NIKUNJ PATEL

** ****** ***** *****, *** # C

Milford, CT 06460

acuuzw@r.postjobfree.com

832-***-****

SUMMARY:

A chemist with over 3 years of experience:

QC Chemist performing a variety of assays of raw materials, granulation, and finished product testing.

Production Executive performing duties including dispensing raw materials, granulation, oversee compression and coating and manage a team of chemists.

Biophysical chemistry tools and techniques such as molecular docking by Swiss PDB viewer and VEGA ZZ

Accessing CAS data sources (STN, SciFinfer), and Google Patents.

Effective problem-solving, oral & written communication, time management and interpersonal skills.

Reliable at meeting project deadlines.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Chemistry May 2016

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT

Bachelor of Pharmacy September 2010

S.C.S college of Pharmacy, Rajiv Gandhi University- Harapanahalli, Karnataka, India

ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROJECT:

Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT February - April 2015

In silico study of Salvinorin A by Swiss PDB viewer and VEGA ZZ software

Results: Drug Salvinorin A and its analogue binding to the kappa-opioid receptor producing effects similar to narcotic drugs. The use of this drug would lessen the use of narcotic drugs, thus making it effective for withdrawal patients

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory Assistant February 2015 – May 2016

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

Preparing standard solutions using raw materials for the General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,

And Nursing laboratory

Perform inventory of lab supplies and basic maintenance of lab instruments

Uphold good laboratory practices

Centurion Laboratory, Division of Centurion Remedies, Baroda, India

Quality Control Chemist February 2013 - June 2014

Analysis of raw materials and finished products using HPLC, UV Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, titration, extractions, pH meter, viscometer, Karl Fisher, Dissolution and Disintegration Apparatus

Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to solve problems efficiently. Detecting problems with instrument or with sample.

Efficiently and accurately process result.

Production Executive February 2011 - January 2013

Documenting records as required by WHO, cGMP guidelines

Documenting of Batch manufacturing record

Batch requisition and new batch formulations

Production planning and management of process in each steps and distribution of work to the authorized persons