Shashank Kumar Yadav
Khurja Bulandshahr
Summary
Results-driven R&D and Quality Manager with extensive experience in lithium-ion battery recycling, hydrometallurgical process development, laboratory setup, and quality management. Proven expertise in establishing and commissioning complete R&D and Quality Control laboratories, selecting and procuring laboratory equipment, vendor management, and implementing efficient laboratory operations. Experienced in developing and optimizing metal recovery processes for Cobalt, Nickel, and Lithium from lithium-ion battery black mass, including the production of battery-grade metal salts such as Cobalt Sulphate, Cobalt Carbonate, Nickel Sulphate, Nickel Carbonate, and Lithium Carbonate.
Highly skilled in ICP-OES operation, sample digestion, analytical method implementation, laboratory documentation, third-party testing coordination, and quality control activities. Currently leading the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025-based Quality Management System (QMS) and NABL accreditation activities, including SOP development, method validation, calibration management, internal audits, CAPA, and laboratory compliance.
Strong background in laboratory project management, process optimization, procurement, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, and continuous improvement. Committed to delivering innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions in battery materials recycling and critical metals recovery while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D and Quality manager
CKCPC Recycling Technologies private Limited
Ghaziabad
06.2025 - Current
- Established and commissioned a complete R&D and Quality Control Laboratory from scratch, including laboratory layout planning, infrastructure development, equipment installation, and workflow implementation.
- Led the selection, technical evaluation, procurement, installation, qualification, and commissioning of laboratory instruments.
- Prepared technical specifications for laboratory equipment and finalized instruments based on R&D and quality requirements.
- Identified, evaluated, and finalized suppliers, negotiated technical and commercial requirements, prepared Purchase Orders (POs), and managed procurement activities until successful installation and commissioning.
- Coordinated with vendors for quotations, technical discussions, installation, commissioning, calibration, training, and after-sales support.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory protocols, testing procedures, and documentation systems for routine laboratory operations.
- Designed and optimized laboratory workflows to improve operational efficiency, testing accuracy, and productivity.
- Established and maintained a comprehensive database of various lithium-ion battery chemistries, including detailed elemental composition, battery materials, and technical specifications.
- Managed incoming black mass sampling activities and ensured representative sampling in accordance with quality requirements.
- Coordinated third-party laboratory testing, reviewed analytical reports, and ensured compliance with customer and internal quality standards.
- Planned, executed, and monitored R&D trials for lithium-ion battery black mass recycling using hydrometallurgical processes.
- Guided and mentored junior R&D engineers and laboratory personnel on metal extraction processes, analytical testing, laboratory safety, and best laboratory practices.
- Optimized process parameters for leaching, purification, precipitation, filtration, washing, drying, and product recovery to improve extraction efficiency and product quality.
- Successfully recovered valuable metals including Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), and Lithium (Li) from lithium-ion battery black mass.
- Developed battery-grade metal salts including Cobalt Sulphate, Cobalt Carbonate, Nickel Sulphate, Nickel Carbonate, and Lithium Carbonate through hydrometallurgical processing.
- Operated and managed ICP-OES for elemental analysis of raw materials, process solutions, intermediates, black mass, and finished products.
- Performed acid digestion, sample preparation, dilution, and analytical testing using ICP-OES following standard laboratory procedures.
- Reviewed analytical data, interpreted test results, and prepared technical reports to support R&D projects and quality control activities.
- Managed laboratory inventory, including chemicals, reagents, certified reference materials (CRMs), consumables, glassware, gases, and spare parts.
- Planned laboratory consumable requirements and coordinated timely procurement to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Ensured calibration, preventive maintenance, qualification, and performance verification of laboratory instruments.
- Maintained laboratory documentation, calibration records, equipment logs, analytical reports, inventory records, and quality documentation.
- Ensured compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), laboratory safety standards, chemical handling procedures, waste management practices, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines.
- Investigated analytical deviations, quality issues, and process abnormalities, implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) where required.
- Collaborated with production, procurement, management, and cross-functional teams to support process development, product quality, and scale-up activities.
- Participated in process optimization, technology evaluation, continuous improvement initiatives, and cost reduction projects for lithium-ion battery recycling.
- Managed day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring timely testing, accurate reporting, efficient resource utilization, and compliance with quality requirements.
- Led the implementation of laboratory quality systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for NABL accreditation.
- Preparing and implementing Quality Manual, SOPs, test methods, work instructions, laboratory records, and technical documentation required for NABL accreditation.
- Coordinating method validation, instrument calibration, measurement uncertainty studies, proficiency testing (PT), and internal quality control activities.
- Coordinating with NABL consultants, calibration laboratories, and external agencies throughout the accreditation process.
