Amar Shrirang Nale
Development Scientist
Summary
Accomplished Development Scientist with 6 years of success in chemical process development, technology transfer, and plant-scale implementation. Proficient in scaling up high-temperature and high-pressure reactions, optimizing formulations, and ensuring adherence to EHS and IMS standards. Skilled in SAP, analytical testing, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Strong troubleshooting abilities to drive R&D innovation and production excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Development Scientist
Croda India Company Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - Current
- Led technology transfer projects from lab-scale to plant-scale implementation across personal care and lubricant product lines.
- Scaled up high-pressure, high-temperature reactions including esterification, sulfation, phosphation, imidazole synthesis, and quaternization.
- Optimized production processes by evaluating new raw material vendors and reducing production costs.
- Conducted analytical tests: hydroxyl, acid/base, iodine/peroxide values, surfactant content, etc.
- Planned, evaluated, and documented experiments; prepared lab development and tech transfer reports.
- Supported procurement and inventory of lab essentials—equipment, glassware, and chemicals.
- Designed and maintained SOPs with strict adherence to HIRA and IMS protocols.
- Participated in QIP initiatives for process improvement and operator training.
- Proficient SAP user: batch monitoring, material movement, and production data entry.
- Hands-on with FTIR, GC, and Mastersizer for particle size analysis.
Education
M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
A.R. Mehta College
Skills
Technology Transfer & Scale-Up
Certification
IMS (Integrated Management System) – Quality, Environment & Safety Standards
Extra-Curricular Activities
Coordinator for State-Level Seminar on 'Astrophysics, Cosmology & Gravitation' Active participation in international conferences
Swimming, Reading, Watching web series & Cricket
Love to watch cricket and Web series.
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Timeline
Development Scientist
Croda India Company Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - Current
M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry
A.R. Mehta College