ANIL KUMAR VELAM (ANIL) AKUNURI

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Professional Summary

Analytical Scientist in Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad, India 2016-2021 Associate Scientist in Syngene International Ltd, Bengaluru, India 2014-2016 Executive in Mylan Laboratories Ltd, Hyderabad, India 2008-2014 Academics Summary

MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, ICFAI University, India 2017-2019 MS in Analytical Chemistry from JNT University, Hyderabad, India 2005-2007 BS from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India 2002-2005 Job responsibilities

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories as Analytical Scientist (June 27, 2016-March 11, 2021)

Analytical method development and validation of small molecule API, intermediates and raw material by HPLC.

Method development and analysis of residual solvents by GC.

Isolation of impurities, impurity profiling and identification of known/unknown impurities by LCMS.

Method development and validation for quantification of Genotoxic impurities by LCMS/MS.

Performing enzymatic digestions for Peptide mapping

Performing de novo peptide sequencing of Liraglutide and Semaglutide

Analysis of drug substances as per pharmacopoeias and In-House specifications.

Execution of technology transfer of analytical methods to Quality control labs.

Handling of laboratory Incidents, performing investigations by route cause analysis and CAPA

Generate Analytical test reports and Certificate of analysis, preparation of method development reports, protocols, specifications.

Periodic calibration of analytical instruments like HPLC and GC

Mentored trainee analysts in operation of analytical instruments and GLP in AR&D setup.

Maintain GLP and GDP in analytical laboratory adhering to SOPs and compliance

Documenting daily lab work in Electronic Lab Notebook Syngene International as Associate scientist (December 16, 2014 - June 20, 2016)

Provided analytical support for drug discovery lab in library synthesis projects by LCMS in a CRO set up.

Purification of NCEs using Prep HPLC and mass assisted HPLC.

Performed reaction monitoring for drug substances and its intermediate stages by HPLC and LCMS.

Analytical method development by HPLC and to develop mass spectrometry compatible methods based on the HPLC/UPLC profile.

Release of test results and CoAs by SAP result share tools. ANIL KUMAR VELAM (ANIL) AKUNURI

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Mylan Laboratories as an Executive (October 6, 2008- December 4, 2014)

Development and validation of bioanalytical methods and analysis of biological samples like plasma and urine using LCMS in perfectly maintained GLP environment.

Experienced in extraction techniques for sample preparation like liquid-liquid extraction, solid phase extraction and precipitation methodologies.

Preparation of method development reports, method validation protocols and reports.

Faced regulatory audits with agencies like US-FDA, WHO and FDA-Thailand. Core competencies

Ability to maintain lab with minimal supervision, attention to detail and handle pressure during high priority projects with effective stakeholder management

Monitoring and coordinating with Calibration teams and external vendors for the preventive maintenance and calibrations of instruments in the lab.

Drafting protocols, standard procedures based on the project requirements and designing, executing the experiments based on the documented protocols.

Communicating project outcome and summarizing experimental data to managers

Procuring and monitoring solvents, chemicals, and consumables for day-to-day lab activities.

Co-ordinating with EHS team for safe keeping of the lab, listing out expired chemicals and solvents for their safe disposal.

Training of new analysts and mentoring technical trainees in the lab.

Coordinating monthly safety trainings with EHS team for lab scientists.

Good Communication, Interactive, Team player and Management Skills

Good Documentation, Laboratory and EHS practices

Meeting timelines with dedication and commitment Instruments Handled

HPLC (of different make i.e., Waters, Agilent, Shimadzu) coupled with different detectors like PDA, UV and ELSD with Empower 3 Software

UPLC (Waters H-class, Bio H-class, Acquity systems) coupled with PDA and QDa detector with Empower 3 Software

Gas Chromatography (Agilent 7890B liquid injector and 7697A Head space injector) with Empower 3 Software

LC-MS Systems:

Waters Xevo ® TQD MS with MassLynx Software

Waters Synapt G2Si Q-ToF HDMS with MassLynx Software ANIL KUMAR VELAM (ANIL) AKUNURI

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AB-SCIEX ® API-2000, 4000, 5500 Triple Quad MS with Analyst Software

Agilent Single Quad 6130 combined with Chemstation Software

Waters 3100 combined with Mass Lynx ® software, and Waters SQD coupled with UPLC combined with Mass Lynx software

Thermo Scientific-TSQ Quantum Ultra combined with LCQUAN™ Quantitative Software

GC-MS Systems:

Shimadzu QP 2010 series with Lab solutions software Technical Trainings

Attended a training on ‘Mass Spectrometry Basics and Applications’ conducted by Lab India, Gurgaon in 2011 and in 2014

Attended Operational training on LC-MS/MS (Model: Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum Ultra) in 2012

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