Siba Panda

Results-oriented Lab Chemist with 6+ years of experience in Quality Control Laboratories at AM/NS Hazira. Highly skilled in Quality Assurance, CRCA and Galvanized steel product testing, mechanical testing, pickling acid analysis, laboratory analysis, material inspection, Root Cause Analysis, and LIMS documentation. Proven expertise in operating precision lab instruments, enforcing strict SOP compliance, executing continuous process improvement, maintaining 5S standards, and delivering high-accuracy test reports.

Recipient of Best Associate of the Month (6 times) for operational excellence.

Lab Chemist - Quality Control Laboratory at AM/NS Hazira (2019-12 – Present)

Associated via Contracting Partners (2019-Present): Laxmi Enterprise (2024-Present), Perfect Group (2021-2024), Shubit Enterprises (Dec 2019-2021)

• Quality Inspection & QA: Comprehensive quality testing and inspection of Cold Rolled Close Annealed (CRCA) and Galvanized steel products adhering to Quality Assurance protocols.
• Mechanical Testing: Conducted Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, and Elongation testing using Universal Testing Machine (UTM).
• Material Characterization: Executed Hardness Testing, Coating Thickness Measurement, Surface Roughness Testing, and Drawability Testing.
• Pickling Acid Analysis: Analyzed pickling acid samples from the Galvanizing process by titration to determine RCA (acid concentration) and iron content for process monitoring and quality control.
• Equipment Calibration: Performed daily equipment calibration, routine verification, and standardized checks for precision testing instruments.
• Sample Preparation & Defect ID: Prepared test specimens accurately using Shear Machines and inspected surface defects including Scratch, Dent, Roll Mark, Coating Defect, and Bare Spots.
• LIMS & Test Reports: Recorded precise test data in LIMS, verifying analytical test reports without quality rejections.
• Quality Compliance: Maintained strict laboratory documentation, SOP adherence, industrial safety guidelines, shift handover logs, and 5S workplace management.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated seamlessly with Production, Process, and QA teams for immediate quality feedback and defect resolution.

B.Sc. in Chemistry – VNSGU University (2019)

HSC in 12th Science – GSEB Board

SSC in 10th – GSEB Board