MALAVIKA DILEEP N K
Thrissur, Kerala
Summary
Detail-oriented chemical scientist with technical knowledge and laboratory experience. Careful to follow standard processes and good safety practices. Specialised in Process Chemistry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Syngene International Limited
Bengaluru
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Delivered two impurity substances of API, and worked on five process chemistry projects.
- Proposed effective ideas, resulting in successful implementation and improvements in plant scale.
- Collaborated in designing new processes, and implemented process chemistry to create scalable procedures for mass production.
- Large-scale reaction, work up, crystallisation studies, and purification were conducted.
- Maintained regulatory compliance for projects, and researched patents, literature, and scientific information in databases.
- Supervised junior research associates and students, providing guidance and support for their development.
- Participated in departmental meetings, offering insights to enhance research strategies and outcomes.
- Maintained inventory, equipment, and materials in an organised fashion.
Research Chemist
Sravathi Advanced Process Technology Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked on highly moisture-sensitive, pressurised autoclave reactions, and managed shock-sensitive chemicals.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure smooth flow with upstream and downstream processes, as well as performed batch reactions for the research in flow chemistry.
- Planned, conducted research experiments, and synthesised 2+ target molecules.
- Conducted literature search using Reaxys, SciFinder, and SciHub.
- Utilised advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC and GC-MS, for the precise quantification of chemical compounds.
- Conducted comprehensive chemical analyses on raw materials, ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Managed laboratory inventory, meticulously tracking chemicals and laboratory equipment to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Developed and optimised synthetic pathways for new chemical entities, significantly reducing production costs.
- Implemented rigorous safety protocols, dramatically reducing laboratory accidents and promoting a culture of safety among colleagues.
Research intern, MSc Project
CSIR National Chemical Laboratory
Pune
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked on Project Title 'Design and Synthesis of triazine based novel crossing linking agent'
- Successfully synthesized L-Cystine triazine motif which has the capability to polymerize and cross-linking with self-association properties
- This moiety has its application in DNA binding and protein- protein interaction molecules
Education
Integrated MSc - Chemistry
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amritapuri, India06.2020
Skills
- Organic Synthesis -Experimental Design & Validation, Wet Chemistry, Safety and Compliance, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Isolation, Purification, Extraction, Distillation Techniques
- Chromatographic Techniques - Column, COMBI, ISOLERA, Characterization
- Analytical Techniques - NMR, HR-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, UPLCMS, HPLC, GC, FT IR Spectrometer, Sample Preparation
- Computational Skills - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ChemDraw, Mathtype, LaTex
Accomplishments
- Received Spot Awards for 'Process Development and multi kilogram manufacturing of key drug substance intermediate - Xelda, Bronco, K2'.
- Spearheaded Publicity & Registration team at VIDYUT National Level Tech-fest, 2019.
- Organized SANITATION CAMPAIGN in Sanjeevani Balikasadanam Orphanage, India as a part of Student Social Responsibility (SSR 2019).
- Hosted events for school level programs.
Publications
R Rejithamol et al 2019 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 561 012017, Published at - IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering (MSE), a conference proceedings journal by the Institute of Physics, United Kingdom.
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Associate
Syngene International Limited
02.2022 - 09.2024
Research Chemist
Sravathi Advanced Process Technology Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 02.2022
Research intern, MSc Project
CSIR National Chemical Laboratory
12.2019 - 03.2020
Integrated MSc - Chemistry
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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