Quality Control Assistant
Resume:
SHANTANU SANJAY CHANDRATRE
**** ***** *****, *** *, Omaha, NE 68131 *******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a research or an analytical position in a pharmaceutical industry which can utilize my knowledge and
expertise and can in turn provide me with professional career growth.
EDUCATION
Master of Science
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences Aug 2011-Feb 2014
Graduate Research Assistant
Adviser: Dr. Alekha K. Dash
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Pharmacy Aug 2007-May 2011
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s College of Pharmacy, University of Pune, India
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), Ambad, Nashik, MH, India
Intern June-July 2010
o Worked in the Pharma production department (Tablet, Ointment, Liquid dosage form
manufacturing)
o Analyzed some batches of tablets in the Quality Control lab.
o Learned various aspects of GSK’s production system, QMS (Quality Management System),
EHS (Environment Health & Safety)
o Contributed in performing in process control tests for Tablet & liquid oral dosage forms as a
part of Operational Quality on shop floor
TECHNICAL SKILLS
During the Masters Program and as a Graduate Research Assistant, learned various aspects of EHS and cGLP
Analytical: Proficient in development and validation of HPLC (Shimadzu), UPLC (Waters Aquity) and
UV spectrophotometer (PharmaSpec, Shimadzu) protocols
Solid state characterization: Expertise in Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC 60, Shimadzu),
Modulated DSC (Q2000, TA Instruments), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA 50, Shimadzu), Karl
Fisher titrimetry, particle size and zeta potential analysis (Brookhaven Instruments), IR
spectrophotometer, Raman spectrometer (Bruker Instruments)
In vitro techniques: Trained to handle various mammalian cell lines for in vitro studies. Maintained the
cell lines using cell culture techniques like cell passaging, cryopreservation and reanimation of cells.
Imaging techniques: Trained to use imaging techniques such as light microscopy (Leica), hot stage
microscopy, hands on experience with Confocal Microscopy
Proficient in performing disintegration, dissolution studies
Worked with instruments like spray dryer (B290, Buchi), high pressure homogenizer, Next Generation
Impactor (NGI), osmometer, ball mill, ultracentrifuge, tablet compression machine
Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, writing softwares like RefWorks and
Mendeley
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GRADUATE RESEARCH WORK
Masters Thesis: Development and characterization of multifunctional nanoparticles for targeting
differentiated cancer cells as well as cancer stem cells containing two anticancer agents with different
mechanisms of action (cyclopamine and paclitaxel)
Chandratre S, Dash A, ‘Preparation and characterization of multifunctional solid-lipid nanoparticles for
cancer therapy’, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Conference 2013,
San Antonio, TX
Chandratre S, Dash A, ‘Effect of method of preparation, stabilizer and storage conditions on the
stability of glyceryl monooleate-chitosan nanoemulsions’, American Association of Pharmaceutical
Scientists (AAPS) Annual Conference 2012, Chicago, IL
Chandratre S, Chauhan H, Dash A, ‘Crystallization inhibition of GMO-chitosan nanoparticles during
lyophilization process’, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Conference
2012, Chicago, IL
Dhapare S, Chandratre S, Dash A, ‘Cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of nanoparticles containing both
hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs’, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
Annual Conference 2012, Chicago, IL
Chandratre S, Dhapare S, Chauhan H, ‘Solubilization and stabilization of poorly soluble drugs’,
Nebraska Epscor Conference 2011, Omaha, NE
As a part of the graduate research assistantship, helped in organizing various Analytical and
Formulation skills laboratories for the undergraduate students at Creighton University. Assisted
in analyzing their samples and evaluating them.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
Creighton University AAPS Students’ Chapter
o Vice Chair (Oct 2012-Oct 2013)
o Treasurer (Oct 2011-Oct 2012)
Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
References will be provided upon request.
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