Ashish Saxena

To utilize 15 years of experience in QA/QC within the industrial chemicals sector to ensure strict compliance with BIS, ISO standards, environmental regulations, and customer specifications. Skilled in implementing analytical techniques, validating processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product consistency, safety, and operational efficiency.

Senior Chemist – Quality Assurance at PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LIMITED (2010-12 – Present)

• Oversee QA/QC operations for industrial chemical products ensuring compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems across the plant.
• Conduct analysis and application testing of water, raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products; prepare reports.
• Standardize volumetric solutions and calibrate instruments to maintain accuracy.
• Manage microbiological testing of microsensitive products to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage documentation for calibration, verification, QA audits, and BIS audits.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments (pH meter, conductivity meter, viscometer, compressive strength tester, etc.).
• Implement QA systems for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Handle customer complaints, conduct inspections, and approve SAP sample data.
• Train employees on quality improvement and support new product development.

Lab Chemist – QA/QC at CHANDIGARH DISTILLERY BOTTLER LTD (2009-01 – 2010-12)

• Performed sugar analysis of grains and alcohol purity testing to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Checked alcohol percentage and monitored water quality for process integrity.
• Prepared and standardized chemical solutions for routine analysis.
• Maintained accurate laboratory documentation and records for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Ensured calibration and proper functioning of lab instruments for reliable results.
• Supported quality assurance initiatives to improve process efficiency and product consistency.

Shift Chemist – QA/QC at INDIAN TONER & DEVELOPER LTD (2007-01 – 2009-12)

• Performed in-process batch checks and online/offline inspections for toner production.
• Conducted QA tests: particle size, moisture, flowability, bulk density, color shade, triboelectric charge, and print quality.
• Managed documentation and export inspections; ensured instrument calibration.
• Achievement: Set up a new laboratory facility, improving testing efficiency.

MBA in Operations & Finance – SUBARTI UNIVERSITY, MEERUT (2021)

B.Sc. – MJP ROHILKHAND UNIVERSITY, BAREILLY (2007)

12th (UP Board) – SUNDER LAL INTER COLLEGE, RAMPUR (2003)

10th (UP Board) – JAIN INTER COLLEGE (2001)