Laboratory Professional at Shreeji Aqua Treatment Pvt Ltd (2025-12 – Present)
- Established documentation system for tracking sample data, improving traceability and accountability.
- Contributed to development of innovative analytical techniques, expanding laboratory service capabilities.
- Guaranteed compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulations, promoting a safe laboratory environment.
Laboratory Operation Shift Supervisor - Product Quality (water & Oil Laboratory) at Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) (2022-03 – 2024-12)
- Managed continuous laboratory operations, handling over 2,500 samples each year of water, oil sludge, scale, and spent catalysts. Guaranteed timely results and precision for refinery units by implementing efficient protocols.
- Directed testing processes for essential refinery streams such as catalyst fines, effluent quality, desalination water, and boiler feedwater, equipping operators with reliable results.
- Performed sulfur product certification testing, ensuring release of around 400 batches each year in compliance with ASTM and KIPIC quality standards.
- Engineered over 200 calibration and verification solutions each quarter, ensuring analyzer reliability and decreasing instrument downtime by over 120 hours per year.
- Coached more than 15 analysts and technicians on advanced equipment (GC-MS, IC, TOC, and Metrohm analyzers), improving skill proficiency and decreasing reporting errors by over 300 instances per year.
Laboratory Professional at Verdant Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2020-01 – 2022-02)
- Managed team of 10 laboratory personnel, fostering compliance with QA/QC standards
- Managed team of 10 laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, improving accuracy in results
- Enhanced testing protocols for water, wastewater, and sludge, increasing output to over 1200 analyses per year.
- Performed environmental compliance assessments and sampling of industrial emissions, wastewater, and chemical residues across client locations.
- Assessed samples to ensure compliance with regulatory monitoring and environmental control criteria.
- Generated audit reports detailing compliance findings and recommended remedial actions aligned with ISO 14001 and applicable statutory standards.
- Evaluated documentation and workflows to uphold accurate sample traceability and custody.
- Developed comprehensive laboratory workflows, instrument configurations, and safety protocols for clients.
- Assisted client laboratories in enhancing test accuracy and calibration practices.
- Conducted training sessions for personnel focused on sampling integrity and hazard communication.
Environmental & Laboratory Consultant at Techniche Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (2018-09 – 2019-09)
- Executed sampling and analysis for petroleum, petrochemical, and environmental samples, ensuring over 3500 analyses met quality standards annually.
- Directed quality management system (QMS) and environmental management system (EMS) documentation, achieving compliance with ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 standards.
- Managed external sampling teams and third-party contractors at pipeline refinery and offshore sites. Assisted in validating proficiency testing methods for critical test parameters. Performed uncertainty calculations to enhance reliability of test data.
- Streamlined operations through creation and revision of more than 70 standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines to improve laboratory safety culture.
- Directed quality management system (QMS) and environmental management system (EMS) documentation, guaranteeing compliance with ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 standards.
- Analyzed non-conformance cases and initiated corrective measures, significantly reducing repeat deviations.
- Partnered closely with refinery operations to ensure swift and reliable analytical support for process modifications.
Laboratory Technician at Qatar Petroleum (2006-05 – 2017-07)
- Created and maintained more than 45 standard operating procedures (SOPs), method sheets, and calibration protocols to adhere to GLP and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
- Executed sampling and analysis for petroleum, petrochemical, and environmental samples, ensuring over 3500 analyses met quality standards annually.
- Directed quality management system (QMS) and environmental management system (EMS) documentation, achieving compliance with ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 standards.
- Managed external sampling teams and third-party contractors at pipeline refinery and offshore sites. Assisted in validating proficiency testing methods for critical test parameters. Performed uncertainty calculations to enhance reliability of test data.
- Streamlined operations through creation and revision of more than 70 standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines to improve laboratory safety culture.
- Directed quality management system (QMS) and environmental management system (EMS) documentation, guaranteeing compliance with ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 standards.
- Analyzed non-conformance cases and initiated corrective measures, significantly reducing repeat deviations.
- Partnered closely with refinery operations to ensure swift and reliable analytical support for process modifications.
Laboratory Professional at Reliance Industries Ltd. (2000-02 – 2006-04)
- Performed comprehensive analyses of chemical, petroleum, and petrochemical products in addition to water quality evaluations, overseeing around 1500 routine and specialized tests annually.
- Standardized and confirmed calibration of laboratory instruments, ensuring compliance with international standards and enhancing data reliability.
- Documented QA/QC processes, including calibration logs and control charts, to support regulatory compliance and improve laboratory operations.
- Refined methods to enhance precision, resulting in a reduction of repeat analyses by over 200 samples annually.
Chemical Technician at Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) (1998-12 – 1999-12)
- Conducted over 1200 annual water quality assessments for seawater, potable water, ro-treated water, and boiler systems to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Performed oil analysis on transformer and lubricating oils to support effective condition monitoring and prevent equipment failures.
- Delivered high-accuracy results that informed plant operations and optimized maintenance planning.
Laboratory Chemist at Deepak Research & Development Foundation (1995-12 – 1998-11)
- Conducted in-depth chemical analyses enhancing R&D and production quality, managing 1000+ tests per year.
- Compiled and confirmed test reports for product development batches, supporting timely project advancements.
- Maintained laboratory equipment functionality, ensuring reliability and reducing potential downtime.
Laboratory Technician at Petrochemical Industries Company (1993-07 – 1995-10)
- Managed analytical instruments, producing calibration solutions to maintain accuracy.
- Analyzed petrochemical samples ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Processed over 800 routine and specialized samples annually to support laboratory operations.
Laboratory Chemist at Sahyadri Dyestuffs & Chemicals (1987-08 – 1993-07)
- Examined raw materials, intermediates, and final dye products, completing more than 1500 tests each year.
- Compiled and analyzed test results, ensuring compliance with quality control standards.
- Refined chemical processes to enhance batch consistency and reduce variability.
- Conducted QC inspections on raw materials and finished products to maintain quality standards.
Production Trainee at Nulife Pharmaceuticals (1986-12 – 1987-04)
- Conducted QC inspections on raw materials and finished products to maintain quality standards.
- Created equipment cleaning protocols and streamlined manufacturing workflows.
- Ensured compliance with GMP standards in pharmaceutical product manufacturing.
