SANTHOSHA SHETTY
ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST - R&D
BENGALURU,KARNATAKA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Analytical Scientist with over 10+ years of experience in analytical methodologies across FMCG and Pharmaceutical sectors. Seeking to leverage a strong foundation in method development, validation, and analytical troubleshooting to drive innovation and ensure regulatory compliance in a forward-thinking organization. Certified internal auditor for Laboratory Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), with a proven ability to deliver high-quality insights through data analysis and interpretation. Committed to continuous improvement, quality excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to support impactful research and business decisions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST
L'Oreal Limited
BENGALURU
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of premium personal care and hair care products, supporting global R&D functions with robust analytical data and technical insights.
- Led method development and validation activities using advanced spectroscopy and chromatography techniques, including HPLC, GC, UV, IR, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS, and Karl Fischer titration.
- Performed substantiation studies for “Free From” claims on personal care and baby care products to ensure regulatory compliance and consumer safety.
- Executed deformulation of complex products to isolate, identify, and quantify individual components, enabling competitive intelligence and benchmarking of chemical formulations.
- Conducted routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, reference standards, hair care, skincare, and deodorant products using a wide range of analytical instrumentation and classical wet chemistry techniques.
- Designed and implemented test protocols aligned with laboratory objectives, ensuring precision, reproducibility, and technical relevance in analytical outcomes.
- Actively collaborated within multidisciplinary teams in an analytical science setting, providing reliable test data and technical support to cross-functional teams involved in product development and innovation.
SENIOR R&D OFFICER
Marico Limited
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed analytical testing of premium personal care and hair care products, supporting global R&D functions with reliable data and technical expertise.
- Developed and validated analytical methods using advanced spectroscopy and chromatography techniques including HPLC, GC, UV, IR, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS, and Karl Fischer titration.
- Conducted "Free From" claim substantiation studies on personal care and baby care products, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Carried out deformulation studies to separate, identify, and quantify components in complex formulations, supporting competitive intelligence and reverse engineering efforts.
- Executed routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, reference standards, and finished products (hair care, skincare, deodorants) using both instrumental and classical wet chemistry methods.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
ITC Limited
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Served as a Certified Internal Auditor for Laboratory Management Systems in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ensuring adherence to international laboratory quality standards.
- Demonstrated strong leadership in managing and maintaining Quality Management Systems within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, including handling external audits and liaising effectively with accreditation bodies.
- Provided technical guidance and strategic support to Analytical and Centre of Excellence leadership teams to achieve accreditation and maintain high laboratory performance standards.
- Operated and interpreted data from a wide range of chromatographic and spectroscopic instruments, including those from leading vendors such as Agilent, Waters, Sciex, Shimadzu, and Thermo Scientific.
- Applied deep technical expertise in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, IR, GC-MS, LC-MS, and Karl Fischer titration for method development, validation, and routine testing.
- Performed detailed analysis of oral products including chewing gum, pouches, lozenges, and snus samples, assessing parameters such as assay, release profile, pH, moisture content, dissolution, and disintegration using appropriate analytical methods and instrumentation.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Syngene International Limited
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Performed synthesis of chemical compounds with strong adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), ensuring safety and regulatory compliance throughout all laboratory processes.
- Executed various organic reactions, including optimization and step-wise development for diverse research and development projects.
- Interpreted and characterized synthesized compounds using TLC, NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, and other analytical techniques to confirm structure, purity, and reaction efficiency.
- Applied sound knowledge of chromatographic techniques, including HPLC, GC, and moisture analysis, for compound analysis and quality assessment.
- Demonstrated strong practical skills in handling organic synthesis operations within a laboratory setting, maintaining high standards of safety and precision.
- Gained hands-on experience at both lab scale and pilot plant scale, contributing to process scale-up and supporting technology transfer for further development stages.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Mangalore University
MANGALURU 04.2001 - 2015.01
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Mangalore University
MANGALURU 04.2001 - 2013.01
Associate of Science - PCMB
Pre-University Board
UDUPI 04.2001 - 2010.01
High School Diploma -
Karnataka Secondary Education Board
UDUPI 04.2001 - 2008.01
Skills
R&D Analytical Science - Instrumentations
Method Development and Validation
Fragrance and Flavor profiling
Personal Care, Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Products Analysis
Competition Products Deformulation
ISO/IEC-17025 Laboratory Management and Internal Audit
ICH/USP/IP/AOAC/SANTE Guidelines
LIMS / ELN
Good Laboratory Practices
Synthesis of chemical compounds
Tobacco and Oral Nicotine Products
Accomplishments
- Published Paper on 'Simultaneous Determination of Sodium Hyaluronate and Gluconolactone in cosmetic products' in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science.- First published: 17 June 2025 https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.13091
- Published patent on 'Composition comprising Xanthohumol and Piperine and process of preparation there of ' Applicant- ITC LTD. Publication No-IN201941012740A, Publication Date - 10/02/20.
- Honored with CXO Award for 'Excellence in Design and Execution' to the projects by analytical support at Marico Limited.
- Honored with the PRIDE Award for 'Analytical Method Development for TSPP content in Chewing Gums' at ITC Limited.
- Honored with ICRAIST-2009 for securing 'Highest Score and Second Rank' for University at Mangalore University.
Analytical Instruments Handled
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS/MS)
- Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LCMS)
- QTRAP (AB Sciex)
- Flash Point analyzer
- UTM and Chewing Gum Tester
- FTIR and UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
- KF Titration and Moisture Analyzer
- Dissolution and Disintegration Apparatus
- Viscometer, Density meter and Refractometer
- LoviBond colorimeter and pH meter
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/07/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above mentioned particulars.
Timeline
ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST
L'Oreal Limited
04.2023 - Current
SENIOR R&D OFFICER
Marico Limited
03.2022 - 04.2023
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
ITC Limited
09.2017 - 03.2022
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Syngene International Limited
01.2015 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Chemistry
Mangalore University
04.2001 - 2015.01
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Mangalore University
04.2001 - 2013.01
Associate of Science - PCMB
Pre-University Board
04.2001 - 2010.01
High School Diploma -
Karnataka Secondary Education Board
04.2001 - 2008.01
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