A.MUTHUKUMARAN
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking senior level assignments in Quality Assurance & Quality Control with an organization of high repute
PROFILE SUMMARY
Dynamic professional with 8 years of international work experience in Quality Assurance and Control and Lab Operations
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and Documentation
Dexterous in ensuring compliance to quality measures and maintenance of appropriate requisite documentation as
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well as records
Proficient in the implementing techniques for improving the operational efficiency and achieving cost savings
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Demonstrated competence in executing a wide gamut of functions viz. data management, analytical research, validation,
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quality control, documentation and co ordination
Conversant with Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Pyrometallurgy, Maintenance and trouble shooting of analytical
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instrumentation, SOP Preparation, Documentation & Filing
A proactive learner with a flair for adopting emerging trends and addressing industry requirements to achieve organizational
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objectives & profitability norms
An energetic, self motivated team leader with hands on experience in requirements gathering, examination, evaluation and
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customization
PROFICEIECY FORTE
Quality Assurance and Control
Maintaining quality standards for in process, incoming materials, and ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms &
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practices as well as identifying gaps and taking corrective action
Overseeing quality issues and implementing towards quality assurance including formulation of procedures, quality assurance
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plans decisions on method and type job inspection and testing, etc.
Ensuring compliance to various quality measures for analytical trials in coordination with unit QC labs.
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Implementing quality tools to enhance quality of products and monitoring adherence to quality systems along with maintenance of
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requisite documents
Lab Operations:
Managing routine maintenance of equipments and lab instruments on a regular basis for smooth daily lab work, higher
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productivity and efficiency
Writing/reviewing detailed documents explaining about the work and its results, in terms of product quality, by ensuring stability &
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determining efficacy
Implementation of new techniques in chemical analysis & preparation of SOP for different laboratory method and follow GLP
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Documentation
Making monthly reports, annual product reports & periodic product review, etc
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Ensuring compliance of various quality measures by maintaining requisite documentation / records
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Preparing daily & periodic laboratory reports for information, compliance & corrective action
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Instrumentation
Possess comprehensive knowledge of the following instruments
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ICP – OES (Spectro Vision) AAS (VarianPerkin Elmer, Schimadzu, Analytikjena ContrAA 700)
XRF Niton Leco CS600 – Sulfur Analyzer
Analytikjena UV Spectrophotometer Color Spectrophotometer
Electro Analyzer PH Meter,
Conductivity Bridge TDS Meter
Ultrasonic Cleaning Bath Flash Point Apparatus and Melting Point Apparatus
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Sep’11: CHEMAF S.P.R.L (Shalina Resources D.R.Congo) as Assistant Manager
Key Result Areas
Developing quality plans and inspection and test plans
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Monitoring the project generated procedures and the implementing the Quality Management System
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Conducting analysis for all bore hole samples, drill core samples, follow up JORC(Australian Joint Ore Reserve Committee)
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procedure & process related samples including in leaching, solvent extraction, electro winning & cobalt hydroxide precipitation
Investigating and analyzing on Cassiterite and Coltan Exploration Ores (Tin Ore & Tantalum Ore)
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Highlights:
Outstandingly carried out the comparison of analytical lab results of geological exploration samples with external international lab,
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which is using to confirm the mineral availability in the pit mines
Aug’09 Jul’11: Rubamin S.P.R.L, Congo as QA/QC Lab In charge
Key Result Areas:
Responsible for managing overall activities pertaining to accuracy and precision on results generated by Wet Chemical Analysis
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and by Instrumental Method Of Analysis
Looked after the quality control process of Sampling (Sample preparation, sample collection) and analysis of different raw mineral
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and ores like Copper, Cobalt ore, Iron ore, Copper slag, Matte, Lime stone, etc.
Highlights:
Played a vital role in pyrometallurgy process for development of production (copper blister); managed the ore purchase from
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different depot and achieved the target.
Sep’06 Dec’08: Hydromet India Ltd., & MIMECO S.P.R.L, Congo as Senior Chemist
Key Result Areas:
Looked after the quality control process of on finished goods (Copper cathode, Zinc oxide, Zinc Sulphate) and involved in
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conducting analysis of different raw materials like Copper ORE, Zinc ash by Volumetric Method and process related samples of
Leaching, Solvent Extraction & Electro winning, etc
Previous Assignment
Sep’06 Dec’08: Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi as Project Assistant
Major Projects:
Recovery of lead from spent lead acid batteries and recovery of Antimony from lead anode slime
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Recovery of copper and recycling of copper chloride solution from spent etchant solution
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Master of Philosophy in Chemistry from Bharathidasan University
2005
Master Of Science in Industrial Chemistry from Alagappa University with 79% marks
2004
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University with 79% marks
2002
IT SKILLS
Well versed with MS Office (Power Point, Word and Excel), Windows, Linux and Internet Applications
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 28th March, 1981
Address: 25, Vairavan Kovil Lane, South Street, Karaikudi, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu 630001
Languages Known: English, Tamil, Hindi, French and Swahili