Chandana Davuluri
Graduate Assistant
Austin,TX
Summary
Analytical Chemist with hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP-MS within academic and industrial laboratory environments. Experienced in analytical method development, validation, impurity profiling, and trace-level analysis across biological and pharmaceutical matrices. Strong background in QA/QC, GLP-compliant documentation, ELN maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration supporting R&D, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Chemistry Intern
Freeport McMoran
Safford, AZ
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed advanced analytical testing using LC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP-MS for small molecule and trace-level analysis
- Conducted sample preparation and extraction across complex biological and mineral matrices
- Supported method development, optimization, and validation for R&D and quality investigations
- Interpreted analytical data to identify impurities, anomalies, and trends
- Prepared clear result summary tables and technical reports for internal stakeholders
- Maintained accurate Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) in compliance with GLP and QA/QC standards
- Supported instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to ensure data integrity
- Collaborated cross-functionally with research and analytical teams to support continuous improvement
- Contributed to laboratory safety practices and chemical inventory management
- Central Analytical Service Center
Research Associate Trainee
Hetero Drugs
Hyderabad
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed and validated HPLC analytical methods for impurity profiling of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
- Performed chromatographic analysis and trace-level impurity detection
- Executed sample extraction and preparation across pharmaceutical matrices
- Authored method validation reports and maintained regulatory-ready analytical documentation
- Ensured GLP-compliant ELN records and QA/QC documentation
- Collaborated with QA and regulatory teams to support compliance activities
- Assisted in SOP updates and workflow improvements to enhance laboratory efficiency
- R&D
Research Trainee
Eisai Pharmaceuticals
Vizag
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed LC-MS and NMR analysis for impurity identification in pharmaceutical compounds
- Supported validation workflows, including instrument qualification, calibration, and system suitability testing
- Interpreted analytical data and generated reliable datasets for regulatory submissions
- Maintained analytical documentation in accordance with pharmaceutical quality standards
- Assisted senior scientists with analytical workflows and knowledge transfer
Graduate Instructional Assistant - Chemistry
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Trained and supervised undergraduate students in analytical laboratory techniques
- Supported chromatography, spectroscopy, and solution preparation experiments
- Monitored laboratory safety compliance and chemical inventory management
- Assisted with SOP updates and instructional material improvements
Thesis Research
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Synthesized and characterized heterocyclic compounds using NMR, HPLC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy
- Optimized reaction conditions to improve reproducibility and efficiency
- Applied LC-MS/MS for product characterization and impurity identification
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Texas State University
05.2026
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Andhra University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry
GITAM University
05.2021
Skills
- LC-MS/MS
- HPLC
- GC-MS
- HRMS
- ICP-MS
- ICP-OES
- XRF
- NMR
- FTIR
- Raman
- UV-Vis
- Fluorescence
- Sample preparation and extraction
- Impurity profiling
- Method development and validation
- Trace analysis
- QA/QC
- GLP compliance
- ELN documentation
- Data interpretation
- Result summary reporting
- Empower 3
- ChemDraw
- OriginLab
- LIMS
- Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Websites
Research
- Graduate Instructional Assistant - Chemistry, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, 2024-08-01, Present, Trained and supervised undergraduate students in analytical laboratory techniques, Supported chromatography, spectroscopy, and solution preparation experiments, Monitored laboratory safety compliance and chemical inventory management, Assisted with SOP updates and instructional material improvements
- Thesis Research, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, 2024-08-01, Present, Synthesized and characterized heterocyclic compounds using NMR, HPLC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy, Optimized reaction conditions to improve reproducibility and efficiency, Applied LC-MS/MS for product characterization and impurity identification
Certifications Training
- Introduction to Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), Global Health Training Centre, 2026-01-01, GLP principles, laboratory documentation, data integrity, quality systems
- Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Zamann Pharma Support GmbH, 2026-01-01, GMP regulations, quality assurance, pharmaceutical manufacturing standards
Timeline
Analytical Chemistry Intern
Freeport McMoran
05.2025 - 08.2025
Graduate Instructional Assistant - Chemistry
Texas State University
08.2024 - Current
Thesis Research
Texas State University
08.2024 - Current
Research Associate Trainee
Hetero Drugs
03.2024 - 07.2024
Research Trainee
Eisai Pharmaceuticals
08.2023 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Chemistry
Texas State University
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Andhra University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry
GITAM University