Senior Chemist in R&D & Production
Senior Chemist in R&D & Production
Shalini handles instruments like the Disintegration Apparatus, Friability Tester, pH Meter, Water Bath, Muffle Furnace, IR Moisture Analyzer, Leak Test Apparatus, Karl Fischer Titrator, and Refractometer. These instruments are essential for conducting various tests and analyses required in the formulation and quality control processes in R&D .
Shalini's education in M.Sc. Chemistry and B.Sc. (Non-Medical), along with her industrial training at Samson Laboratories, provides a solid foundation in chemistry principles and practical experience in laboratory and production environments. Her exposure to projects like NIR Dyes equips her with advanced testing and formulation skills that are crucial for R&D roles in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries .
Shalini's computer proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint aids her in documentation, data logging, and report preparation, which are critical for regulatory compliance and communication within R&D and production management. These skills enable efficient management of data and project documentation .
Shalini's experience in preparing and reviewing regulatory documents like MSDS, CoA, and product dossiers supports her role in technology transfers and regulatory approvals by ensuring that all documentation meets required standards and compliance guidelines. This expertise allows her to facilitate seamless product launches and ensure regulatory adherence .
Industrial training, such as Shalini's stint at Samson Laboratories, provides practical exposure to real-world applications of theoretical knowledge. This training allows her to handle advanced testing and formulation exposure confidently, equipping her with practical insights and skills that enhance her effectiveness and innovation capability in her R&D roles .
Necessary technical skills include expertise in end-to-end product development, raw material evaluation, compatibility analysis, stability protocol design, shelf-life validation, preparation and review of SOPs, batch manufacturing records, and validation reports. Familiarity with regulatory documentation like MSDS and CoA is also crucial .
Shalini's strengths in leadership and coordination include her attention to detail, accountability, dedication, and her ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. These strengths help her provide clear direction, ensure project alignment, and maintain high standards in her roles .
A Senior Executive in R&D and Production, as outlined in Shalini's professional experience, typically handles end-to-end formulation of skincare and personal care products, conducts stability studies, efficacy evaluations, and quality assessments, prepares documentation for regulatory approvals and tech transfers, collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches, and improves existing formulations with process enhancements .
Key competencies include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and interpersonal abilities, leadership and coordination strengths, and attention to detail. These skills enable her to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams, ensuring project alignment and success .
At Alna Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Shalini ensures compliance and quality control by preparing SOPs and batch records, supervising in-process quality control, and adhering to GMP standards. Additionally, she conducted testing of raw, in-process, and finished products, maintained calibration logs, and generated Certificates of Analysis .