Mihir Mehta

Dynamic and detail-driven M.Sc.

Organic

Chemistry professional currently serving as Research & Development Executive at Salvavidas Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., specializing in API synthesis, process development, and scale-up within the pharmaceutical sector. Possesses strong command of multi step organic synthesis, reaction optimization, purification methodologies, and analytical characterization techniques including TLC, IR, and HPLC.

Experienced in preparing cGMP compliant documentation process development reports, batch records, and lab notebooks. Demonstrated ability to support technology transfer from laboratory to pilot scale while maintaining stringent quality and safety standards. Committed to contributing to innovative, cost effective pharmaceutical R&D solutions.

Research & Development Executive - SALVAVIDAS PHARMACEUTICAL PVT. LTD. - Ankleshwar GIDC, Gujarat

(2025-05)

Regulated API and finished-dosage manufacturer supplying to domestic and international markets, with an in-house R&D centre focused on process innovation and cost-competitive API development.

• API Process Development & Optimization: Lead development of synthesis routes for new and existing APIs, evaluating alternate reagents, solvents, and reaction conditions to enhance yield, purity, and process robustness while reducing raw material and operational costs.
• Reaction Design & Execution: Design and execute multi step organic synthesis experiments condensation, oxidation, esterification, and cyclization with accurate inprocess monitoring using TLC, pH checks.
• Purification & Isolation: Perform isolation and purification of intermediates and final APIs via recrystallization, solvent-antisolvent precipitation.
• Analytical Characterization: Characterize synthesized compounds by Melting Point, TLC, and IR spectroscopy; coordinate with QC for HPLC purity analysis.
• cGMP Documentation: Prepare and maintain lab notebooks, master batch records and method development summaries.
• Scale-Up Support: Provide detailed process parameters, solvent consumption data, SDS, and risk assessment reports to facilitate smooth technology transfer from laboratory (gram-scale) to pilot plant (kilogram-scale).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, improve atom economy, and minimise solvent waste in line with green chemistry principles.

Research & Development Intern - AMI ORGANICS LTD. - Sachin GIDC, Surat, Gujarat

(2024-05 - 2024-06)

Globally recognised manufacturer of pharmaceutical intermediates and API starting materials (SM), supplying to regulated markets including the US, Europe, and Japan.

• Synthesis Support: Assisted senior research chemists in planning and executing multi step synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, gaining exposure to industrial organic chemistry workflows and reaction protocols.
• Sample Preparation & Analysis: Prepared reaction samples for routine analytical testing (TLC, melting point, IR); accurately recorded spectral data and physical properties in GMP-compliant lab notebooks.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Collected and tabulated experimental data including reaction yields, purity results, and process parameters; prepared internal technical summaries for team review meetings.
• Reagent & Solvent Management: Managed chemical inventory, tracked consumption of solvents and reagents, and coordinated with stores to ensure uninterrupted supply for ongoing experiments.
• Laboratory Safety & Housekeeping: Practised strict laboratory safety protocols PPE compliance, chemical waste segregation, and equipment cleaning procedure.
• Regulated Manufacturing Exposure: Gained first hand exposure to GMP batch documentation, and quality standards applicable to pharmaceutical intermediates for US/EU-regulated markets.

Master of Science - Organic Chemistry - Sir P.T.

Sarvajanik

College of Science, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) (2023 - 2025) Surat, Gujarat

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Sir P.T.

Sarvajanik

College of Science, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) (2021 - 2023) Surat, Gujarat

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Science Stream - Science - Shree Vashishtha Vidhyalaya (2019 - 2019) Vav, Surat

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - D.R.G.D.

Sarvajanik

Vidhyalaya (2017 - 2017) Sayan, Surat