EKTA ANISH PATEL

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OBJECTIVE

Desire a challenging and rewarding position as a Chemist where experience, educational background, and interpersonal skills will be effectively utilized.

Technical Skills

• Analytical instrumentation: GC, HPLC, UV, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), Karl Fisher, AAS, Polarimeter, Potentiometer, pH meter, and conductivity meter.

• Excellent knowledge of GMP, cGMP, GLP and safety.

• Multi-task person with strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Able to adopt and apply new technologies quickly and efficiently.

• Document and review the experimental data identify OOS and troubleshoot in process.

• Good at instrument calibration (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintenance.

• Good knowledge of SOP, cGMP, GLP, USP/EP, ICH.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Bachelor in Pharmacy from R.C. Patel college of Pharmacy, Maharashtra, India

(U.S. Equivalence: Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences by Educational Credential Evaluators.)

Master in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Science

(Northwestern University, Evanston, IL – Degree will be anticipated in Dec. 2012)

Academic Experience

Learn Six Sigma Project for process improvement using DMAIC techniques in Northwestern University.

• Effectively applied DMAIC techniques by evaluating problem statement and understand the root cause analysis.

• Prepare project charter and manage the timeline define for each phase. Performed Toll gate review for each phase during this project.

• Prepare Fishbone diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, Process Map and FMEA to identify the actual root cause of the problem.

• Implement the corrective and preventive actions for the given situation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Claris Life Sciences Ltd. India April 07 to May 09

Quality Control Chemist

Claris Life Sciences Ltd., the flagship company of the Claris Group, is a major player in Indian pharmaceutical sector aiming to become a globally competitive player. The company's range of products and delivery systems extends across Parenteral Nutrition, Anesthesia, and Plasma Volume Expanders, Anti-infective, Dialysis and Transplant, Oncology & Infusion Therapy. Globally, the company operates in more than 76 countries. It is one of USFDA approved company in India.

• Routine analytical testing of Stability samples, raw material, API, in-process samples in accordance with department procedures and specification.

• Experience running complex HPLC & GC assay independently and take immediate action troubleshooting any problem arise.

• Use, care and trouble shooting of instrument and test equipment like HPLC, GC & ICP.

• Performed 5S workshop and Lean Manufacturing methodology during process improvement project at Claris Life Sciences.

• Responsible for the matrix duties like waste and sample disposal, maintenance and care of water-bath, sonicator, rotary evaporator, and safety eyewash flush.

• Assist group leaders in finding cause of any OOS results and Lab investigations.

• Responsible for verification of work done by peers and provided effective guidance to new analysts and interns from school.

• Suggested ideas to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in department.

• Ability to apply scientific knowledge to daily testing, data management and problem solving. Always seeks information about new work and applied new knowledge and skill to practical use on the job.

Kamron Laboratories Ltd., India August 05 to March 07

Quality Control Chemist

Kamron Laboratories Ltd. has been set up in 1990 for manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations in dosage forms like Tablets, Capsules, Liquid Orals, Dry Syrups, Eye Drops and Injections. The company’s range of products extends across Proteolytic, Anti-Emetic, Gastro Intestinal, Antibiotics, and Anti-Cough Antistaminic Anti-Cold.

• QC testing including UV, GC, HPLC, and physical testing on raw materials and released drug product. Experience with method development and validation.

• Review QC data. Ensure testing conforms to appropriate standards of identity, strength, quality and purity for components.

• Maintains and develops scientific awareness and identifies actual and potential opportunities form the company.

• Participates on Project Teams and ensures that scientific input meets the project's current and future requirements.

• Develops professional skills to enhance job expertise and awareness of company policies for GMP, GLP, SOP and safety regulations.

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