Rahul Kumar Sisodia
Research Technologist - Personal Care Product Business ITC
Jalahalli, Bengaluru
Summary
Masters Degree in Chemistry with experience of 19+ years in FMCG industry. I have gained experience in the field of Analytical Chemistry, Quality assurance, Quality by Design, Change management, People management, Operations management and Cost management. Presently handling QA for brands like Fiama, Engage, Savlon, Vivel, Nimyle, Essenza in ITC
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Research Technologist
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
Bengaluru
07.2018 - Current
- Total 19+ years of domain experience in the field of Laboratory Management, Quality Management of Personal Care/Home Care/OTC products, CAPA, Technology transfer, Audit Management
- I have gained experience in the field of R&D Quality assurance, Quality by Design, Change management, People management, Operations management and Cost management
- Presently handling R&D QA for brands like Fiama, Engage, Savlon, Vivel, Nimyle, Essenza in ITC
- Led project in Specification design for all Personal Care Products and Raw Materials used by ITC PCPB
- Hands-on method development using Analytical instruments with specialization in Spectroscopy & Go to expert on NIR Spectroscopy
- Risk Assessment & Management as per ISO 31000. Management Representative for Business
- Data Mining using statistical tools like SPSS, R, Excel on key business projects to arrive at strategic inputs.
- Go to expert on Audits. Led audits of vendors, manufacturing sites, and third-party testing laboratories as per ISO 17025, GMP, GLP norms
- Maintenance of the in-house lab as per ISO/IEC 17025 (NABL)
- IRCA certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015
- Trained Fragrance evaluator & a Scientist member of Essential Oil Association of India.
Associate Technologist
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
Bengaluru
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Analytical method development & training of people
- Laboratory management as per NABL guidelines
- Calibrations & Validations of Analytical Instrumentation
- Specification design for all raw materials and finished goods
- Quality issues trouble shooting and root cause analysis
Assistant Technologist
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
Bengaluru
07.2013 - 06.2015
- New technology platform in Analytical domain Interface between R&D Analytical Sciences, Product Development team and Manufacturing units
- Technical audits of third-party testing laboratory, suppliers Measurement System Analysis of critical parameters
Senior Research Associate
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
Bengaluru
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Measurement System Analysis of critical parameters Specification Design & Management for Raw materials and Finished goods.
Research Associate
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
Bengaluru
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Measurement System Analysis of critical parameters Specification Design & Management for Raw materials and Finished goods.
Accreditation Officer
National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration
New Delhi
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Audits of Testing laboratories in India as per requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 standard Documentation as per ISO 17025
Project Assistant
Fragrance & Flavor Development Centre
Kannauj
09.2005 - 10.2006
- Sensory, Physico chemical & instrumental analysis of medicinal plant extracts, essential oils, aroma chemicals & Indian attars Extraction and Distillation of aromatic herbs & oils in lab scale for using in personal care products Formulating personal care products as per local industry requirements and transferring technology to them
Chemist
New Subhash Perfumery Works
Kannauj
05.2002 - 09.2005
- Sensory evaluation of Various Fragrant Chemicals, essential oils used in making personal care products
- Extraction and isolation of various medicinal and aromatic plants
Education
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Agra College
Agra 04.2000 - 06.2003
Certification - Strategic Management
Indian Institute of Management
Kozikhode 01.2021 - 07.2021
Certification -
Indian Institute of Management
Kozikhode 02.2022 - 08.2022
Skills
Knowledge on Preservatives, Silicones, Surfactants, Natural Extract, Fragrances
undefinedAccomplishments
- Led several cost saving projects ~ 1cr savings
- Implemented Rapid analytical techniques ~ NIR
- Resolved quality issues on war footing in Soap/soap noodles
- Analytical contribution to several new product launches like soap, shampoo, deodorants, skin cream, shower gels, body wash, hand wash, disinfectant spray, floor cleaner etc
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Achieved QMS certification for ITC PCPB R&D
Certification
Lead Auditor ISO/IEC 17025 – National Accreditation Board for
Affiliations
Life time Scientist member of Essential Oil Association of India
Timeline
Certification -
Indian Institute of Management
02.2022 - 08.2022
Certification - Strategic Management
Indian Institute of Management
01.2021 - 07.2021
Research Technologist
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
07.2018 - Current
Associate Technologist
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
07.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant Technologist
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
07.2013 - 06.2015
Senior Research Associate
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
07.2010 - 06.2013
Research Associate
ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre
07.2008 - 06.2010
Accreditation Officer
National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration
11.2006 - 12.2007
Project Assistant
Fragrance & Flavor Development Centre
09.2005 - 10.2006
Chemist
New Subhash Perfumery Works
05.2002 - 09.2005
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Agra College
04.2000 - 06.2003
Lead Auditor ISO/IEC 17025 – National Accreditation Board for
Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Certification course in Artificial Intelligence
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