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Meena Darshni

Summary

A highly motivated and passionate Chemical Engineering graduate with experience in the fast-paced pharmaceutical industry. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills. Seeking a career with a progressive organization that helps to develop one's inner potential, while adding value to the company.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

BIOTECHNOLOGIST (DOWNSTREAM PRODUCTION)

Lonza Biologics
03.2023 - Current
  • Manufacturing of synthetic proteins under cGMP conditions in cleanroom environment at large scale (20K) operational areas
  • Process and equipment troubleshooting
  • Liaising with QA with regards to documentation
  • Assisted with reviewing of batch records and logbooks
  • Ensured all documentation was compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for format and content
  • Assisted QA & customers with site walkdowns.
  • Managed multiple tasks concurrently while adhering to strict deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management skills.

TECHNOLOGY ANALYST INTERN

Sembcorp Industries Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted competitive market research on technologies related to Carbon Capture, Sequestration, and Utilisation (CCSU), Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Geothermal Energy
  • Did multiple presentations to analyze compatibility of various technologies with Singapore's sustainability goals, contributing valuable insights into industry trends and potential future developments.

LAB ANALYST INTERN

Veritas Petroleum (Asia) Services Pte Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Determined reproducibility and co-relation of pour point between different equipment and test methods.

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (Hons) -

Singapore Institute of Technology - Newcastle University (SIT - NU)
10.2022

Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
04.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in IT skills using Aspen Hysys and Unisim for modeling chemical process simulations, and Spyder for programming in Python
  • Proficient in DeltaV operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Project management abilities
  • Critical thinking aptitude
  • Protein Purification Methods

Activities & Awards

  • Community volunteer at ItsRainingRaincoats, 2022 - Present
  • Head of Logistics of Ballroom Dance, 2021
  • 2nd Place in Junior Couple Waltz - Inter-University competition, 2020
  • President of DCHE Student Chapter, 2018 - 2019
  • Model Learner Award, 2016
  • Junior Prefect, 2015 - 2016

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

BIOTECHNOLOGIST (DOWNSTREAM PRODUCTION)

Lonza Biologics
03.2023 - Current

TECHNOLOGY ANALYST INTERN

Sembcorp Industries Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 01.2022

LAB ANALYST INTERN

Veritas Petroleum (Asia) Services Pte Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (Hons) -

Singapore Institute of Technology - Newcastle University (SIT - NU)

Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
Meena Darshni