JAYESH SONJE
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a job position at a reputed pharmaceutical firm with an opportunity to apply my abilities and skill set.
EDUCATION:
Masters in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, New Jersey Institute of Technology GPA 3.7
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Pharmacy (Universit y of Mumbai) GPA 3.6
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Formulation Scientist, NJIT November 2012-January 2013
Experience of working in wet chemistry laboratory on the preparation of orally dispersible nano-film.
Knowledge of preparing polymer solutions, performing mechanical tests and quality tests on samples to measure Viscosity
of the polymer solution using Brookefields Rheometer.
Manufactured oral strip films by incorporating the stable Nano-suspensions, amorphous and micro crystalline forms of poorly
soluble drugs
Performed preformulation studies using different polymers and surfactants and in combinations like PVP 40, PF 127, E3,
SDS, tween 80 and studied the particle aggregation behavior of the drugs like Itraconazole, Ibuprofen, sulfamethoxazole,
ascorbyl palmitate, griseofulvin etc.
Vilberry pharmaceuticals ltd: June 2012
Performed a basic level market research for the company to launch their orthopedic drug products in different ma rkets.
Prepared a questionnaire for survey regarding awareness among people for arthritis, joint pain and old age problems which
would help company to market their drug to the target patients.
Pfizer India ltd April 2012 - May 2012
Summer Intern in Quality Control department and Manufacturing Unit
Assisted in testing of products like Listerine and veterinary product samples using sonicator, pH meter, Ultraviolet
spectroscopy and training on Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
Precise Chemi Pharma, India May -June 2011
Intern with department of Quality Control and Manufacturing Unit of pellets and tablets (enteric and sugar coated),
manufacturing of bulk drugs, quality assurance and packaging.
PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
MASTER’S PROJECT ( Graduate ) - Computational chemistr y and molecular modeling of Central Nervous System
Nicotinic Ligands for α7β 4 receptors by using the softwares like Alchemy, S yb yl 1.3x and Mopac7
Research project ( Undergraduate )
Development of stable effervescent anti-hypertensive granules from a natural source like Althaea officinalis (hibiscus) in order to
evaluate an alternative drug for the existing therapy with minimal side-effects.
PRESENTATION ON TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM –
In a competition organized by IPA SC- Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Students forum, Vashi (India).
SEMINAR ON NANOROBOTS
Aim of the seminar was to introduce novel drug delivery system that is would prove as the basis for futuristic drug delivery
system.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Adept at basic computer skills like Microsoft Office, MS Project and knowledge of softwares related to chemistry like SYBYL,
Alchemy, Mopac.
PERTINENT COURSEWORK:
Validation and Pharma industry – Theoretical knowledge of 21 CFR part 11, 211, 210, 820, Gxp, validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), URS and
technical knowledge of Organic chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical analysis.
VOLUNTARY WORK:
Treasurer, Sanskar (Indian Students Association), New Jersey Institute of technology: Responsible to manage funds and maintain
the budget for the association.