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Dhara Shah

Jersey City,USA

Summary

With extensive experience in analytical testing and laboratory operations, I have developed a strong foundation in preparing solutions, conducting stability testing, and analyzing test results using advanced instrumentation such as Waters HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, pH meter, and others. Proficient in troubleshooting lab equipment and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, I have demonstrated expertise in data entry using eLIMS System and Empower application for comprehensive analysis. Additionally, The role has involved training and assisting new analysts, maintaining lab equipment, revising SOPs, and conducting investigational testing. With a commitment to quality and safety, I excel in managing daily tasks, organizing workflows, and providing QC testing for various products.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

QC Stability Analyst II

Johnson and Johnson
11.2022 - Current
  • Prepared solutions, suspensions, and media for analytical testing, encompassing dissolution, assay, and impurity analysis of stability samples, utilizing Waters HPLC, UPLC, and various laboratory instruments in adherence to cGMP standards.
  • Utilizing Empower application for comprehensive analysis of test results.
  • Conducted troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
  • Executed data entry tasks using eLIMS System.
  • Engaged in investigational testing to address atypical results.

• Provided training and assistance to new or less experienced analysts as required.

Quality Analyst

Kashiv Biosciences (Formerly, Prolong Pharmaceuticals)
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Prepared test solutions and reagents to conduct tests
  • Performed stability testing for clinical batches by utilizing instruments, such as UV-Vis, pH meter, Osmometer, OSM3 Hemoximeter, HPLC
  • Releasing raw materials and components
  • Responsible for Calibrating and maintaining lab analytical equipments
  • Responsible for writing and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), analytical methods, stability reports and other GMP Documentation.

Research Analytical Technician

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Planned, prepared, and executed laboratory work independently
  • Followed ASTM methods to conduct physiochemical property testing of petroleum materials
  • Responsible for organizing daily tasks and time management and scheduling instrument calibration
  • Provided back-up assistance to other analysts when necessary
  • Followed all procedures related to data documentation, laboratory safety, and good laboratory practices.

Lab Technician

SGS
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Prepared and maintained lab test solutions, reagents and standards
  • Receiving and recording incoming samples, cutting and weighing samples
  • Prepared samples for analysis using organic extractions and sonication techniques
  • Determined presence of preservatives in cosmetic products using HPLC
  • Determined content of Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic using LC/MS
  • Utilizing Agilent Chemstation software used to acquire data and document results
  • Troubleshooting and identifying issues on HPLC
  • Data entry into relevant data management systems
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment.

Chemist

TOTAL Specialties USA
04.2016 - 11.2017
  • Gained experience in eoperation of laboratory equipment within the laboratory
  • Provided QC testing such as viscosity, density, acid value, foam test
  • Color test, IR, XRF (X-ray fluorescence), demulsibility test for the products blended in the plant
  • Recording of test results and guide the production department in the adjustments of batches
  • Assisted with the investigation into a batch that failed to achieve desired results
  • Made batches for formula testing
  • Worked in accordance with SOPs, approved test methods, and cGMPs while performing tests
  • Preparation of certificates of analysis and other customer-required documentation
  • Responsible for ordering lab supplies
  • Practiced good Chemical Hygiene and maintain a clean, safe working environment in the lab.

Junior Chemist

Lanxess (Chemtura Corporation)
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for performing physicochemical tests such as acid value, density, evaporation test, color, viscosity, centrifugation, flash point, and pour point on Raw materials and finished products according to GMP
  • Scrutinized the quality of finished product by performing Filtration, Lead Corrosion, Foam test and IR
  • Communication on quality control results and decisions to lab manager and logistics
  • Performed rigorous analysis with software such as SAP to ensure full traceability of all results and controlled documents.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ, USA
01.2015

Skills

Analytical Thinking

  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Techniques: HPLC, UPLC, FTIR, pH, dissolution, UV-Vis
  • MS Excel

Timeline

QC Stability Analyst II

Johnson and Johnson
11.2022 - Current

Quality Analyst

Kashiv Biosciences (Formerly, Prolong Pharmaceuticals)
09.2020 - 11.2021

Research Analytical Technician

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering
09.2019 - 03.2020

Lab Technician

SGS
09.2018 - 09.2019

Chemist

TOTAL Specialties USA
04.2016 - 11.2017

Junior Chemist

Lanxess (Chemtura Corporation)
06.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Dhara Shah