Prashant Patel
Chemist
Norristown,PA
Summary
Versatile Chemist works with different types of chemicals, compounds and materials. Proficient in performing tests and documenting results. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities developed over 7+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chemist
US Specialty Formulations
Allentown, PA
05.2019 - Current
- Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.
- Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
- Collaborated with cross-site and cross-functional teams in research and development, EH&S, product marketing and manufacturing engineering to establish framework for successful development programs and align objectives across teams.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate
High Chemical Company
Levittown, PA
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Plan, review and approve manufacturing quality process systems with a knowledge of pharmaceutical engineering.
- Design and validate systems to monitor process variables and respond to anomalies during production.
- Communicate with different departments to ensure the product meets the desired quality while following SOPs.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ 01.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
Mumbai 06.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Lab equipment calibration
Batch record analysis
ISO 9001 manufacturing standards
Results interpretation
Recordkeeping requirements
Inventory auditing
Equipment management
Process validation
Operations management
Policies and procedures
Verbal and written communication skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Chemist
US Specialty Formulations
05.2019 - Current
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate
High Chemical Company
02.2016 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
01.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
06.2009 - 05.2013