the Chemistry Department, NEIU
Email: *-******@****.***
Phone no: 773-***-****
Dr. Appal Raju, Ph.D., Head of Analytical Sciences, SUCP
Email: ***********@*****.***
Phone no: +91-98-49-337***
Dr. G. Palleswar Rao, Vice President, Hetero Labs limited
Email: **********@***********.***.
Mahmood khan, Director, UQSI.
Phone no: 847-***-****.