Dhanalakshmi Babu
Edison, NJ,NJ
Summary
High Proficiency Quality Control Chemist with 10+ years of experience in research, Advanced analytical tecniques including Gas Chromatography (GC's), Mass spectrometry, IC, Piezoocn and Ametek moisture analyzers for critical gas mixtures. Solid foundation in chemical analysis and quality control. Skilled in maintaining a highly structured Laboratory environment, ensuring strict conformance to operating procedures, ISO directives and calibration requirements. Proven ability to lead complex instrument troubleshooting, repair and vendor coordination to minimize downtime and ensure product quality compliance for customer release.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Chemist
Airliquide Advanced Materials
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough quality control analyses using advanced analytical techniques.
- Developed and implemented standardized testing procedures to ensure product consistency.
- Executed advanced chemical testing and gas chromatography (GC) techniques to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Managed inventory and processed purchase and service requests using SAP systems to maintain operational efficiency.
- Troubleshooting, Maintenance and resolving instrumentation issues, enhancing laboratory productivity and accuracy.
- Proficient in GC, GC-MS, Piezoocon, Ametek moisture analyzer, Mass Spectrometry, Gas handling and safety protocols
- Analytical method development, Glove box handling,LIMS and Quality control methodologies.
- Ensuring accuracy and precision through Metrology studies and calibration stds.
- Played a key role in Internal and External audits for Quality assurance.
- purchase requisition and purchase order management for critical laboratory equipment, services and standards. Provided guidance on internal procurement processes, Perform service entry sheets and Goods receipt.
- Vendor communication for quotes and status updates for major purchases, checking Agilent repairs.
- Troubleshot complex instrumentation issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Developed robust validation protocols for new analytical methods, ensuring their reliability and accuracy.
- Managed inventory of chemicals and supplies, reducing costs through strategic procurement practices.
Laboratory Analyst
Eurofins Test America
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Perform routine analytical test procedures and operate standard analytical instruments (GC, FTIR, IC).
- Prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins TestAmerica’s Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.
- Analysis of PolyChlorinated Biphenyl 8082A, Organochlorine pesticides 8081B
- Preparation and analysis of Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (EPH) in solid and water samples using NJDEP EPH. DRO, QAM, Fingerprint sample
- Perform Analysis of Fluoride, Chloride, Bromide, Nitrate, Nitrite, Orthophosphates, sulfate by Ion Chromatography (IC)
- Wet chemistry techniques: Analysis of sulfite, chloride by Titration method. Analysis of fluoride by Electrode method, determine PH, Total solids, Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques.
Medical Lab Technician
Shankara Nethralaya
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Collected blood samples by undertaking precautionary measures against infection and contamination in a timely manner
- Labeled and procured blood and other specimens according to specific requirements in a variety of settings such as EDTA for CBC, Fluoride for sugar, Citrate for coagulation tests and Heparin for blood gases
- Operated and maintained laboratory instruments including auto pipette, centrifuges, oven, incubators, Stat fax, cell counter
- Conducted laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Differentiated between significant and insignificant laboratory findings based on patients’ clinical history and tests results
- Ensured proper storage of blood and various samples according to barcode and date of collection
- Performed venipuncture through use of instruments such as vacutainers, butterfly needles and syringes
- Utilized automated blood cell counters and computerized autoanalyzer’s for tests such as CBC, Lipid Profile, LFT and Kidney function
- Haematology & Clinical pathology : Blood collection, Haematology routine tests, (Hb, pcv,Tc,Dc, ESR) Special tests including Basic coagulation, coagulation profile, HbElectrophoresis, LE cell preparation ,Blood grouping, urine routine analysis...
- Clinical Biochemistry: Test to be done by manual methods and also in semi Auto Analyser.preparing buffers, and standard reagents, chromatography analysis, Routine tests (blood glucose, urea, creatinine, lipid profile, iron and IBC, Liver function tests, Electrolytes using Electrolyte analyzer, various package tests, spectroscopical methods, absorption, chromatographic techniques.
- Research Biochemistry: Special tests include Angiotensin Converting Enzyme. Biochemical testing on proteins, Capillary Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, UV, qPCR, ELISA, Programming various parameters ( posted for 1½ years).Worked in Research biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry
- Histopathology: sections was taken, Routine staining (H&E) and also special staining.
- Microbiology: Staining,(routine and special), Processing of various specimens, setting up the culture, putting up the Biochemicals & sensitivity., serology tests, special tests...
- Genetics and Molecular Biology : Cytogenetics- setting up the culture, washing, harvesting, Karyotyping. DNA isolation , (sequencing and PCR setting was done).
- A unit of Medical Research Foundation
Medical Lab Technician
Kalliapa Hospital – Renal Center
08.2000 - 01.2001
- Performed routine blood tests using automated blood cell counters (Beckman Coulter) and routine bio chemical tests using semi-auto analyzer.
- Renal panels bio-chemistry test performed using electrolyte analyzer.
Education
Masters in Public Administration -
University of Madras
Chennai, INDIA01-2004
Diploma - MS-Office
Post-Graduation diploma - Medical laboratory Technology
Voluntary Health Services, Multi Speciality Hospital
Chennai, INDIA01-2000
Bachelor of science - Biochemistry
University of Madras
Chennai, INDIA05-1999
Skills
- Analytical Techniques: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Spectroscopy (IR, UV/Vis), concentration and Moisture analysis KF Titration, Wet Chemistry, Chemical analysis
- Equipment: Troubleshooting analytical equipment, equipment calibration and qualification
- Tools & Software: LIMS, SAP, Experience with statistical software (JMP, Minitab), Openlabs
- Compliance: cGMP, GLP, ISO 9001, Laboratory Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Documentation
- Quality management systems and Quality Assurance
- Method development and Method validation
- SOPS, Good laboratory practice, Safety protocols,
- Chromatography techniques, Data interpretation,
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, Metrology studies
- Project management, Time management, Decision making, Goal setting
- Knowledge in Gas manifold systems, Glovebox Usage for Advance chemicals
Timeline
Quality Control Chemist
Airliquide Advanced Materials
08.2021 - Current
Laboratory Analyst
Eurofins Test America
10.2018 - 08.2021
Medical Lab Technician
Shankara Nethralaya
01.2001 - 04.2004
Medical Lab Technician
Kalliapa Hospital – Renal Center
08.2000 - 01.2001
Masters in Public Administration -
University of Madras
Diploma - MS-Office
Post-Graduation diploma - Medical laboratory Technology
Voluntary Health Services, Multi Speciality Hospital
Bachelor of science - Biochemistry
University of Madras