Project Management Analytical Chemistry

Cosmetic Lab Manager/ Toxicology Lab Supervisor/Flavor Chemist/Chemistry Educator

Highly motivated, passionate, and organized science leader with over fifteen years of experience in Inorganic, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry, the Food Flavor Industry, the Cosmetic Industry, Clinical Research Labs, and Nanomaterials.

Have proven abilities in project management, R&D, critical analysis, and problem-solving. Have broad knowledge in Food Flavor and Cosmetic formulations, new product development, microbial testing, GMP, GLPs, data collection practices, statistical analysis, QA & QC in the laboratory procedures and compliances.

Skills

Instrumentation: ICP-AES, ICP-MS, LCMSMS, Micromeritics Gas Adsorption Analyzer 2020, Auto titrators, Laboratory meters, spectrophotometers, Viscometers, Refractometers

Project Management: Experimental Design, Quality Evaluation, Management and Leadership skills

Synthesis: Hydrothermal Synthesis of Zeolites and MOF, Cation exchange on Zeolites

Technical Software: Diamond Version 3.2 Office, PowerPoint & Multimedia, Mass Hunter, LIMS

Microbial Testing: Aerobic Plate Count, Total Coliform /E. coli, Yeast & Mold, Salmonella Formulation: Cosmetic & Food Flavoring Products

Certification: Compound Flavor Training, Leadership Management, Toxicology Lab supervisor

Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi

Work Experience

Lab Manager

US Advanced Medical Research Inc/ Hylunia Skin Care - Las Vegas, NV 2020 to 2023

•Have a strong working knowledge of Cosmetic formulation method development, validation and

microbial testing of cosmetic products, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment

•Reviewed Sop’s, QA/QC procedures, trained the team on lab functions & microbial testing

•Maintained cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Procedures), GLPs (Good Laboratory Procedures), FDA and state regulations records, CA prop 65

•Interacted with vendors and worked on purchase contracts for lab consumables and equipment. Scheduled lab and production equipment maintenance and facility sanitation

•Organized and maintained the microbiology and cosmetic product labs and budgeting of the microbiology lab

Toxicology Lab Supervisor

EMS Toxicology, Global Research Institute, CWPC - Las Vegas, NV 2015 to 2018

• Analyzed LC-MSMS Data analysis of drugs of abuse panels, reviewed, and released clinical reports on LIMS/LabDaq. Maintained and troubleshoot Agilent 6460,6400 series LC-MSMS Chemistry Analyzer, Nimbus, Tecan - Liquid handling process

•Prepared Standards, Controls, Internal Standards, and Calibrators, Sample preparation for drugs including Opiates, Opioids, Alcohol, Synthetics

•Performed proficiency testing, maintained QA & QC in the laboratory procedures, GLPs, and updated SOPs to improve performance and sustain consistent result

•Experience in CAP, CLIA compliances and regulations, COLA inspection

Lead Flavor Chemist

Basic Food Flavors Inc - Las Vegas, NV 2014 to 2015

•Have developed new products by creating new experimental designs, conducting pilot experiments, and rebalancing flavor in a product matrix by reformulating flavors using sensory science and statistics. Have experience in blending, batch making, and mixing of food flavor products

•Created two new products that have savory, umami fatty notes with a clean label

•Supervised the daily manufacturing operations in the flavor production

Graduate/Teaching Assistant

UNLV - Las Vegas - Nuclear Energy University Program, Department Of Energy, 2009 to 2013

•Synthesized alkali and alkaline zeolites, LTA, FAU, LSX, RHO, GIS using hydrothermal synthesis, ion-exchanged and characterized using PXRD and determined their chemical composition using ICP - AES, MS

•Assessed the interaction of Kr and Xe with the zeolitic adsorbents by using Micrometrics Gas Adsorption Analyzer 2020

•Lab Instructor for B.S Nursing and General Chemistry students

Online Chemistry Teaching Faculty

Everonn Systems India Ltd, 2005 to 2007

•Have worked as an instructor, content developer, and proofreader for 6th -12th-grade chemistry in the online platform

•Enlightened the significance of chemistry and its application using various student-centered learning methodologies involving animations, quizzes, debate, and puzzles that have facilitated the creation of positive learning opportunities

India, Senior Grade Chemistry Teacher

Annai Veilankanni High School - Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2002 to 2007

•Have mentored and taught high school students for 5 years in Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry theory and labs with the responsibility for curriculum design, creating study materials, and classroom management

•Established and maintained positive relationships with students, and parents to foster an environment for open communication and support in academics

Education

M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry and Nanomaterials

University of Nevada - Las Vegas, NV 2009 to 2013

M.S. in Chemistry

University of Madras - Chennai, India 2000 to 2002

B.S. in Chemistry

Manonmaniam Sundaranaar University - Tirunelveli, India 1997 to 2000

Awards

Best Essay - Indian Oil Corporation Limited- 2004

Received National and State awards under the teacher’s category for the best essay under the topic “Petroleum Conservation and Greenhouse Gas emissions” from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, India

Groups

Las Vegas Tamil Academy- LVTA-2015-Present

Created and organized classes to teach kids aged 4-16 the language Tamil and its culture through LVTA - a non-profit group since 2015

Las Vegas Tamil Sangam 2015-2016

I have served as a BOD in LVTS for a year and have organized various community events

Publications

Assessing zeolite frameworks for noble gas separations through a joint experimental and computational approach Keith V. Lawler, Amit Sharma, Breetha Alagappan, Paul M. Forster Microporous and Mesoporous Materials Volume 222, 1 March 2016, Pages 104-112

Thesis: “Assessing Different Zeolitic Adsorbents for their Potential Use in Kr and Xe Separation” University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 2013, Las Vegas, NV

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