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SHRUTI V. PATEL

201-***-****

***************@*****.***

** ******** ******* ** ******, Pennsylvania 18040

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as a Scientist in the field of Pharmaceutical research

and analysis.

EDUCATION

. MS in Pharmaceutical sciences, concentration in Industrial Pharmacy-

GPA 3.43 (2012-2014)

Long Island University, Brooklyn NY

. Research project - Prediction of drug solubility in mixture of

lipids, surfactants / cosurfactants and cosolvents used in Self

micro emulsifying drug delivery system and determine thermodynamic

behavior of drugs in lipidic solvents.

-Product development and characterization of microemulsion based

gel of Fluconazole with the help of Phase diagrams.

-Preparation and characterization of Topical gels at different

concentrations of Verapamil HCl and Clotrimazole using penetration

enhancers.

. BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences - GPA 3.93 (2006-2010)

(Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,India)

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

Industrial pharmacy? Pharmaceutical Analysis? Physical Chemistry? Advanced

Physical Pharmacy? Advanced Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics? Dosage

Form Design? Physical Pharmacy and Transdermal drug delivery system.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Master's Level Research, Long Island University, Brooklyn NY:

(MAY 2013- SEP 2014)

Designed and analyzed Self micro emulsifying system for oral delivery

of poorly soluble drugs. Developed mathematical models based on

cosolvency model to predict solubility in mixture of lipidic solvents

and understanding solubility behavior using thermodynamic parameters.

. Experience in developing methods of validation and content

uniformity using HPLC and UV-Vis Spectroscopy in accordance with

ICH guidelines

. Screening, assessment and acceptability of surfactants, lipids and

cosolvents (HLB, oil to water ratio, drug compatibility,

thermodynamic properties of mixing)

. Experience in emulsion science with the help of phase diagram

study.

. Worked on experiments following appropriate laboratory/technical

procedures, calibrated related instruments and implemented QbD

principles.

. Prepared SOP's, technical reports and other documentation practices

according to pharmaceutical cGMP guidelines.

. Presented data at weekly meetings, maintained laboratory notebook

and ordered lab supplies

. Applied formulation basics on Transdermal products, especially

Topical gels and creams followed characterization of the formulated

product using Frantz cell apparatus, Brookfield viscometer, pH

measurement and analyze its stability following cGMP guidelines

. Identifying self micro emulsifying region with different

concentration of lipidic solvents using phase diagrams

. Develop and statistically analyze cosolvency and thermodynamic

model to predict solubility in mixture of solvents

. Performed analysis of solvents using pH meter and Brookfield

viscometer

. Performed dissolution assay and stability tests on solid dispersion

. Participated in design of experiment (DOE) studies in optimization

process

. Presented accurately, clearly and completely presented scientific

results and conclusions of work to internal and external audiences.

. Detailed observations and scientific analysis of data to interpret

results to identify trends and to perform basic statistics

involving multi-factor studies

. Knowledge about curve fitting with non-linear regression analysis

and familiar with Phoenix software.

Teaching assistant, Long Island University, Brooklyn NY : (JAN 2014-AUG

2014)

. Assisted Pharm. D. (Undergraduate) students in pharmacy compounding

laboratories every week

. Taught concepts of physical pharmacy and wet chemistry like pH,

conductivity, viscosity, titration

. Assisted in explaining essential communication skills between patient

and pharmacist.

Pharmacy technician, Silver Rod Pharmacy Brooklyn, NY : (JULY 2013-JULY

2014)

. Experienced and learned required Dose calculations, Compounding,

Labeling, negotiating with Insurance and Dispensing in accordance

with Board of Pharmacy.

. Always enjoyed working with colleagues from diverse culture very

creatively

. Ability to develop professional relationship with Physicians, Insurer,

Suppliers and Patients while working as Pharmacy technician.

Internship at Unicare Remedies Pvt. ltd. India.(2010-2011)

. Performed tests on samples batches such as dissolution assays, water

uptake evaluation by Karl Fischer method, Chromatographic purity,

particle size distribution using Light scattering density or Particle

size analyzer

. Developed and validated pharmaceutical raw materials and finished

products for strength, identity, impurities and dissolution

performance

. Presented analytical development in departmental and company project

teams

. Carried out API and solid dispersion characterization with X-ray

diffraction, FTIR and DSC study.

. Can troubleshoot methods used in the Quality Control Laboratory,

ability to investigate and analyze test failures with further

interpretation

. Lab batching for various consumer products

. Ability to understand physico-chemical properties of materials in use

and their relationship to topical formulation development followed by

its performance and optimization

. Experience with optimization of methods for process validation,

stability and developmental samples to be used in regulated

environment

. By applying scientific principles identified deficiencies or issues

and solved problems of complexity

. Organized and maintained database(s) to track samples, analytical

data, and stability time points.

. Completed work adherence to appropriate scientific, regulatory and

safety standards covering cGMP, cGLP, ICH, FDA, OSHA, SOPs industry

guidelines for comparative study of

. Ability to perform tests, procedures and experiments applying

specialized skills, knowledge and equipments

. Assisted in preparing and maintaining regulatory documents with

external clients, agencies and corporate sites.

HONORS AND AWARDS

. Awarded with Gold medal for the academic excellence throughout the

Bachelors of Pharmacy

. Member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association

. Registered Pharmacist - Gujarat state Pharmacy council, India

. Member of American association of Pharmaceutical scientists

PERSONAL SKILLS

. Proficient of MS office applications : Microsoft Word, Microsoft

Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

. Ability to multitask, mathematical skills and critical thinking

. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

. Effectively communicate technical information with good oral and

written communication

. Knowledge of safety and industry standards

. Active interest in conducting thorough research and patent searches.

. Flexible and comfortable enough to adjust to change based on needs.

. Modify and refine techniques and procedures to meet research

objectives

. Perform statistical analysis and further interpretation and evaluation

of results

. Keeping up with reports and presentation effectively to meet deadlines

. Ability to lift at least 25 pounds

. Good communication and collaboration skills to deliver on-time and

results up to the mark.

Reference available upon request.

Requires no future sponsorship for visa status.

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