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Dharmendra Desai

Clifton,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Lab Manager with extensive experience in managing laboratory operations, overseeing research projects, and ensuring high-quality standards. Strong leadership as a Production Supervisor and organizational skills with a proven track record of over 25 years of experience in achieving results.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Manager

Gordon Terminal Service Co of NJ
02.2023 - Current
  • Administration and Supervision of all laboratory personnel and daily analytical work, to ensure adherence to latest versions of standard methods and other documented procedures, and to GTSC overall Quality Assurance Program.
  • Administration of the training process for certification of all laboratory personnel.
  • Planning and execution of method development, validation and verification in response to client needs or business growth plans.
  • Managing laboratory responsibility also includes verification of daily sample analysis using ASTM, equipment and instrument calibration, maintenance, setup, purchasing, validation, as well as replacement of obsolete ones when necessary.
  • Focal point for laboratory quality control, oversight and review of quality control data on a routine basis, in coordination with the Quality Assurance Manager.
  • Technical review and approval of analytical results for accuracy, completeness and measurement traceability.
  • Identification and investigation of non-conformance, initiation and documentation of Corrective and Preventive Action Reports for issue that affect quality of laboratory output.
  • Co Ordinate with Clients include ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, BP - Castrol, Total Lubes, P66, Ergon on regular basis for product updates and overall performance of QC activity.
  • Performed regular operation and calibration of equipment that includes Kinematic Viscometer, EDXRF, ICP, CCS, IR, KF, Air bubble release, Particle count, Foam Tendency, Color, Flash Point, Emulsion.
  • Products include Engine oil, Hydraulic Oil, Gear Oil, Turbine Oil, ATF, Marine Oil.
  • Manage and executed ExxonMobil QP & G audit to make sure QC parameters are in place.
  • Maintain ASTM Proficiency Testing Program and client RR on regular basis to make sure overall operation is in accordance with standards.
  • Perform SQC chart for process control, proper equipment operation consistency and technician performance.

Production Supervisor

Gordon Terminal Service Co of NJ
11.2000 - 02.2023
  • Responsibility includes manufacturing of all kinds of Lubricant that includes Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Gear Oil, Turbine oil, ATF, Marine Oil.
  • Manage union employee, daily production log sheets, shipment including inbound and outbound of tanker trailer, railcars, 300 gallons totes, 55 gallons drums, 16 gallons kegs, 5 gallons pails, manage and execute daily production related, client related, safety related issue and employee training.
  • Shipment also includes #2 and #6 oil in Barges and Ships.

Production Supervisor

Frutarom Meer Corporation
01.1999 - 10.2000
  • Managed start-up, shutdown and troubleshooting of batch/continues operated plant which include process equipment such as Stills, Percolators, Spray Dryer, Scrubber, Cutting Machine, Milling machine and Blender.
  • Supervised and managed product packing including liquid extract and spray dry powder.
  • Enforced safety guidelines established by company and government regulation.
  • Manage 10-12 union employees.

QC Chemist

Concord Laboratories
07.1998 - 01.1999
  • Perform Assay, CU and Dissolution of finish product and stability of drugs using HPLC, UV, IR, Dissolution and Disintegration Unit.
  • Verifying and testing of raw material using techniques such as TLC and Moisture analysis to confirm it meets specified requirement and follow USP standards.
  • Prepared daily reports of tested drugs and raw material.

Chemical Process Engineer

Navin Fluorine Industries
11.1996 - 02.1998
  • Manage start-up, shut down of Freon 11,12 and 22 manufacturing plant.
  • Ensure proper functioning of process equipment that include Reactor, Scrubber, Distillation column, Dryers, Filters, Compressors, Pumps and valves using DCS system.
  • Monitor the performance of P & ID controllers that includes temperature, pressure, level and flow controllers.
  • Documented production and packaging related log sheets, ensure proper disposal and handling of waste generated from Freon manufacturing process.

Education

BS Chemical Engineering -

Pune University

Skills

  • QC Co Ordinator
  • Client Assistance
  • Technical knowledge of laboratory analysis, operation and workplace safety
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Excel

Certification

NJ State Blue Shield Boiler License

Personal Information

Title: Lab Manager

Timeline

Lab Manager

Gordon Terminal Service Co of NJ
02.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor

Gordon Terminal Service Co of NJ
11.2000 - 02.2023

Production Supervisor

Frutarom Meer Corporation
01.1999 - 10.2000

QC Chemist

Concord Laboratories
07.1998 - 01.1999

Chemical Process Engineer

Navin Fluorine Industries
11.1996 - 02.1998

BS Chemical Engineering -

Pune University

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