Malaya Behera

Dedicated and analytical Chemist / Laboratory Professional holding an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Utkal University with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), backed by over 3.5 years of continuous hands-on laboratory experience in water and wastewater quality testing. Proven expertise in wet chemical analysis, standardized testing protocols (BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, pH), analytical instrument calibration, and laboratory data management. Skilled in enforcing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), managing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and delivering reliable QA/QC results to support operational compliance.

Laboratory Assistant at LC Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. / Watco Sewage Treatment Plant (2023-01 – Present)

• Conduct routine sampling and precise physico-chemical analysis of raw sewage influent, intermediate stages, and final treated effluent.
• Perform standard regulatory testing parameters, including Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), TSS, TDS, and pH to ensure compliance with environmental discharge norms.
• Standardize, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation (pH meters, conductivity meters, spectrophotometers), documenting calibration data in line with quality protocols.
• Analyze test results promptly and report variances to plant operational engineers to enable real-time chemical dosing and treatment process adjustments.
• Maintain rigorous chemical inventory logs, prepare analytical stock reagents, and strictly enforce laboratory health, safety, and hazardous waste disposal guidelines.

M.Sc. in Chemistry – Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (2026)

B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry – Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (2021)

Higher Secondary / 12th (Science) – Talcher College, Talcher (CHSE, Odisha) (2018)

Secondary School / 10th – Badatribida High School, Badatribida (BSE, Odisha) (2016)

PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) in Computer Applications – Odisha (2020)