Open To Work
Umma Kulsom
Chemist
Summary
Quality Control Chemist with dual master's degrees in Pharmaceutical Science and Business, and Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Skilled in analytical testing, laboratory management, and advanced instrumentation such as HPLC, UPC2, GC, and ICP-MS. Proficient in cGMP compliance, documentation, troubleshooting, and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Chemist
NATURE'S VALUE, INC.
Coram, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Perform testing on raw materials, in-process, finished products, and stability samples via HPLC, GC, and UPC2.
- Enhance company's testing capability by executing simultaneous HPLC and GC operations to meet deadlines.
- Address troubleshooting needs for HPLC and GC to uphold quality standards.
- Calibrate analytical balances and pH meters as necessary for precise measurements.
- Leverage Empower 3 software for efficient data management on HPLC, UPLC, UPC2, and GC methods.
- Execute analysis on over 100 samples monthly by HPLC while ensuring accurate result delivery on time.
- Deliver comprehensive reports detailing testing findings with complete accuracy for client reference.
- Collaborate with QC the manager to implement improvements in testing processes as a proactive team member.
Quality Control Analyst
AURI NUTRA SCIENCE, INC
Farmingdale, NY
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed daily operations of QC and analytical laboratory to ensure efficiency.
- Conducted analysis using FTIR titration and interpreted results for quality assurance.
- Prepared specifications for raw materials and finished products to meet regulatory standards.
- Authored and reviewed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory protocols.
- Developed reports, procedures, and packaging material specifications to support production.
- Reviewed lab deviation investigations and batch manufacturing records (BMRs) for compliance.
- Contracted third-party lab for finished product testing and procured lab standards.
- Facilitated FDA inspections and internal audits to maintain compliance with regulations.
Intern, Quality Control Analyst
AURI NUTRA SCIENCE, INC.
Farmingdale, NY
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of 21 CFR 111 regulations.
- Gained experience across multiple manufacturing steps for dietary supplements, including sampling, blending, encapsulation, inspection, metal checks, packaging, and shipping.
- Developed expertise in standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch manufacturing records (BMR), and master manufacturing records (MMR).
- Mastered analytical techniques, including TLC, FTIR, HPLC, and HPTLC.
- Conducted testing on various botanical ingredients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and finished products.
Education
M.S - Pharmaceutical Science and Business
YORK COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
05-2021
M.S - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
SHAHJALAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01-2012
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Teaching skills
- Learning skills
- Critical-thinking skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Reading skills
- Writing skills
- Analyzing skills
- Scientific data analysis
- SPSS software
- Laboratory techniques
- Raman spectroscopy
- UV spectroscopy
- HPLC
- UPC2
- GC
- ICP-MS
- X-ray diffraction
- DSC
- Disintegration instruments
- Dissolution instruments
- Friability
- PH meter
- KF
- Analytical balance
- Characterization
- Identification
- Tablet analysis
- Plant tissue culture
- Fast learner
- Collaborative
- Fast-paced work environment
- Arithmetic skills
Websites
Masters Thesis
Health insurance system and its impact on the access to pharmaceutical drugs and other healthcare resources for minorities in the United States.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Control Chemist
NATURE'S VALUE, INC.
11.2022 - Current
Quality Control Analyst
AURI NUTRA SCIENCE, INC
01.2018 - 11.2021
Intern, Quality Control Analyst
AURI NUTRA SCIENCE, INC.
08.2017 - 12.2017
M.S - Pharmaceutical Science and Business
YORK COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
M.S - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
SHAHJALAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY