Astha Christian **************@*****.*** 646-***-****
Objective:
To obtain a post entry level Analytical R&D position in a growing Pharmaceutical Institution where I can use my knowledge and Personal
experience to help the Institution develop further and flourish my knowledge along with.
Education:
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
M. S. Pharmaceutical Sciences and Industrial Pharmacy, May 2012
Specialization: Cosmeceuticals, Aerosol Technology
Skills:
• Execute Wet chemistry tests and Instrumental analyses to ensure the products meet the criteria for identity, purity, strength and physical
characteristics they are desired to possess.
• Adept in operation, instrumentation and troubleshooting HPLC, AAS, UV/Vis, Karl Fischer, Dissolution Baths.
• Competent in Compendial( USP/EP/JP) tests and In house tests.
• Ability to work in team environment and individually.
• Self-starter, quick learner, multi-tasker.
• Acquainted with SOPs. GMPs, GLPs, FDA regulations and CFR guidelines.
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite.
• Softwares known- Chromeleon, ChemStation, SpectrAA, Empower, Rheology Advantage
Experience:
Scientist I
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Piscataway, NJ January 2014-
• Carrying out Assay, Impurities, Content and Blend Uniformities and Dissolution by HPLC for Stability (ANDA) Batches of
Suspensions, Transdermal systems, Ointments and gels.
• Performing various Physical tests like Sieve analysis, Viscosity ( by Rheometer and Viscometer), Density, Osmolality, etc.
• Performing various Dosage form specific tests like Adhesive migration, Peel Adhesion, Release Liner Peel, etc for TDS.
• Carrying out Method Validations and assisting in report writing for the same.
• Calibration of HPLCs, Dissolution Baths.
• Maintaining In house Solid Reagent Inventory
• Perform Raw Material analyses using Wet chemistry when needed
• Maintain accurate Lab Notebooks and records according to GLP requirements.
• Training Interns and colleagues.
Associate Scientist June 2013-October 2013
SGS Life Sciences, Fairfield, NJ
• Assay, Purity and Dissolution Method validations and verifications.
• Trace Metal analyses by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy ( Flame/ Graphite Furnace)
• Compendial testing for Raw materials and Finished Products (USP/EP/JP)
• Operation and troubleshooting of KF( Gravimetric/Titrimetric), UV/Vis, AAS, HPLC (Agilent)
• Extractable and Leachable testing
• Assist in report writing for Extraction and Leachables Projects
• Peer review of raw data
• Maintenance of AAS, Dissolution baths
• GMP documentation and data entry-LIMS
• OOS Investigations, Root cause determinations, Change Controls
Associate Scientist September 2012-May 2013
Novartis-SGS FTE Project, East Hanover, NJ
• Carrying out Assay, Impurities, Content and Blend Uniformities and Dissolution by HPLC for Stability (NDA) and Clinical Release
Batches of Tablets, Capsules, Powders, Suspensions.
• Assisting in manufacturing of developmental scale batches for NDA formulations
• Assisting in troubleshooting if any while optimizing the formulation
• Carrying out dissolution profiles and comparison studies for the developed formulations
• Assist in report writing and data compilation for the analyses carried out
• Carrying out Method Validation
• Operation and troubleshooting of KF, UV/Vis, HPLC( Agilent/Waters), Dissolution Systems( Apparatus I, II, IV)
• GMP Documentation and data entry-LIMS
Associate Scientist May 2009-August 2009
Cadilla Pharmaceuticals, Gujarat, India
• Assist in Pre-Formulation and development of Zydovudin.
• Manufacturing Lab Scale batches.
• GMP Documentation
Internee May 2008-August 2008
Cadilla Pharmaceuticals, Gujarat, India
• Trained in Pre-formulation and formulation development of Solid/Liquid dosage forms at Lab scale
• Trained in operation of UV/Vis, HPLC
• Trained in routine QC testing
H1B Transfer required
References Available on request