Soumili Samajpati
Kolkata
Summary
Analytical Chemist with hands-on experience in method development, raw material testing, and regulatory compliance in the personal care industry. Proven ability to conduct advanced spectroscopy, optimize lab operations, and drive product development through scientific analysis. Skilled in UV, IR, NMR, and chromatographic techniques with a strong academic background and leadership roles in cross-functional teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Executive
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL)
08.2024 - Current
- Raw Material Specifications & Method Development:
- 1. Developed and validated 20+ analytical test methods for shampoo and bathing bar formulations in the Personal Care category, ensuring consistency and regulatory compliance.
- 2. Drafted 13 detailed Raw Material Specifications (RMS), accelerating formulation finalization and reducing third-party lab dependency.
- Analytical Testing & Product Evaluation:
- 1. Conducted testing and evaluation of 60+ benchmark and in-house samples using analytical tools (UV, IR, Tintometer, etc.), delivering insights that influenced key product development decisions.
- 2. Led photostability and shelf-life studies to determine product integrity and optimize formulation lifecycle.
- Method Optimization & Compliance:
- 1. Optimized testing protocols for critical parameters such as saponification value, acid value, alcohol moisture content (via conductivity), and Mohr’s titration.
- 2. Implemented 15 IS-compliant testing parameters, supporting broader quality assurance and regulatory audit readiness.
- Lab Operations, Instrumentation & GLP:
- 1. Authored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 10+ laboratory instruments including Karl Fischer autotitrator, water activity meter, halogen moisture analyzer, and Lumisizer.
- 2. Strengthened lab efficiency through improved GLP/GHP practices: chemical inventory digitization, NFPA classification, lab waste management, and streamlined procurement workflows.
- 3. Gained practical expertise in advanced instrumentation and compliance protocols, ensuring robust lab operation and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Jadavpur University
08.2024
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Chemistry
Jadavpur University
07.2022
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, English
Adamas International School
04.2019
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Applications, English, Bengali, History-Civics, Geography
Adamas International School
04.2017
Skills
- Analytical Skills:
- Hands on experience with UV spectrophotometer, IR spectrophotometer, Fluorescence spectrophotometer, pH/Conductivity meter, Water activity meter, Halogen moisture analyzer, Tintometer, Karl Fischer Autotitrator
- Basic knowledge of HPLC, GC, GC-MS as well as electroanalytical techniques like Cyclic voltammetry, Linear sweep voltammetry, Potentiometry
- Software Skills:
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Powerpoint, Word
- Fortran Programming Language
- ChemDraw 120 (for pictorial representation of chemical structures) , Origin 2019b (for statistical representation through graphs), Gaussian (for drawing molecular structures and energy calculations)
ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Departmental Placement Co-ordinator for the Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University,2023-24
- Joint Secretary, 52nd Chemistry Departmental Reunion (LINKAGE) Organizing Committee, Jadavpur University,2024
- Co-ordinator in "SFSU presents Sanskriti"(Annual Cultural Fest),2022 and 2023
- Part of the Safe Home Initiative during COVID-19 taken by Jadavpur University Science Faculty (SFSU),2021
- Member of the Chemistry Departmental Fresher's Organizing Committee, 2022
- Active member of the Jadavpur University Painting Club (IUPnC), 2019-22
Timeline
Research and Development Executive
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL)
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science with Honours - Chemistry
Jadavpur University
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, English
Adamas International School
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Applications, English, Bengali, History-Civics, Geography
Adamas International School
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Jadavpur University
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