Charanjeeth Suvarna

Detail-oriented and performance-driven Oil & Gas Laboratory Chemist with 8+ years of progressive experience in petroleum testing, lubricant analysis, transformer oil diagnostics, and research-based analytical chemistry within ISO 17025 accredited laboratories including SGS Qatar W.L.L. and Wimpey Laboratories LLC. Expert in ASTM, IP, ISO testing standards, method development, SOP preparation, quality control systems, instrument troubleshooting, and internal/external calibration management. Hands-on expertise in GC-FID, ICP-OES, HPLC, FTIR, TOC, Karl Fischer, Dissolved Gas Analysis, and petroleum product validation including Crude Oil, Jet A1, Gasoil, Fuel Oil, Transformer Oil and Bitumen.

Proven ability in research support, method validation, LIMS documentation, regulatory compliance (ISO 17025, NABL, USFDA) and quality assurance systems. Seeking a challenging Lab Engineer / Research Chemist role in UAE Universities / Research Centers contributing technical excellence and analytical leadership.

Chemist - SGS Qatar W.L.L. (Oil, Gas & Chemicals Division) - Qatar

(2022-03)

• ASTM Compliance: Conducting analytical testing of Crude Oil, Jet A1, Gasoil and Fuel Oil as per ASTM/IP/ISO standards.
• Lubricant Analysis: Performing TAN, TBN, Viscosity, Flash Point, Wear Metals (ICP-OES) and contamination analysis.
• Instrument Operation: Operating GC-FID, ICP-OES, HPLC, Karl Fischer and FTIR for petroleum characterization.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing ISO 17025 laboratory quality systems and maintaining audit readiness.
• Calibration Management: Performing internal calibration and coordinating external calibration of analytical instruments.
• Method Development: Preparing and reviewing SOPs, test methods and validation protocols.
• Dissolved Gas Analysis: Conducting transformer oil DGA and Furan analysis using GC & HPLC.
• Data Reporting: Preparing technical reports, COAs and research-based analytical interpretations.

Oil Chemist - Wimpey Laboratories LLC - Muscat, Oman

(2019-08 - 2022-03)

• Petroleum Testing: Conducted comprehensive testing of Fuel Oil, Lubricants, Transformer Oil and Bitumen.
• Viscosity Analysis: Performed Kinematic, Saybolt and Stabinger viscosity measurements.
• Transformer Diagnostics: Executed BDV, Resistivity, Dissipation Factor and Interfacial Tension tests.
• Elemental Analysis: Conducted ICP-based Wear Metal and Heavy Metal analysis.
• Chromatographic Analysis: Performed GC analysis for Benzene, Toluene, N-Heptane and dissolved gases.
• Flash Point Testing: Conducted Open Cup and Closed Cup flash point determinations.
• Particle Contamination: Executed ISO 4406 Particle Count analysis.
• Quality Documentation: Maintained ISO 17025 compliance documentation and audit preparation.

Analyst – QC Lab - Sequent Scientific Ltd. - Mangalore, India

(2015-03 - 2018-01)

• Product Validation: Performed validation of finished products and intermediates.
• Chromatography Testing: Conducted GC and HPLC analysis for raw materials and solvents.
• Quality Control: Executed LOD, Ash Content, Moisture and Specific Gravity tests.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supported USFDA, WHO and NABL audit requirements.
• Solvent Recovery Testing: Analyzed Methanol, Methylene Dichloride and recovered solvents.
• Spectroscopic Analysis: Operated UV-Visible and related analytical instruments.

Analytical Lab Chemist - SGS India Pvt. Ltd. - Mangalore, India

(2014-07 - 2015-02)

• Routine Testing: Conducted Gas Oil testing as per ASTM standards.
• Calibration Control: Performed equipment verification and preventive maintenance.
• Reagent Preparation: Prepared and standardized laboratory reagents.
• ISO Implementation: Ensured compliance with ISO 17025 laboratory management system.
• LIMS Reporting: Generated analytical reports and Certificates of Analysis.

Analytical Lab Chemist - Adani Wilmar Limited - Mangalore, India

(2013-06 - 2014-06)

• Quality Testing: Conducted oil and chemical testing in production environment.
• SOP Development: Developed testing protocols aligned with ASTM standards.
• Laboratory Management: Maintained clean and compliant laboratory setup.
• Chemical Analysis: Performed density, moisture and compositional testing.
• Process Monitoring: Supported in-process quality control activities.

M.Sc. - Chemistry - India

B.Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics - University of Karnataka – Mangalore, India (2010 - 2013)