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Formulation Research, Drug delivery, Quality assurance

Location:
Toledo, OH
Posted:
July 11, 2014

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Chandrasekhar Garapati

****, *** **** *****, *** 163, Toledo, OH 43614

Cell: 419-***-**** Email: acexwb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Research:

. Analytical skills- HPLC, GC, TLC, UV-Visible Spectrometer,

Spectrofluorimeter

. Solid state characterization (FTIR, DSC, TGA, PXRD, SEM)

. Small molecule formulations

. Manufacture of tablets and capsules (sieving, granulation drying,

compression)

. Modified release dosage forms (nanoparticles, micelles)

. Particle size characterization (Dynamic light scattering, TEM)

. Cellular uptake studies (Confocal Microscopy, Flow cytometry, TEM)

. Invitro dissolution studies

Quality Assurance:

. Standard operating procedures

. GLP, GMP, ICH Guidelines and Equipment qualifications

Computer:

. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

. Statistical software (SAS, SPSS)

. Agilent Chemstation and Thermo Xcalibur

Communication:

. Positive interpersonal skills demonstrated through teaching experience

. Excellent oral presentation skills demonstrated through poster and

podium presentations

. Scientific writing skills showing precision and attention to details

(published papers)

. Capacity to take additional responsibilities including leadership

roles demonstrated through my experience as Production Officer

Administrative:

. Efficient planning and organizational skills with the ability to

prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines, demonstrated in academic

and work outcomes

. Ability to provide efficient administrative and financial management

on research projects, demonstrated through utilizing the grant money

received for graduate research project

EDUCATION

M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences(Major: Industrial Pharmacy)

2012-2014

The University of Toledo,

(GPA- 3.84/4.0),

Thesis: Development of erythrosine nanoparticles for Chronic Sinusitis

using Photodynamic Therapy

B.S. Pharmacy

2007-2011

Manipal University, Manipal,

(GPA- 3.72/4.0)

WORK EXPERIENCE 1 year of research experience, 1 year of industrial

experience and

6 months of teaching experience

Teaching Assistant (University of Toledo) Toledo, Ohio

Responsibilities August'13- Dec'13

. Taught, prepared, and organized undergraduate biology laboratory

courses

. Prepared slides of different animal tissues for microscopic

examination

Achievements

. Received excellent student teaching reviews

Research Assistant (University of Toledo) Toledo, Ohio

Responsibilities August'12-July'13

. Validation of methods by using HPLC, UV-Visible spectrometer and

spectrofluorimeter

. Analyzed particle size and zeta potential of samples by Dynamic Light

Scattering

. Prepared samples for Transmission electron Microscopy

. Review scientific literature

. Provide computational research support and presentation of the

research work

Achievements

. Published a book chapter and a research paper which are under review

> C. Garapati, S.H. Boddu, R. Baugh. Development of erythrosine

nanoparticles for Chronic Sinusitis using Photodynamic Therapy.

International Forum of allergy. 2014 (under review)

> C. Garapati, H. Gupta, S.H. Boddu. Tailoring the drug release

using excipients. Springer. 2014 (under review)

Production Officer (Mars Therapeutics and Pvt. Ltd.) Hyderabad, India

Responsibilities August'11- June'12

. Assuring compliance to all procedures and policies concerning all

areas of manufacturing, packaging, quality and safety of tablets and

capsules

. Supervising manufacturing personnel equipment in equipment set up and

process in accordance with cGMP's, BMR's and SOP's

. Review product batch records for accuracy of entries, compliance to

established limits, specifications and presence of all verification

signatures

. Provide assistance to management in the revision and/or writing of

SOP's to assure accuracy and completeness in conduction the

manufacturing process

. Provides leadership and valuable participation in team activities

that will contribute to and enhance the overall effectiveness of

Company

. Coordinate with other departments like QA, QC for daily activities

Achievements

. Efficiently prioritized and organized workloads in a constantly

changing environment to meet daily and weekly schedules

. Commended by supervisor and management for the quality and

consistency of my performance

INTERNSHIP

Worked as an intern for 150 hours at Auctus Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad,

India

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Master's

. Thesis-Development of erythrosine nanoparticles for Chronic Sinusitis

using Photodynamic Therapy

. Qualitative uptake of polymeric nanoparticles in Staphylococcus aureus

cells (Summer Research)

. Evaluation of an Innovative Eye Drop Formulation for Posterior Uveitis

Therapy (Adjuvant Project)

Bachelors

. Improving the bioavailability of Metformin hydrochloride using ?-

cyclodextrins

. Evaluation of Australian Guidelines for Congestive Heart Failure

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Podium

. C. Garapati, S.H. Boddu, R. Baugh. 2013. Development of erythrosine

nanoparticles for Chronic Sinusitis using Photodynamic Therapy. ARS

2014, Las Vegas, May 16-17, 2014.

Posters

. C. Garapati, S.H. Boddu, R. Baugh. 2013. Development of erythrosine

nanoparticles for Chronic Sinusitis using Photodynamic Therapy. PGSRM,

Iowa City, June 6-8, 2013; AAPS, San Antonio, Nov 10-14, 2013

. C. Garapati, K. Gnanashyam. 2010. Evaluation of Australian Guidelines

for Congestive Heart Failure. IPC, Manipal, Dec 17-19, 2010.

HONORS/ GRANTS

Received the Graduate Research Award of $2000 for outstanding research in

graduate studies.

POSITIONS HELD

. Served as a Program coordinator at the Mid-West Graduate Research

Symposium held on March 29, 2014 in Toledo, OH

. Served as a Head Volunteer at the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress held

from 17-19 December, 2010 in Manipal, India

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

. American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

. Graduate Student Association at The University of Toledo

. Phi Kappa Phi Society

REFERENCES

. Dr. Sai Hanuman Sagar Boddu, Advisor (acexwb@r.postjobfree.com)

. Dr. Kenneth S. Alexander, Professor (acexwb@r.postjobfree.com)

. Dr. Jerry Nesamony, Assistant Professor (acexwb@r.postjobfree.com)



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