MAYANK PATEL
*** ****** *****, ***** **********, NJ • 908-***-**** • *********@*****.***
Research Associate
• Quality control and laboratory professional with extensive experience in analytical testing, laboratory operations, quality evaluation, technical documentation, and applied chemistry. Skilled in laboratory testing procedures, sample preparation, quality systems, ASTM/ISO methods, instrument handling, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Authored and co-authored 14+ research publications in applied chemistry, laboratory analysis, material evaluation, and quality-focused research activities.
• Experience in laboratory-based testing, analytical evaluation, technical documentation, and scientific data interpretation using standardized procedures.
• Worked on research involving formulation studies, performance evaluation, quality assessment, and laboratory investigation methods relevant to industrial and pharmaceutical environments.
• Familiar with quality-oriented laboratory practices including sample preparation, analytical testing, SOP-based procedures, and technical reporting.
• Strong understanding of laboratory troubleshooting, result interpretation, and process support with emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and quality evaluation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ISTAR College 06/1998 - 03/2026
Associate Professor – Surface Coating Technology
• Mentored and guided numerous students in academic and industrial projects, contributing to their successful placement in national and multinational companies.
• Performed third-party testing for industrial samples, product optimization, quality improvement, and industrial consultancy activities using green chemistry concepts for environment-friendly products.
• Performed laboratory testing, quality evaluation, and analytical analysis using standardized procedures.
• Prepared technical reports, laboratory documentation, and research records.
• Conducted durability, quality, and performance evaluation studies.
• Supervised laboratory operations, testing activities, and quality-focused projects.
• Worked with analytical instruments, viscosity testing equipment, and evaluation methods.
• Supported technical problem solving and laboratory troubleshooting. EDUCATION
B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry
Sardar Patel University India
SKILLS
CORE SKILLS: Analytical Testing & Sample Preparation, ASTM / ISO Laboratory Procedures, Chemical Analysis & Evaluation, Data Analysis & Result Interpretation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Awareness, Laboratory Equipment Handling, Quality Assurance Support, Quality Control & Laboratory Operations, Research & Scientific Documentation, SOP Compliance & Quality Procedures, Technical Documentation & Reporting, Troubleshooting & Process Support. TECHNICAL & LABORATORY EXPERIENCE: Analytical testing and laboratory quality evaluation, Data recording, analysis, and technical reporting, Laboratory troubleshooting and process support, Sample preparation and laboratory documentation, Scientific research and publication experience, Viscosity, adhesion, gloss, and durability testing.