Deval Patel
Carol Stream
Summary
Scientist recognized for an ambition, dedication, and resourcefulness with an extensive and varied background in Pharmaceutical Industry. Recognized as a motivating team member, inspiring project leader, innovative thinker, and trusted decision maker. Over six years of experience and exceptional knowledge in Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Division. Vastly acquainted with all lab procedures wet chemistry, visual, pH, Titrations, Karl Fischer, and Particle size Analyzer. Exceptional knowledge of analytical instruments laboratory instrumentation including but not limited HPLC/UPLC, GC, ICP-OES and ICP-MS. Support Packaging and responsible for team building and helping continuous improvements in the overall quality of the packaging, labeling, and inspection process of the sterile fill/pack lines. Assured products are manufactured strictly to company procedures and regulatory standards, and responsible for cGMP compliance throughout the facility. Extension experienced with Pharmaceutical Analysis, Method Development and Validation, Process Validation with protocols testing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Chemist
GE HealthCare
01.2025 - Current
- Ensure readiness of QC lab to finish Cardiogen-82 Testing efficiently and meeting GMP guidelines, initiates, reviews and approves documents to ensure quality attributes are met. Apex Gamma software experience using Veeva for SOP in addition to SAP access.
Scientist PD (Analytical)
Fresenius Kabi
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Testing new RAW materials in the Physical Analytical group for method and product development studies and write up including optimization and validation based on USP., E.P., NF.
- Performing all IQ, OQ and PQ as if needed for new instrument based on the Company Calibration Policy.
- Perform all new product physical analytical Chemistry testing based on USP, E.P., NF testing the in-coming raw materials, In-Process, Finished and Stability testing for both non-GMP and cGMP studies.
- Physical Testing of Raw Materials includes, Visual, pH, Weight/Water Loss, Volume Check, Density, Viscosity, LOD, UV/Vis, TLC, FTIR, ROI, Hunter Color, Osmolarity, Manual Titration including Auto titration, including advance testing as Karl Fisher Titrations, Particle Size Analyzer and CCIT Testing.
- Advance Testing on New Product Development as HPLC, UPLC, GC, ICP-MS as needed if required based on new drug protocol studies.
Senior Chemist
Sunstar Americas Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Based on Company requirement for new RAW materials for Method development, transfer, optimization, and validation based on USP., E.P., J.P., NF and FCC guidelines.
- Performing all IQ, OQ and PQ as needed for new instrument based on the Company calibration Policy.
- Perform all analytical Chemistry testing based on USP, E.P., J.P., NF and FCC specifications by testing the in-coming raw materials, In-Process, Finished and Stability testing for Dry Mouth Rinse, Gels and Sprays for the Hydral Products and GUM Products.
- Testing of TOC, Conductivity Testing for Micro Samples as needed.
- Additional Toothpaste testing for basic Organoleptic testing, Visual, pH, Density, Viscosity, LOD testing to more advance testing Karl Fisher as HPLC, UPLC, GC using Empower software.
Senior Chemist
Fresenius Kabi
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Evaluate, interpret, and trend analytical results and stability data for Drug substance characterization.
- Managing raw data review, analysis, report writing and laboratory investigations (OOT/OOS/CAPA).
- Supervise and trained new colleagues, mentor routinely new analyst for all analytical chemistry training and troubleshooting of instruments as needed.
- Thorough knowledge of cGMP, GLP, GCP, compendia requirements and FDA regulations.
Certified Pharmacy Tech
Basinger Pharmacy, Independent Retail Pharmacy
01.2012 - 01.2015
Education
Ph.D. - Plant and Crop Sciences Division
University of Nottingham
UK01.2009
M.S - Plant Genetic Manipulation
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom01.2004
M.S - Biotechnology - First Class Honours
S.P.University
GUJARAT, INDIA01.2002
B. S - Microbiology - First Class Honours
S.P.University
GUJARAT, INDIA01.2000
Skills
- Excellent logical approach to solve problems
- Strong working knowledge including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of wet chemistry and all analytical instruments
- Qualified Trainer and expertise in performing testing on Visual, pH, UV VIS, FTIR, LOD, TLC, HPLC, UPLC, GC, KF, ICP-OES ICP-MS, Particle Size Analyzer instruments
Timeline
QC Chemist
GE HealthCare
01.2025 - Current
Scientist PD (Analytical)
Fresenius Kabi
01.2021 - 01.2025
Senior Chemist
Sunstar Americas Inc
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Chemist
Fresenius Kabi
01.2015 - 01.2019
Certified Pharmacy Tech
Basinger Pharmacy, Independent Retail Pharmacy
01.2012 - 01.2015
M.S - Plant Genetic Manipulation
University of Nottingham
M.S - Biotechnology - First Class Honours
S.P.University
B. S - Microbiology - First Class Honours
S.P.University
Ph.D. - Plant and Crop Sciences Division
University of Nottingham