Riddham Patel
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Quality Control and Analytical Research Specialist with 9 years of experience in pharmaceutical analysis, analytical method development and validation. Proficient in operating sophisticated analytical instruments. Detail-oriented and methodical professional successful in developing in-depth research projects. Reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Research Associate
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2022
- Improved analytical methods by developing and validating new techniques for the analysis of complex samples.
- Assay and Related substances method development and Validation for API and formulation projects by HPLC.
- Performed genotoxic impurities assay method development and Validation by LCMS for API and Formulated products.
- Developed and validated methods for Content Uniformity (CU), Blend Uniformity (BU) and Dissolution test (USP type I, II and IV).
- Solving and responding to USFDA queries for various DMF and ANDA applications.
- Protein analysis (Intact Mass and Subunit Mass analysis) & Peptide analysis (Peptide Mapping, Disulphide linkage analysis).
- Documentation activity like Standard Operating Procedure preparation, Protocol preparation, Handling Quality management system tools (Incident, Deviations, Change control, Out of Specification and Out of Trend).
Analytical Chemist
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Carried out Dissolution studies, Assay and Related substances studies of various pharmaceutical products (such as Tablets, Capsules, Injectables and Sachets) for US and Europe markets by HPLC and UV Spectrophotometer.
- Conducted technology transfer and joint analysis with QC department.
- Performed working standard qualification.
- Calibrated of various analytical instruments such as HPLC, UV-Spectrophotometer, Dissolution test apparatus etc.
- Identified Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) by IR Spectroscopy.
- Performed Wet lab tests like Titrations of different kinds and Water determination by Karl Fisher (KF) Titrator.
- Performed role as the fire fighter of the laboratory.
Analytical Chemist
Piramal Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Isolated pharmaceutical impurities by Preparative High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (Prep-HPLC).
- Impurity profiling of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient by LCMS.
- Chromatographic Purity checking by HPLC for different synthetic mixtures.
- Monitored reactions of chemical synthesis UPLC-MS.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Northeastern University
Toronto, ON04.2024
Master of Pharmacy - Quality Assurance
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India04.2013
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Clinical Research & Pharmaceutical Analysis
Gujarat University
Gujarat, India04.2011
Skills
- Chromatography (GC, HPLC, HPTLC)
- Spectroscopy (UV, MS, XRD, IR, NMR)
- Chemical Analysis
- Chromatographic Data System (CDS)
- Instrument Calibration
- Microscopy techniques
- GLP
- cGMP
- Time management
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Analytical Research Associate
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2022
Analytical Chemist
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2015
Analytical Chemist
Piramal Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Northeastern University
Master of Pharmacy - Quality Assurance
Gujarat Technological University
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Clinical Research & Pharmaceutical Analysis
Gujarat University
Overview
Dual Master's Degree (Pharmacy & Biotechnology), 9 Years of Experience in QC and Analytical Research
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