Riddhi Chokshi
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Meticulous and well-trained laboratory team member bringing top-notch expertise in analyzing materials and contributing to successful product development. Solid background boosting quality of production with systematic review and on-going support. Demonstrated knowledge of experimental and practical application strategies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Laboratory Technician/Analyst
AGAT Laboratories
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by staying updated on industry standards and guidelines pertaining to chemical laboratory operations.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring adherence to established protocols within the laboratory setting.
- Increased cost-efficiency by optimizing resource allocation during experiments while minimizing waste production without compromising accuracy.
- Worked on determination of chemical oxygen demand in waters and waste water by spectrophotometers.
- Determination of Total Phosphorous, Phenols and reactive silica in water by flow injection analysis (FIA) colorimetry (LACHAT).
- Determination of conductivity and pH from a set of soil/biosolids by PC Titrate.
- Determination of total solids, total suspended solids,volatile suspended solids and total dissolved solids in water by Gravimetry.
- Also worked on determination of Mercury in soil, biosolids and paints by cold vapour atomic absorption spectrometry (CVAAS).
- Ensured accurate results by performing routine calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to strict safety protocols and handling hazardous materials responsibly.
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Torcad Ltd
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Generated insightful conclusions from experimental data through detailed analysis, contributing significantly to the overall success of laboratory projects.
- Collecting and testing samples from the electroplating tanks and performing titrations and dilutions.
- Report and document all the results in system (engage) and hand over the addition sheet to plant supervisor to make additions in the tanks to get better quality parts.
- Performing basic physiochemical testing using PH meter and refractometer.
- Operating AA instr to check concentrations of ZN, NI and CR in the wastewater from the city every two hours.
- Preparing test solutions, indicators, standard solutions and reagents as needed.
- Perform lab chemical inventory every month and assist with laboratory investigation activities.
- Ensuring safety regulations and maintain clean laboratory environments following GMP regulations.
Processing Technologist/Sr. Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Patheon
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured manufactured products meets standards of clients and applicable regulatory agencies following cGMP.
- Good knowledge of GMP, ALCOA and demonstrated proficiency in analytical techniques.
- Monitoring and testin product/batch quality while working on presses Korsch XL 400, Korsch XL 800 bilayer.
- Maintaing production log books and ensuring production runs smoothly by following GMP and SOP's thoroughly.
- Maintaining clean and safe work environment.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and improving overall processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemical Lab Technician Diploma
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara
Gujarat, India04.2019
Skills
- Pipetting Techniques
- Instrument Calibration
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Chemical Inventory Management
- Laboratory Safety
- Troubleshooting Instruments
- Good Laboratory Practices
- Analytical Chemistry
- Quality Control
Timeline
Chemical Laboratory Technician/Analyst
AGAT Laboratories
04.2023 - Current
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Torcad Ltd
09.2022 - 04.2023
Processing Technologist/Sr. Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Patheon
01.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Chemical Lab Technician Diploma
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara
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