HARSIMRAN KAUR NAGI
Toronto, ON 249-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented chemistry professional with a PGDM in Chemical Laboratory Analysis from Lambton College. Skilled in laboratory techniques, quality control, and assurance, passionate about ensuring product quality and safety and seeking opportunities to apply expertise in chemistry to roles in quality assurance/control, chemist or laboratory analysis. Experience
Lab Analyst, Bureau Veritas
Saint-Laurent, Quebec May 2024- Aug 2024
• Analyzed water and soil samples for suspended and dissolved materials
• Skilled in documentation and report preparation according to SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Experienced with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for data management.
• Operated necessary instruments to complete tasks (pipettes, balances, ovens, centrifuges, pH electrodes, etc.)
• Specialized in method validation, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical instruments.
Research Assistant, Delhi University
Kalindi College, New Delhi April 2020- July 2023
• Conducted a research project and compiled a report on the In-Silico Anti-viral Study of Flavonoid Derivatives against SARS-CoV-2.
• Incorporated Pharmacokinetics, ADMET Properties, and Molecular Dynamic Simulation.
• Collected data through literature reviews, formulated molecules using ChemSketch software, and studied protein-ligand interactions using AutoDock software.
• Presented posters at the International Conference on Recent Trends in Drug Discovery and Development.
Education
PGDM in Chemical Laboratory Analysis
Lambton College, Toronto Sep 2023- April 2025
• Handled equipment such as HPLC, GC, MS, and AES.
• Accomplished analytical procedures like volumetric, gravimetric, potentiometric, UV- VIS, and wet chemistry methods.
• Explored details of various ISO standards that include ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, and ISO 14000.
• Gained theoretical and hands-on experience in analysing various compounds, including heavy metals, using multiple methods and instruments like AAS, AES, and radiochemical instruments.
• Tested air quality using Draeger tubes.
• Learnt Six Sigma Improvement technique through six sigma projects and measurements using DMAIC methodology.
BSc (H) Chemistry
Delhi University, New Delhi Aug 2019- May 2022
• Acquired theoretical knowledge on different disciplines of Chemistry, like organic, inorganic, analytical, polymer, nanotechnology, green chemistry and physical Chemistry.
• Gained hands-on experience in volumetric, quantitative, qualitative, and gravimetric methods of analysis.
• Explored the world of Chemistry and learned more about its applications in various fields, including daily life, through seminars and workshops. Skills
GC-MS HPLC ICP-MS UV-Vis FTIR Sample Preparation Method Development Environmental Monitoring Soil/Water Analysis Air Quality Testing Risk Assessment Calibration QA/QC GMP Compliance SOP Writing Data Interpretation Statistical Analysis Troubleshooting LIMS Minitab Anova Molecular Dynamics Simulation ADMET Analysis Pharmacokinetics Literature Review Attention to Detail Critical Thinking Problem Solving Team Collaboration Technical Communication Time Management Ethical Responsibility Projects
Capstone Project Analytical Research
Lambton College, Toronto Jan 2024 - April 2025
• Worked on the heavy metal analysis in landfills and prepared a literature review and sampling plan.
• Examined the concentration of around ten different heavy metals in solid wastes collected from the campus.
• Performed an environmental audit on how these wastes are collected and disposed of on the campus, validated, and optimised the stock solution.
• Used MP-AES methodology to evaluate the concentration of heavy metals on a ppm scale.
Relevant Coursework
Delhi University, New Delhi Dec 2021- May 2022
Completed a value-added course on Fundamentals of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology organised by the Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi.