SHAREEN P. PILLAY
RAHWAY,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Researcher (Analytical Drug Discovery) with more than 3 years of experience. Broad background in Pharmaceutical Drug formulation and Drug Discovery. Worked in various Laboratories and Quality Departments assisting in Noval drug innovation. Contributed to many projects and analytical technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist III - Analytical Chemist - Small Molecule
Parexel International
01.2023 - Current
- Performs analytical method development and method validation.
- Performs chromatographic analysis using various ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and gas chromatography (GC) techniques.
- Follows GMP compliance requirements and Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate (ALCOA) documentation principles.
- Utilizes Empower chromatographic software and performs analysis of drug formulations and drug products.
- Performs Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) analysis along with method and instrument troubleshooting, specifically for liquid chromatography (LC) and GC methods and systems.
- Remote
Scientist II (Chemist-2)
Talent Burst
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted a Phase 1 and Phase 2 drug research study, including dissolution testing of the new formulation in various media.
- Investigated new drugs on HPLC and UPLC systems, performed content uniformity testing on new formulations and stability studies of dosage forms.
- Performed troubleshooting of HPLC, UPLC, and UV instruments.
- Conducted Water activity study on multiple tablets.
- Utilized software such as Empower FR3, FR5, Spotfire, Minitab, Design Expert.
Quality Control Chemist
Health Pharma
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Analyzed quality of raw material, in-process product, and final products.
- Prepared SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) and helped senior chemist for Method Development.
- Handled HPLC, Infrared spectroscopy, UV (Ultraviolet) spectroscopy, and Dissolution Apparatus.
- Documented method of preparation of formulations.
- Calibrated pH meters, balances, and lab equipment and followed GMP.
- Operated and maintained analytical instrumentation and prepared lab reports summarizing findings.
- Followed FDA (Food and Drug Administration) mandates, cGMP guidelines, and internal quality-control policies.
- Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products.
- Executed stability studies of over the counter (OTC) drugs for different timelines.
- Group member of the Lab Safety Group.
Associate Bio-Chemist
Unani Medical College
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Tested blood groups, identified abnormal content in blood, and centrifuged samples for further testing.
- Assisted senior biochemist withdrawing blood from patient’s hand and lessened patient anxiety before drawing blood.
- Assisted senior biochemist with regular check-ups and scheduling.
- Maintained documentation such as files, logs, and patients' analog records.
- Maintained inventory and followed strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment as well as tools.
Education
M.Sc. - Pharmacy
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India01.2019
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India01.2017
Skills
1 GMP (Good manufacturing practices)
2 GDP (Good Documentation practices)
3 chromatography (HPLC, UPLC)
4 Research and development
Language skills:
English: fluent
Hindi: fluent
Marathi: fluent
Timeline
Scientist III - Analytical Chemist - Small Molecule
Parexel International
01.2023 - Current
Scientist II (Chemist-2)
Talent Burst
10.2021 - 12.2022
Quality Control Chemist
Health Pharma
06.2020 - 02.2021
Associate Bio-Chemist
Unani Medical College
08.2018 - 09.2019
B.Sc. - Pharmacy
Savitribai Phule Pune University
M.Sc. - Pharmacy
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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