Pankaj Rajdeo

Project I: Preparation and characterization of novel abuse-deterrent formulations to prevent opioid abuse
• The design of experiments (DOE) approach was utilized to design different compositions of the drug, polymer, and other processing aids.
• Developed and validated analytical method for the quantification of API. Currently performing drug extraction studies of abuse-deterrent formulations using different compositions obtained from the DOE approach.

Project II: Solubility enhancement of BCS class IV drug Acyclovir through the combined ball mill and hot melt extrusion approach
• Ball milling was performed to break drug crystal lattices, and hot melt extrusion with hydrophilic polymers (Kollicoat® IR and Kollicoat® Protect) was performed to maintain the physical stability of the amorphous form and enhance drug solubility.
• Developed and validated a HPLC method for the analytical quantification of Acyclovir. Currently conducting characterization studies (DSC, TGA, FTIR, XRD, in vitro Dissolution Studies, Solubility Studies, SEM, NMR, and Thermomicroscopy).

Instructor for: Pharmaceutics II Laboratory | Dispensing and Patient Care III | Pharmaceutical Calculations PHA 313 | Community Pharmacy Lab

• Built and executed drug safety data management processes and assisted in processing expedited safety reports using the ARISg database
• Designed, developed, and maintained adverse event tracking systems setup and project files, and optimized case processing workflow, which improved process efficiency by 20%
• Implemented consistent, efficient, quality processes to meet timelines and deliverables according to requirements and standard operating procedures.

• Followed radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure the safety of patients and team members and performed related administrative duties, including completing necessary forms, labeling films and film envelopes, and maintaining procedure logs and radiologic supplies
• Served as a backup for clinical team members as needed by controlling patient flow, performing EKG tests, obtaining blood pressure measurements, and documenting vital signs in the EMR.

• Operated manual and automated laboratory equipment (HPLC, UV-Spectrophotometer, USP Dissolution Apparatus, FTIR, and Autoclave)
• Recorded information accurately into various electronic databases (e.g., raw, and calculated data, inventory transfers, routing hours)
• Reviewed the data, recognized, and reported inconsistencies to the supervisor, and applied good documentation practices.