Harshad B. Patel1404-40 Stevenson Rd, Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario. M9V 2B2Contact #: 647-631-8744 E-mail: hbpatel10@yahoo.ca

Objective Looking for a challenging career opportunity where I can utilize my existing knowledge, skills and unique innovative abilities to nurture professional abilities, which encourages continuous learning and provides an exposure to new ideas.

Profile Hard-working and ambitious graduate in the Chemical laboratory at Seneca College (2014). Expertise to follow manufacturing and laboratory procedure, instruments, SOPs, and given instructions. Possess outstanding leadership, communication and problem solving skills with positive attitude and strong work ethics.

Education

Chemical Laboratory technician (2014)Seneca College@York University Toronto, ON Studies Included: Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, microsbiology, Instrumental analysis, biological and biochemical techniques, cell physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, computer applications and statistics.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (2011)S.S Institute of Pharmacy, Saurashtra University, IndiaStudies Included: organic and inorganic chemistry, pharmaceutical microbiology, medicinal chemistry, Analytical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical engineering, and pharmaceutical technology.

Professional Skills Extensive experience to follow of lab safety, WHMIS,LIMS, MSDS, GxP Hands-on laboratory experience with UV-Vis, IR, FTIR, HPLC, GC, KF, TLC, brookfield

viscometer, Dissolution apparatus Experienced with essential software such as Empower, Chemstation, and SAP Skilled in following USP, Merck Index, SOPs, SODs, and protocols/ method Experienced with the preparation of standards and dilution, quality control analysis, quality

control calculations, wet chemistry techniques, and analytical bench techniques Excellent verbal and written English communication skills Possess strong problem solving and critical thinking skills Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Well-trained in the process testing of tablet compression Ability to organize the experimental data into systematized lab reports

Work Experience:

Chemist (April 2015 - Current)Analytical R&DApotex Inc, 150 Signet drive,Toronto, Canada Execute LOD, Karl Fisher for stability samples according to USP or method Perform stability testing, dissolution by HPLC, and dissolution by automated UV Carry out Daily calibration of analytical balances, HPLC water, pH meter, and Karl Fisher Execute Assay/ CU/ stratified / BU for stability product Perform all the activity in LIMS (Labware), Empower, and Chemstation. Perform method validation Dispose all the organic waste and pharmaceutical waste according to SOP Maintain logbook for all instruments

Chemist (Jan 2012-Jan 2013)Quality controlDishman Pharmaceutical & Chemical ltd, Ahmedabad, India

• Perform analysis of raw material, finished products, in-process samples, purified water and review data associate with analysis

• Set up the laboratory instruments• Documents and compiles all data from testing as per SOPs and good documents practices• TLC Development of Raw material and finish products. Melting Point, Karl fischer, and UV

spectrophotometer• Troubleshoot problems and perform minor maintenance function as required and maintain

malware logbook• Performed standardization & batch analysis, sample evaluation of bulk drugs intermediates.

Analytical testing of the products• Testing of Wet analysis of solubility, pH, chemical Assay by classical analysis, analysis by

Potentiometrically• Performed calibration and general maintenance of laboratory instrument• Prepared test samples and buffer solutions• Disposed waste chemical solvent • Handled multiple tests simultaneously

Production Technician in Tablet Production Department (May 2011-January 2012)Dishman Pharmaceutical & Chemical ltd, Ahmedabad, India

• Troubleshoot problems and performed minor maintenance function as required and maintain malware logbook

• Maintained compliance at all times with related SOPs and GMPs in the manufacturing process of granulation, mixing, and tablet coating

• Completed manufacturing documents according to SODs with accuracy and completeness• Performed validation/ suitability testing according to USP/IP• cleaned, sanitized, assembled and dissembled processing equipment and cleaned rooms in

accordance with written SOP’s and established GMP’s• Performed the “Done By and Checked By” in pre-dispensing area• Performed duties through the proper, safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety

procedures and Equipment Manuals Worked effectively with team member in support of team and department goalAssistant Manager (2014- Jan 2015)

Subway Sandwiches, Vaughan, Ontario. As needed, supervises food preparation to ensure that food safety and operations standards are

maintained Coordinates and supervises staff so that standards of cleanliness are maintained Performs paperwork duties and assists with product orders and inventory as needed