Chemistry Peer Mentor - National Science Foundation-Hispanic Serving Institutions, NSF-HIS Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
(2024-09 - 2025-12)
Project title: "Pathways to Promote Seamless Transition to Undergraduate Engineering Majors".
- Supporting students in understanding inorganic chemistry concepts.
- Tutoring groups of up to 1-5 students in inorganic general chemistry, 10-15 hours per week.
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Texas A&M University-Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
(2024-11 - 2025-12)
Chemistry department. Conducted laboratory experiments, collected and analyzed data, and supported research projects in analytical and organic chemistry.
- Assisted in developing research methodologies, troubleshooting experiments, and teaching spectroscopic techniques (UV, IR, NMR) for molecular structure analysis.
- Managed lab sessions, graded reports and exams, and presented research findings at seminars and conferences.
Analytical Chemist - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. - Hyderabad, India
(2020-07 - 2024-05)
- Carried out routine and advanced laboratory testing using instruments like HPLC, GC, UV, and FTIR.
- Developed, validated, and optimized analytical methods in compliance with ICH and GMP guidelines.
- Tested raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments to keep results accurate and reliable.
- Prepared chemical solutions, reagents, and standards for daily laboratory work.
- Investigated out-of-specification results and prepared detailed root-cause reports.
- Performed stability studies to help determine product shelf life and storage conditions.
- Followed all laboratory safety, GLP, and GMP procedures to maintain a clean and compliant lab.
- Recorded test results and observations clearly in lab notebooks and electronic systems.
- Supported audits by providing proper documentation and explaining laboratory procedures.
- Worked closely with R&D and Quality teams to support product development and improvements.
Process Development Intern - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. - Hyderabad, India
(2019-12 - 2020-06)
- Assisted in developing, optimizing, and scaling chemical processes while monitoring reaction parameters and product quality.
- Collaborated with R&D, QC, and production teams, ensuring compliance with SOPs, GMP, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Recorded and analyzed experimental data to understand process performance and suggest improvements.
- Helped the team develop and improve manufacturing processes to make them more efficient and reliable.
- Followed safety and quality guidelines while working in the lab and production areas.
