Vibha Thimmappa Sharma
San Jose,CA
Summary
Versatile Chemist works with different types of chemicals, compounds and materials. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results and writing papers. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities. Keeps laboratory equipment and instruments in optimal condition.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Chemist
Cimelia Resource Recovery Pte. Ltd.
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Used analytical equipment such as ICP-OES and pH meter for testing and analysis.
- Tested materials in both solid and liquid composition for precious metals such as Au, Ag, Pd, Pt.
- Also tested for some inorganic elements such as Ni, Al, Cr, Cu, Fe etc.
- Purchased new chemicals and lab equipment under direct supervision of lab manager.
- Completed reports on product testing before briefing to technical manager and other team members.
- Maintained accurate records of chemical inventory and frequency of use.
- R&D methods for improvements of result accuracy.
- Worked closely with sales teams and technical teams on special projects to meet needs of customers based on feedback.
- Adhered to hazardous material handling and safety standards in laboratory and settings established by the company.
QC Chemist
Syngene International Ltd.
07.2018 - 01.2019
Project carried out: Gentamicin method development study.
- Generated technical reports and other documentation to record analytical test results and conclusions.
- Instruments handled: HPLC (Agilent and Waters), pH meter.
- Prepared and standardized test equipment, test solutions and reagents to enable successful testing completion.
- Calibrated weighing balance and pH meter equipment on weekly basis and documented readings and adjustments to improve equipment accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Centre For Nano & Material Science Jain University
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Karnatak University
Dharwad, India05.2016
Skills
- Wet lab chemist
- Chromatography
- Calibration
- ICP instrument
- HPLC instrument
- Batch record analysis
- Analytical equipment
- Safety standards
- Technical writing
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Task prioritization
- pH meter
- Good Laboratory Practice
Accomplishments
- Vibha T. Sharma, M. Manohara Halanur, Smitha V. Kamath, Dibyendu Mondal, Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj , "Fe-Al based nanocomposite reinforced hydrothermal carbon: Efficient and Robust absorbent for anionic dyes", Chemosphere, 2020, 259, 127421.
- Manohara Halanur Mruthunjayappa, Vibha T. Sharma, Kalpana, Dharmalingam, Nataraj Sanna Kotrappanavar, and Dibyendu Mondal, "Engineering a Biopolymer-Based Ultrafast Permeable Aerogel Membrane Decorated with Task-Specific Fe-Al Nanocomposites for Robust Water Purification", ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2020, 3, 5233-5243.
- R. Nidhi Maalige, Aruchamy Kanakaraj, Ashesh Mahto, Vibha Sharma, D. Deepika, Dibyendu Mondal, Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj , "Low Operating Pressure Nanofiltration Membrane with Functionalized Natural Nanoclay as Antifouling and Flux Promoting Agent", Chemical Engineering Journal., 2018, 358, 821-830.
Additional Information
Research Experience: M.Sc | Bengaluru, India
- M.Sc. research project entitled "Modified Fe-Al Layered Double Hydroxide as Reusable Micro-cleaner for Robust Removal of Anionic Pollutants" carried out at the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Bengaluru, India.
- Duration: 6 months
- Guide: Prof. S. K. Nataraj.
- Instruments handled: UV-Visible Spectrometer, ATR-IR, FT-IR, Freeze Dryer, pH meter.
Timeline
Lab Chemist
Cimelia Resource Recovery Pte. Ltd.
06.2019 - 01.2022
QC Chemist
Syngene International Ltd.
07.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Chemistry
Centre For Nano & Material Science Jain University
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Karnatak University
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