Experience

Advancion Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Customer Application Technologist (Analytical Chemist)

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  • Design experiments in consultation with Customer Application Specialist to allow extraction of chemistries of interest from formulated products like personal care, households, paints, inks, metal working fluids, etc for quantitative analyses on various platform.• Develop and execute protocols on platform like high performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography. • Confer with scientists to conduct analyses of research projects and interpret test results.• Write reports on analytical methods developed.• Conduct regular safety audits to ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with safety protocols.• Assist in housekeeping, equipment maintenance and updating of chemical inventories for smooth operation.• Attended the Modern HPLC/UHPLC for Practising Scientists and Separation Science conference, 2017. • Attended Agilent 7890 GC, 1260 HPLC and OpenLAB CDS Chemstation Operation, 2016



Nestle R&D Center (NQAC)

• Associate Chemist

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Performed routine analysis on inorganic elemental analysis for different matrix of food samples by ICPMS.• Performed routine analysis on fluoride content in milk powder.• Participated actively and contributed in LEAN process implementation of inorganic elemental analysis.• Led GSTD (Go, See, Think, Do) on recoveries of QC standard for ICPMS testing. • Performed routine analysis on inorganic elemental analysis for different matrix of food samples by ICPMS.• Performed routine analysis on fluoride content in milk powder.• Participated actively and contributed in LEAN process implementation of inorganic elemental analysis.• Led GSTD (Go, See, Think, Do) on recoveries of QC standard for ICPMS testing.



Covance

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Feb 2012 - Sep 2015

  • Organised and conducted routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.• Demonstrated excellent time management and prioritizing skills to meet the turn-around-time.• Appointed chemist to attend training and development in Madison, USA.• Spearheaded the process of method transfer for different assays using ICPMS, ICPOES and HPLC • Involved in company audit American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) as primary chemist to perform testing on vitamin B2 and C assays.• Trained new chemist.• Collaborated with other groups to develop initiatives to improve process in the lab • Contributed ideas to process improvement to ensure consistent implementation of internal requirements and external laws, regulations, guidance and standards.• Performed a variety of technical laboratory functions in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment such as calibrating and troubleshooting. • Appointed as fire warden of the lab and maintained the cleanliness and safety environment of laboratory work.• Attended Agilent HPLC troubleshooting course.



Chemical Laboratory (S) Pte. Ltd.

• Chemist

  • Apr 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Performed routine analysis and proficiency testing on water samples such as inorganic elemental analysis, anions in water, BOD, COD and etc. according to APHA standard methods.• Performed routine analysis on benzoic acid, sorbic acid, sugar, protein, and etc for food samples.• Gained hands-on experience in AAS, HPLC and UV-VIS.• Maintained and calibrated all instrumentation as required (ISO17025) to sustain high levels of reliability and productivity and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed