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

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

State University of New York

Albany, USA

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

Nashik, India

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

Nashik, India

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, NY

05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

HPT/RYK Science College

Nashik, Maharashtra

10-2017

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