Vinod B
Bangalore
Summary
Analytical Chemistry professional with over 6.5 years of experience in pharmaceutical Quality Control, method validation, stability studies, and R&D support. Skilled in HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and a wide range of analytical techniques. Adept at maintaining regulatory compliance (ICH, WHO, ALCOA+), managing data integrity, and producing clear scientific documentation. Proven ability to work in cGMP environments with cross-functional teams and resolve analytical challenges efficiently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate – Quality Control
Mylan Laboratories Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2020 - Current
- - Performed analysis of finished, in-process, and stability samples using HPLC, GC, UV, and dissolution techniques.
- - Executed method validation, method transfer, and troubleshooting of analytical issues.
- - Calibrated and qualified instruments including HPLC, UV-Vis, TOC, ELISA reader, and Osmometer.
- - Ensured compliance with ALCOA+ and maintained high standards of documentation.
- - Contributed to internal audits, OOS investigations, deviations, and change control processes.
- - Managed inventory of reagents and lab consumables.
Research Assistant – Phytochemistry
Vidya Herbs Research Centre
Bangalore
11.2018 - 05.2020
- - Extracted and analyzed herbal compounds using TLC, UV-Vis, and standard wet chemistry.
- - Supported method development, validation, and biochemical assays (IC50, enzymatic inhibition).
- - Gained hands-on experience with Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and image analysis (Image Quanta).
- - Prepared GLP-compliant documentation and worked closely with formulation and analytical teams.
Education
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
Mangalore University
01.2018
B.Sc. - Science
University College Mangalore
01.2016
Skills
- - Instruments: HPLC (Agilent, Shimadzu), GC, UV-Vis, KF Titration, TOC Analyzer, ELISA Reader, Dissolution Apparatus, Osmometer
- - Software: Empower 3, LIMS, TrackWise, MS Word & Excel
- - Techniques: Enzymatic assays, molecular biomarker analysis, stability testing
- - Regulations: ICH Q2, WHO, USFDA guidelines, stability protocols
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Tulu
Core Competencies
- - Analytical Techniques: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, TOC, KF Titration, Dissolution, ELISA, Osmometer
- - Instrumentation & Software: Empower 3, LIMS, UV-WinLab, MS Office
- - Quality Systems: ALCOA+, GxP, GLP, QMS, EHS Protocols, Internal Audits
- - Documentation: SOPs, STPs, Method Validation Reports, Stability Data, OOS, Deviations, Change Control
- - Troubleshooting & Calibration: HPLC, GC, UV, wet chemistry instruments
Timeline
Senior Associate – Quality Control
Mylan Laboratories Ltd.
06.2020 - Current
Research Assistant – Phytochemistry
Vidya Herbs Research Centre
11.2018 - 05.2020
B.Sc. - Science
University College Mangalore
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
Mangalore University