Chemist

Thiruchelvi “Chelvi” Thiruvathavoorar

*** ***** ***** **, **** 13 Dunellen NJ 08812

646-***-****, ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To be a part of an organization that would let me make use of my skills and knowledge to serve its purpose in a better manner and also that would help me grow as an individual in my professional life.

EDUCATION

BS: Chemistry with honors (2003), University of Jaffna, Srilanka.

MS: Industrial Pharmacy (2009), Long Island University, NY

SKILLS

Lab:

HPLC GC AA

NMR UV/Vis IR MS Spectrophotometer Wet Chemistry Recrystallization Distillation Dissolution

Wet granulation Suspension Encapsulation Direct compression

Neutralization and coating (controlled and immediate release)

Computer: Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Access, Front Page, Powerpoint and Outlook.

CHEMISTRY EXPERIENCE

Assistant Lecturer

Chemistry Department, University of Jaffna, Srilanka Jan 05 - Aug 05

• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry and chemical separation.

• Supervised students' laboratory work.

• Evaluated and graded students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.

• Supervised undergraduate research work.

• Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Lab Technician

Chemistry Department, University of Jaffna, Srilanka Jan 04 - Dec 04

• Monitored product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.

• Compiled and interpreted results of tests and analyses.

• Set up and conducted chemical experiments and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy.

• Conducted chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.

• Prepared chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.

• Maintained, cleaned, and sterilized laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Wrote technical reports or prepared graphs and charts to document experimental results.

• Performed laboratory safety procedures.

Research Assistant

Chemistry Department, University of Jaffna, Srilanka Aug 02 – Aug 03

• Performed Acid-base, precipitation, redox, coplexometric and iodometric titrations.

• Performed Physical chemistry practical in kinetics, viscometry, conductometry, potentiometry, stability, surface chemistry, pH, density testing etc.

• Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure, relationships and reactions utilizing chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.

• Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments to ensure proper working.

• Formulated, improved and customized products, equipment, formulas, processes and analytical methods.

• Conducted quality control tests.

• Prepared test solutions, weighed compounds and reagents for laboratory tests.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dietary Assistant

Mary Manning Walsh Home, New York, NY May 06 – present

• Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.

• Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.

• Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.

• Take food orders and relay orders to kitchen or serving counters.

• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.

Customer Service

Canyon Properties, Inc, Syosset NY Mar 06-Sep 08

• Accepted payment from customers and made change as necessary.

• Requested and recorded customer records and computed bills using cash registers.

• Resolved customer complaints.

• Prepared food items and beverages.

References upon request.

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