Manisha Shakya

Senior Quality Control Analyst with 4+ years of experience in quality control, analytical testing, and technical documentation within the essential oils, fragrance, aroma chemicals, and carrier oils industry. Proficient in GC-FID, GC-MS, and physicochemical analysis, with hands-on experience in preparing CoA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, IFRA Certificates, EU Allergen Declarations, and customer compliance documentation. Strong understanding of QMS, GDP, laboratory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Senior Quality Control Analyst at A.G. Organica Pvt. Ltd. (2023-09 – Present)

• Perform quality control testing and inspection of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct analytical testing using GC-FID, GC-MS, Refractometer, Polarimeter, Karl Fischer Titrator, and physicochemical test methods.
• Perform physicochemical analysis including Refractive Index (RI), Specific Gravity (SG), Optical Rotation (OR), Acid Value, Peroxide Value, Iodine Value, Saponification Value, pH, and moisture content, as applicable.
• Interpret chromatographic data and analytical results to verify product identity, composition, and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain CoA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, IFRA Certificates, EU Allergen Declarations, product specifications, stability documentation, laboratory reports, calibration records, inspection logs, dispatch documents, customer compliance documents, and vendor questionnaires.
• Verify analytical data and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and traceability of documentation prior to batch release and customer dispatch.
• Perform calibration, verification, and routine performance checks of laboratory instruments.
• Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with GDP and QMS requirements.
• Support quality investigations by providing analytical results, laboratory documentation, and technical inputs for nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Sales, Export, and Regulatory teams to support timely product release.

Quality Control Assistant at Blossoms Aroma Pvt. Ltd. (2021-07 – 2023-08)

• Performed analytical testing of R&D, raw material, in-process, and finished product samples.
• Operated GC-FID and GC-MS for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Assisted in perfume blending and client-specific sample preparation.
• Prepared analytical reports and maintained laboratory documentation.
• Assisted in preparation of CoA, SDS/MSDS, and technical documentation.
• Managed sample inventory and sample library.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.
• Supported routine instrument calibration and laboratory housekeeping.
• Ensured compliance with SOPs and laboratory safety practices.

Research Intern at Ramja Genosensor | FITT-IIT Delhi (2020-01 – 2020-06)

• Contributed to the development of a novel paper-based biosensor for rapid detection of bacterial infections and antimicrobial resistance.
• Performed bacterial culture isolation, propagation, aseptic techniques, and antimicrobial resistance studies.
• Independently executed laboratory experiments, analyzed data, and documented research findings.

M.Sc. in Biotechnology – Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, India (2018)

B.Sc. (H) in Biotechnology – Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, India (2016)