Swetha Potru

Analytical Chemist and Quality Assurance Professional with over 5 years of experience in food testing, laboratory analysis, method development, validation, and quality systems. Experienced in LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS/MS, HPLC, and UV-Vis instrumentation. Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, laboratory audits, regulatory compliance, data review, and technical reporting. Seeking opportunities in Ireland within pharmaceutical, food testing, analytical, and quality assurance environments.

QA Officer at Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Supported quality assurance operations and compliance activities.
• Participated in customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintained laboratory documentation and quality records.
• Assisted CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.

Scientist at First Source Laboratory Solutions LLP (2021-01 – 2022-11)

• Developed and validated analytical methods for pesticides, nitrosamines, extractables, leachables, and metals.
• Operated LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS/MS systems.
• Prepared validation reports and technical documentation.
• Supported accreditation and customer audits.

Chemical Analyst at ITC ABD Spices Pvt. Ltd. (2017-07 – 2019-06)

• Conducted pesticide residue and mycotoxin analysis.
• Performed capsaicin and colour analysis using HPLC and UV-Vis.
• Maintained calibration records and reference standards.
• Assisted with method validation and routine testing.

M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry – JKC College, Acharya Nagarjuna University (2019)

B.Sc. in MPC – JKC College, Acharya Nagarjuna University (2017)