- Conducting internal audits, addressing non-conformities, implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and ensuring laboratory readiness for NABL assessment.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to establish a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and achieve successful NABL accreditation.
- Supporting management in strategic planning, laboratory expansion, resource allocation, budgeting, and continuous improvement of R&D and Quality functions.
R&D Manager
Sealine Biochem Private limited
Bhopal
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Established and commissioned a complete R&D and Quality Control Laboratory for lithium-ion battery recycling from the ground up, including laboratory layout, equipment installation, workflow development, and documentation.
- Developed and optimized laboratory procedures, analytical methods, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe, efficient, and standardized operations.
- Successfully developed hydrometallurgical processes for the extraction of Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), and Lithium (Li) from lithium-ion battery black mass.
- Optimized leaching, purification, solvent extraction/precipitation, and recovery processes to achieve high-purity metal products.
- Successfully synthesized battery-grade metal salts, including:Cobalt Sulphate (CoSO₄)
Cobalt Carbonate (CoCO₃)
Nickel Sulphate (NiSO₄)
Nickel Carbonate (NiCO₃)
Lithium Carbonate (Li₂CO₃)
- Successfully produced Cobalt Metal from recovered cobalt through process optimization and metal recovery techniques.
- Scaled up laboratory-developed processes to the Pilot Plant, ensuring successful technology transfer from laboratory scale to pilot-scale production.
- Supported pilot plant commissioning, process optimization, troubleshooting, and validation for battery metal recovery operations.
- Worked in the Black Mass Processing Line, specifically handling Black Mass, Aluminium (Al), and Copper (Cu) separation operations to improve material recovery efficiency.
- Collaborated with production, process, and quality teams to improve operational efficiency and maximize metal recovery.
- Performed quality control testing of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished products using advanced analytical techniques.
- Extensive hands-on experience operating, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining ICP-OES for elemental analysis of lithium-ion battery materials and recovered metal products.
- Developed sample preparation methods, including acid digestion, dilution, calibration, quality control, and analytical method validation for ICP-OES analysis.
- Conducted chemical analysis of black mass, process solutions, and recovered metal salts to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- Prepared technical reports, analytical data summaries, process documentation, SOPs, and validation reports.
- Maintained laboratory safety standards, chemical inventory, equipment calibration records, and quality documentation in accordance with good laboratory practices.
Senior Executive
LOHUM CLEANTECH PRIVATE LIMITED
GREATER Noida
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Extracted metals from mining material, specifically cobalt ore, enhancing resource recovery.
- Formed cobalt carbonate, nickel carbonate, and lithium carbonate from cobalt ore, contributing to material synthesis.
- Operate X RAY Spectroscopy for Metal detection
- X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
- Battery Analysis for different grades
- Operated centrifuge for sample separation.
- Operated ultrasonicator for sample processing.
- Operated pH meter for precise measurements.
- Checked quality parameters of raw materials and prepared goods to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Handling manpower at Pilot Plant
- Inventory management of R&D Material
- Preparing product analysis reports
- Analysis Materials of mining
- Inorganic Reactions in sulphate solutions.
- To maintain all relative documents.
Executive
Bharat Petroleum corporation Ltd.
Greater Noida
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted testing on gasoline check samples to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Preparing petroleum product analysis reports
- Operated hydro processing unit, gas chromatography systems, cross flow reactor to ensure accurate testing results.
- Executed overnight testing of samples to maintain consistent analysis schedules.
- Recorded test results using a variety of chemistry specific software programs
- Operating SCADA based computer systems
- Packed monthly samples into boxes for secure storage and future reference.
Education
B.sc -
01-2019
GPA: 52
Intermediate -
01-2015
GPA: 62.5%
High School -
01-2013
GPA: 78%
Skills
- Separation of Graphite from spent Li-ion battery powder
- R&D for extracting rare Earth metals
- Solution preparation
- Acid base titration
- Molarity of acids and bases
- Analysis of metals by XRF
- Lab maintenance
- Ability to work under pressure
- Independent work
- Quality management
- Quality control procedures
- Analytical testing
- Standard operating procedures
- Process optimization
- Equipment calibration
- Supplier negotiation
- Team leadership
Languages
Hindi
English
Work Availability
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Timeline
R&D and Quality manager - CKCPC Recycling Technologies private Limited
06.2025 - Current
R&D Manager - Sealine Biochem Private limited
04.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Executive - LOHUM CLEANTECH PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2022 - 03.2024
Executive - Bharat Petroleum corporation Ltd.
05.2019 - 06.2022
Dr. Bheam Rao Ambedak university - B.sc,
U.P.Board - Intermediate,
U.P.Board - High School,