Rehan Basta
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Results-driven scientist with comprehensive background in analytical chemistry, known for delivering accurate and reliable data. Proven track record in method development and validation, consistently supporting high-quality research outcomes. Valued team collaborator, adaptable to evolving project needs, and committed to achieving results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Analytical Chemist at the Radiochemistry R&D Department
NUSANO INC
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2024 - Current
- Developed standard operating procedures, work instructions, OJTs, validation protocols, and validation summary reports.
- Established document control system.
- Built department’s training program and trained lab personnel.
- Working with vendors and suppliers to purchase necessary lab equipment.
- Contributed to Instrument Qualification Program by auditing and reviewing qualification protocols and reports.
- Execute instrument qualification protocols.
- Schedule instruments for preventative maintenance.
- Implemented Electronic Laboratory Notebook system.
- Trained on ALARA principles, Rad worker I &II.
Sr. Principal Scientist/Analytical Research Fellow at R&D Department
WATSON/ACTAVIS/ALLERGAN/TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS
Salt Lake City, Utah
2004 - 01.2024
- Performed analytical testing on Transdermal, Sublingual, Semi-Solids (creams, lotions, ointments, foams, and gels), and Liquid products according to ICH guidelines for various methods (assay, enhancer content, dissolution, related substances, residual solvents, and particle size) utilizing HPLC, UPLC, GC, various dissolution equipment, microscopes, and G31D.
- Performed data analysis and review.
- Performed method development, validation, and analytical testing for various methods utilizing HPLC, UPLC, GC, dissolution, microscopy, particle size, and Raman spectroscopy.
- Developed, validated, and performed IVPT/IVRT studies.
- Member of the Global Empower software SME team.
- Site Empower SME assisted the department with establishing master projects, custom fields, reports, and project archiving and restoration.
- Member of the Global Particle Size SME team.
- Served as a certified trainer, mentoring junior scientists.
- Assisted manufacturing facility with product investigations and special analytical studies.
- Assisted management with lab investigations, discovering root causes and helping with the implementation of CAPAs.
- Performed analytical testing to assist the formulation team with developing new products.
- Consulted with different teams in the R&D department with the intent to complete analytical testing, investigations, CAPAs, and CRL responses in a timely manner.
- Reviewed new analytical methods to ensure feasibility and predict problems at an early stage.
- Assisted with maintaining laboratory cleanliness and laboratory audits.
Analytical Research and Development Scientist
LIPOICINE INC.
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2004 - 2005
- Worked with solid dosage products.
- Modified HPLC methods for analyzing products.
- Performed stability testing following ICH guidelines.
- Performed forces degradation studies to evaluate the stability of different products and the suitability of HPLC methods.
- Performed dissolution and solubility screening studies.
- Analyzed DSC data for physical stability.
Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Conducted research on synthesis, structural, and reactivity patterns of transition metal-pentadienyl related complexes.
- Utilized Schlenk Techniques to perform synthesis of air-sensitive compounds.
- Published twenty-six articles published in scientific journals.
- Served as a teaching assistant for several classes (General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab, and Spectrometric identification of organic compounds).
Education
PhD - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT01.2004
Master of Science - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT01.1998
Skills
HPLC GC UPLC PDA Detector Fluorescence Detector Light Scattering Detector UV Detector Dissolution App 2 Dissolution App4 Dissolution App 5 Dissolution App 6 Dissolution App 7 Malvern G31D Microscopy & Raman ID Spectroscopy Malvern Zetasizer Malvern Spraytec Osmometer Tensiometer Density Meter pH Karl Fischer Titration/Water Content Instron IVRT IVPT ICP-OES Empower Software Site Super User Particle Size SME ELN (Electronic Laboratory Notebook) Data Analysis Data Review Trackwise Glorya SmartSolve Egnyte Lab Investigations CAPA 21 CFR Part 11, 210, 211 Regulations Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) cGLP Technical Review Data Integrity Principles FDA Regulations ICH Guidelines Stability Testing Method Validation Method Transfer Organic Synthesis Organometallic Synthesis Distillation/Schlenk Techniques Good laboratory practices Laboratory management Data interpretation Experimental Design Lab Operations Chromatography techniques Finished products analysis Documentation Technical Writing
Accomplishments
- Developed and validated chromatographic methods, physical testing methods, and particle size methods.
- Performed stability and batch release testing in a timely manner.
- Performed lab investigations and root cause analysis to determine corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)
- Assisted the analytical department to address FDA CRL letters.
- Performed method transfers.
- Certified Trainer and training coordinator
- Authored Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, On-Job-Training, Protocols, and Validation Summary Report
- Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) implementation
- Synthesized several compounds.
- Published twenty-six articles in scientific journals.
Timeline
Sr. Analytical Chemist at the Radiochemistry R&D Department
NUSANO INC
04.2024 - Current
Analytical Research and Development Scientist
LIPOICINE INC.
01.2004 - 2005
Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
01.1998 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Sr. Principal Scientist/Analytical Research Fellow at R&D Department
WATSON/ACTAVIS/ALLERGAN/TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS
2004 - 01.2024
PhD - Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Training
- Attended several Waters courses in Empower software custom fields, data integrity (ALCOA+ principles), and PDA data acquisition.
- Waters seminar in the usage and maintenance of UPLC.
- Agilent ICP/MS Operation and Maintenance course.
- Trained on Inductively coupled plasma – optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) operation.
- Trained by Malvern Analytical in the usage of G31D microscopy.
- Trained by Malvern Panalytical in the usage of Zetasizer.
- Trained by SOTAX in the usage of Apparatus 4 drug release.
- Trained by Agilent on ICP-MS.
- Attended training by Mirion on HPGe Genie and Apex Guard software.
- Attended several seminars in cGMP and cGLP practices.
- Trained in proper DEA practices for handling-controlled substances.
- FDA seminars in IVRT & IVPT method development and validation.
- Compliance Training