HEENA TANVEER TAWA
Albany,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Chemist with expertise in analytical chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and pharmaceutical quality control. Holding a Master’s in Chemistry from the State University of New York, Albany, and hands-on experience in cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical environments, I possess a solid foundation in HPLC, GC, UV-VIS spectroscopy, and data integrity. Adept at conducting complex laboratory research, troubleshooting experiments, and maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance. Passionate about applying cutting-edge analytical techniques to improve pharmaceutical products and systems, with particular interest in drug development and bioelectronics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
State University of New York
08.2023 - Current
- Conducting Advanced Pharmaceutical Research: Led laboratory sessions focusing on analytical chemistry techniques, including HPLC, UV-VIS spectroscopy, and chromatographic methods, providing students with hands-on experience crucial for pharmaceutical quality control
- Compliance with Industry Standards: Ensured adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and federal safety guidelines, replicating real-world pharmaceutical environments to prepare students for the industry
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: Assisted in analyzing experimental results, identifying data anomalies, and providing expert guidance on experimental design and data interpretation—critical skills for pharmaceutical quality control
- Instrument Calibration & Maintenance: Supervised the calibration and troubleshooting of high-performance instruments, ensuring consistent data quality while maintaining a focus on precision and compliance with regulatory standards
Chemist (QC Laboratory – cGMP Environment)
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
06.2022 - 08.2023
- High-Precision Chemical Testing: Conducted routine and complex chemical analyses (HPLC, GC, titrations) of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with quality specifications and regulatory standards (FDA, EMA)
- CGMP & Regulatory Compliance: Played a pivotal role in ensuring full compliance with cGMP regulations, meticulously maintaining batch records, validating test results, and preparing for both internal and external audits
- Ensured all data and documentation met ISO 17025 and data integrity standards
- Root Cause Analysis & CAPA: Actively participated in the investigation of Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, performing detailed root cause analysis, and implemented Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to restore product quality and prevent future discrepancies
- Instrument Calibration & Troubleshooting: Maintained and calibrated advanced analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, UV-VIS) to ensure the accuracy of results, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuous compliance with regulatory testing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked alongside R&D and production teams to develop and optimize analytical testing methods, ensuring new drug formulations met stringent quality control criteria
- Audit Readiness: Supported audit preparations by providing essential documentation, explaining testing processes, and ensuring all laboratory practices aligned with regulatory requirements for FDA and ISO audits
Analytical Chemist
Emcure Pharmaceuticals
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Comprehensive Stability Testing: Led the design and execution of stability studies for pharmaceutical products, assessing product stability under accelerated and real-time conditions to ensure long-term quality, safety, and compliance with ICH guidelines
- Advanced Instrumentation & Analysis: Utilized a variety of advanced analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, NMR, MS) to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products
- Used Mass Spectrometry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for compound identification and structural elucidation
- Method Development & Validation: Spearheaded the development and validation of robust analytical methods for novel formulations, ensuring that new products met the necessary quality specifications and passed regulatory scrutiny
- Regulatory Documentation & Compliance: Ensured accurate and thorough documentation of all findings in compliance with cGMP standards
- Managed data integrity by documenting results in electronic systems and preparing detailed analytical reports for submission to regulatory bodies
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborated with R&D, formulation development, and production teams to optimize processes and ensure high-quality results across all stages of pharmaceutical development, from research to production
- Quality Assurance & Audits: Actively participated in both internal and external audits, ensuring that all laboratory activities were compliant with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Provided timely responses to audit queries, contributing to smooth audit processes and uninterrupted production timelines
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
University At Albany
Albany, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
HPT/RYK Science College
Nashik, Maharashtra10-2017
Skills
- Analytical Techniques: Proficient in HPLC (Agilent), GC, UV-VIS, IR, NMR, MS, X-ray Crystallography, Electrochemical Characterization
- cGMP & Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth experience with cGMP compliance, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, ISO 17025, OOS investigations, and CAPA implementation
- Data Integrity & Documentation: Expert in maintaining data integrity, creating accurate batch records, and managing electronic/paper data archiving Skilled in chromatography data systems and LIMS
- Pharmaceutical Development: Experience in stability testing, method validation, formulation analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and production teams
- Laboratory Management & Instrumentation: Strong troubleshooting skills with HPLC, GC, and UV-VIS spectrometers Familiar with laboratory management systems and maintaining calibration logs
Certification
- HPLC and Chromatography Techniques – Coursera
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance – edX
- Analytical Chemistry Techniques – Udemy
- Introduction to Green Chemistry – Coursera
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) – LinkedIn Learning
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
State University of New York
08.2023 - Current
Chemist (QC Laboratory – cGMP Environment)
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
06.2022 - 08.2023
Analytical Chemist
Emcure Pharmaceuticals
06.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Chemistry
University At Albany
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
HPT/RYK Science College
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