Analytical chemist/Scientist

HARIKUMAR VEGESANA

M.Pharm.; Ph.D

**** ********* ***

Midland,GA.31820

Cell: 706-***-****

********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Senior Chemist desires a challenging laboratory position to apply expertise in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in chemical analysis, method and process development. Highly inquisitive and innovation oriented to develop better and latest technologies for the economic growth of the company.

SKILLS

Analysis and method development of HPLC, HPTLC and GC.( 9years’ experience)

Operation of FT-NMR, LC-MS, FT-IR and UV spectrophotometers. (9 years’ experience)

Interpretation of NMR spectral data (1H, 13C, DEPT, HMBC, HMQC and COSY).

Interpretation of GC-MS spectral data (Kovats indeces and library search).

Extraction, isolation and purification of bioactive molecules from natural products using chemical and analytical methods.

Excellent technical writing skills and record maintenance as per cGMP and FDA.

Strong communication and teaching skills.

WORK HISTORY

Oct.18- Present Lab Scientist, Sainnocare Pharmaceuticals, Perkasie, PA.

Working on method development and Validations of Pharmaceutical formulations using HPLC and GC.

Solving problems in method development and optimization.

Preparing and maintaining SOP’s and documentation.

Training peers on analytical techniques and method development.

Jan. 2018 to May 2018 Analytical Chemist, High Performance Products and Engineering. Columbus, Georgia.

Developed methods and worked on QC testing of Dextran and pullulan using Viscometer, HPLC, HPTLC, Column Chromatography, GC, LC-MS, FT-IR and UV spectrophotometers.

Tested raw material using chemical and analytical methods.

Designed and synthesized chemical derivatives of Dextran and Levan.

Prepared microbial cultures for fermentation of Dextran and Pullulan.

Maintained SOP’s and records as per cGMP.

Sept. 2012 to Dec. 2017 : Pharmacy Technician, St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA.

Filled prescriptions and prepared I.V medications in aseptic room.

Prepacked solid and liquid dosage forms.

Filled medications in Pyxis on floors and handled CII medications.

Ordered medications from different vendors and maintained inventory.

Charged patients and filed all documents as per Pharmacy board.

Aug. 2007 to Oct. 2010 Professor, V.I.P.E.R, Hyderabad - India.

Worked as Principal and Professor (Medicinal Chemistry). Developed infrastructure and created facilities for research work.

Contributed for the improvement of academic standards by applying modern management techniques.

Taught organic chemistry and analytical chemistry.

Guided students for project work.

Sept. 2003 to Aug. 2007 Senior Scientific Officer, SMS Pharmaceuticals, Hyderabad,

India.

Worked on semisynthesis of Co-enzymeQ10 from solanesol.

Designed methods to improve bioactivity of isolated molecules by synthetic methods (preparation of semisynthetic analogs of 4-Hydroxy isoleucine).

Responsible for the development of new processes to isolate bioactive molecules from natural products.

Formulated neutraceuticals on an industrial scale.

Worked on HPLC analysis and structural elucidation of Pharmaceuticals using IR, MS and NMR.

Maintained documentation as per cGMP and prepared dossiers for FDA.

June 2002 to Sept. 2003 Research Manager, Ayush Herbs Pvt. Ltd, Nagrota - India

Managed R&D and Quality Control functions.

Method development and quality testing of herbal drugs and formulations.

Significant Achievements: Improved process for the isolation of Reserpine.

Streamlined commercial production of herbal extracts.

EDUCATION

2003 Ph.D: Natural Products Chemistry

Guru Nanak Dev University - Amritsar, Punjab,India.

Recipient of Senior Research Fellowship from C.S.I.R, India.

1996 M. Pharmacy (Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya,Indore,India.

Recipient of Junior Research Fellowship from U.G.C,India.

PUBLICATIONS

P.Sridevi, B.Raju, V.H.K.Verma and Rangarao.(2014) Synthesis of derivatives of

4-Hydroxy isoleucine from Fenugreek and evaluation of their anti-diabetic activity. International Journal of Phytopharmacy, 4(1), 06-10.

P.Sridevi, K.S.Prashant, M.Bhagvan Raju and V.H.K.Verma. (2011). Preparation of semi-synthetic derivatives of isolated solanesol from Tobacco scrap and evaluation of their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 4(10),3620-3623.

Pattari Lohita and VHK Verma.(2010) Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of Antibacterial activity of Litsea Glutinosa bark ethanolic extract. Pharmacology online, 1:618-623.

V.H.K.Verma and G.D.Kiranbabu. (2008) Essential Oil composition of Bothriochloabladhii by HPLC. Journal of Essential Oil Research, 20(1), 55-57.

V.H.K.Verma and Bikram Singh. (2002) Isolation, Characterization and Quantitative estimation of thiophenes from Tagetes species by HPLC. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 79(6), 546.

V.H.K.Verma and Bikram Singh. (2002) Characterization of polyphenols in Bauhinia variegata by HPLC. ‘39th Annual Convention of Chemists' held at Nagarjuna University from December, 22 – December 26, 2002.

V.H.K.Verma, Umar Mehamood and Bikram Singh. (2001) Clerodane diterpenoids from Ajuga bracteosa. Natural Products Letters, 16(4),25.

V.H.K.Verma and Bikram Singh. (2000) Isolation, Characterization and Quantitative estimation of thiophenes from Tagetes species. ‘National Seminar on Frontiers of Research and development in Medicinal Plants' held at CIMAP, Lucknow from September, 16 – September 18, 2000.

REFERENCES

1. Dr. DindiViols,

Principal Scientist,

HPPE LLC.

Ph: 832-***-**** E.mail: *****@*****.***

2. Mr.Justin Fussell,

St.Francis Hospital.

Ph: 912-***-****

3. Mr. Kenneth Harrell,

Pharmacist,

St. Mary’s Road Pharmacy.

Ph: 706-***-****

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