Fatma Sırtalan

Results-driven Chemical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics R&D, specializing in formulation development, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, UV Spectrophotometry) and stability testing. Passionate about transitioning leverage my technical skills and innovation-driven mindset to enhance drug development and quality assurance processes.

Certified in GMP, ISO standards, and Occupational Health & Safety

R&D Specialist at Aksan Kozmetik A.Ş. (2024-11 – 2025-03)

• Develop and optimize cosmetic formulations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct stability and performance tests to enhance product quality and sustainability.

R&D Specialist at Note Cosmetique (2021-11 – 2024-07)

• Spearheaded formulation development for new products, reducing time-to-market by 15%.
• Led raw material research, identifying eco-friendly alternatives to improve sustainability.
• Authored SOPs and stability reports, ensuring adherence to ISO 22716 and GMP guidelines.
• Contributed to TÜBİTAK-funded projects on innovative cosmetic solutions.

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant Specialist at Polifarma İlaç San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (2020-07 – 2021-11)

• Performed stability tests (ICH guidelines) to determine shelf-life of pharmaceutical products.
• Operated HPLC, UV spectrophotometers, and particle analyzers for QC testing.
• Documented findings in compliance with FDA/EMA regulations, supporting audit readiness.

Production Intern at Sanofi (2018-07 – 2018-08)

• Assisted in GMP-compliant production processes, optimizing batch efficiency.

Laboratory Intern at Ülker (2017-07 – 2017-08)

• Conducted QC tests on raw materials, ensuring safety and quality standards.

MBA in Business Management – Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2024-08 – 2025-09)

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering – Ankara University (2014-09 – 2019-07)