Annie Shimron A
Bangalore
Summary
Analytical research associate specializing in managing research projects with a focus on data collection and analysis. Proven track record in report writing and delivering presentations to stakeholders. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills enhance project management capabilities, leading to improved research outcomes. Expertise in Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, adaptable to dynamic work environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Research Associate
ITC LifeScience and Technology Centre
Bangalore
06.2025 - Current
- Executed lab-scale and pilot-scale trials for process development.
- Conducted damage starch analysis, gluten estimation, and free fatty acid assessment.
- Performed Karl Fischer titration, UV spectrophotometry, and HPLC for accurate measurements.
- Optimized methods for evaluating flour and biscuit parameters to enhance quality.
- Designed experiments and conducted sensory evaluations to correlate key parameters.
- Managed sample testing, documentation, and analytical reporting per organizational protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management and collaborated with cross-functional teams for sample analysis.
- Review of literature concerning project aspects
Executive
Medreich Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Review of Documents
- Compilation of data
- Currently learning about the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) of protocols and instruments.
Research Associate
Syngene International Limited-BBRC
Bangalore
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Analytical method development for new chemical entities by reverse phase chromatography.
- Method development and purification of Chiral compounds by polar organic mode.
- Analytical HPLC and LC-MS Method Development for new discovery molecules which includes intermediates and final products.
- Development of new methods for preparative aspects and Scale up of HPLC methods for Purification on Preparative HPLC.
- Purification of small molecules by Preparative HPLC for milligram to gram batches.
- Method development for trace level impurities and impurity isolation by reverse phase chromatography.
- Handling of laser auto completion process of all analytical reports through Laser autocompletion.
- Isolation of tox-study samples including PK and PD with high purity(>99%) criteria by Preparative-HPLC and LCMS techniques.
- Purify more than 70 samples which will quantify to 7.0 g or more per month. Timely release of reports and data of purified samples.
- Completed purification of samples well within the TAT mentioned.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to optimize and troubleshoot analytical procedures.
- Presented about the new trend or techniques relevant to the techniques used in the department during Journal Club Meeting.
Trainee
Sigma Aldrich Pvt Ltd( Subsidiary of Merck)
Bangalore
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Experience in handling analytical instruments like GC,HPLC,NMR,LCMS ,IR ,UV- visible Spectrophotometer, pH meter, CHNS, Polarimeter.
- Experience in handling Karl Fischer Titration, Argentometric Titration and Acid-Base Potentiometric Titration.
- Knowledge on Good Lab Practices, Good Documentation Practices and GMP. Exposure to interpretation of HPLC data .
- Calibration of Analytical Balance and Micro Balance.
- Calibration of pH meter.
- Basic understanding on OOS and ICH guidelines.
Intern
Anthem Biosciences Private Limited
Bangalore
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked on Final Year College Project Titled " Characterization of the Peptide Molecule Using Various Analytical Techniques".
- Various Techniques used were - BCA Assay, HPLC and 2D Gel Electrophoresis
Education
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Bengaluru, KA2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Zoology and Biotechnology
Mount Carmel College (Autonomous)
Bengaluru, KA2018
Skills
- Laboratory techniques and methods
- Prep HPLC and HPLC-MS
- UV-Visible and IR spectroscopy
- Gas chromatography and LCMS
- Method development and sample preparation
- Laboratory documentation practices
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration skills
- Analytical thinking and perseverance
- Independent and team-oriented work
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Task prioritization and organization
- Presentation delivery skills
- Data integrity knowledge
- Analytical method development
- Process optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Experimental design
Accomplishments
- "SPOT AWARD" was awarded in the year 2022 for good performance in the BBRC-DAS Prep-HPLC Team.
- "Bravo Award" was awarded in the year 2023 for outstanding contribution in purification of STING program compounds.
Instruments and Software
HPLC - Agilent technology , Software : Chemstation
Shimadzu , Software : LabSolutions
LCMS - Agilent technology , Software: Chemstation
Waters, Software: MassLynx
UHPLC - ThermoScientific , Software : Chromeleon
GC -FID - Agilent , Software : Chemstation
Shimadzu , Software : LabSolutions
GC-TCD - Agilent, Software: Chemstation
Timeline
Junior Research Associate
ITC LifeScience and Technology Centre
06.2025 - Current
Executive
Medreich Pvt Ltd
03.2024 - 05.2025
Research Associate
Syngene International Limited-BBRC
08.2021 - 11.2023
Trainee
Sigma Aldrich Pvt Ltd( Subsidiary of Merck)
07.2020 - 08.2021
Intern
Anthem Biosciences Private Limited
01.2020 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Zoology and Biotechnology
Mount Carmel College (Autonomous)