RAMACHANDRAN
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Research & Development and Analytical chemist and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Processes Technician
Greentech Logistics Pte Lte
04.2025 - Current
- Performed routine water quality test including pH and chemical analysis.
- Applied chemical treatment to waste water conducted filtration processes to ensure quality standards.
- To analyse COD,sulphate and chloride content of all type waste water.
- Conducted laboratory analytical testing to monitor waste water quality and identify necessary adjustments for optimal treatment.
- Maintain the accurate records of testing result operational observation and maintanance activities.
- Assisted in the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, including pumps, valves, mixer and pipeline
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of equipment to prevent system failures.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency and safety measures.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibration of pH meter.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment in compliance with health regulations.
Research Scientist
VIHITA CHEM PVT LTD
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Be able to synthesize new anti-microbial analogs in support of a lead optimization program as directed by the lead chemist.
- Be able to develope and optimized synthetic method to synthesize compounds using appropriate chromatography inter-handling techniques conventional and autoclave reactions and distillation techniques.
- Developed and scale up a novel process for producing cost effective compounds for perfume and pharmaceutical industry application.
- Synthesized compounds related to perfume raw materials examples (Evernyl,water melon ketone)
- Developed research protocol to optimize chemical processes in a laboratory setting
- Conducted experiments to assess the efficiency of various chemical reactions like oxidation, reductions and esterfication .
- Utilized analytical techniques to identify and characterize new compounds.
- Developed and efficient method for the purification of complex organic molecules.
- Performed routine synthesis and characterization of organic compounds under the supervision of senior scientists.
- To maintain quality management systems (QMS).
- Determination of Moisture content using Karl Fischer.
- Determination of PH for Water Samples
- Maintain the inventory and chemicals reagents and consumables and ensure that there are sufficient test for stock.
- Worked on developing new methods and validation for quantification of active ingredient in extracts and formulations by HPLC, and GC
Chemical Plant Operator
CHEM SOLV TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
08.2016 - 04.2021
- As a Chemical Technician specializing in Liquid Waste Management, Cyanide Destruction, Chromium Destruction, Solid waste management, Water-Reactive Chemicals, pyrophoric chemicals, Production Effluent Treatment, and Spent Caustic and oily sludge Unloading and Disposal and BLC cleaning.
- Segregation of all type of waste chemicals based on the chemicals like toxic,flammable,pyrophoric, explosive, corrosive and Disposal of all type of waste chemicals. Treatment of type of waste water like acidic, alkaline and Cyanide, Mercaptan contaminate waste water. treatment of toxic inorganic cations like Chromium, Mercury,Cadmium,Arsenic,etc
- Disposal of speciality chemicals such as carbon tetrachloride, titanium tetrachloride, butyl lithium, benzene sulfonic acid etc.
- Disposal of water reactive chemical calcium hydride, sodium hydride, lithium hydride etc.
- Disposal of pyrophoric chemicals triethylaluminium, diethylzinc, triethylaluminium, potassium tert-butoxide, phosphorus tribromide, iron pentha chloride.
- Supporting the process in monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the smooth operation of the treatment plant.
- Monitered and adjusted flows and chemical dosages to control the treatment process.
QC Officer in API drug manufacturing
PROVENTOUS LIFE SCIENCE
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Utilized analytical instruments such as HPLC,GC,IR to identify and quantify raw materials and finishes product.
- Experience in wet chemical analysis as per IP,BP and USP.
- Sampling and testing of raw materials,monitoring stability studies, intermediates and final product.
- Maintaining the records, SOPs,and work instruction for quality control operations.
- Perform analysis for Water treatment station (RO water and purified water station).
- Ensuring compliance with standards operating procedures (SOPs)and Good laboratory practices (GLP) during sample preparation and analysis.
- Conducting routine and non routine analysis of samples according to specification and test.
- Quantitative determination of chemical elements using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).
- Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and efficiency in testing.
- Reporting and documenting test results accurately and effectively in laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Participating in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Maintain the inventory and control in stock, reference standard, chemicals reagents and consumables and ensure that there is sufficient test for stock.
- Maintained a safe and clean laboratory environment by following set procedures, rules and regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operations issues.
- Communication with production and analytical team, projects coordination.
- Work in Analytical testing lab with hazardous and toxic chemicals.
- Ensure proper handling of chemical and adherence to ppe standards to minimize exposure risk.
Senior Chemist in Herbal Research
ASTHAGIRI HERBAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION.
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Studied the physic chemical parameters of the plants and Food product (General test) (Ash content, Water & Solvent Extractives, Loss on drying, Moisture content & Crude fibre Alcoholic acidity, volatile oil, foreign matter)
- Developed and validated standard operating protocols to meet the NABL accreditation (ISO 17025) for evaluate the herbal products HPLC and UV and exposed to NABL Auditing.
- Studied and optimized the different types of extraction conditions (Cold extraction, Soxhlet extraction, microwave extraction, Hot extraction).
- Studied and optimized the extraction of herbs using different types of solvents with varying polarity.
- Identification of preliminary phytochemical (Terpenoids, Steroids, Carbohydrates, Alkaloids, Proteins, Flavonoid and Tannins) analysis from the crude extracts.
- Isolated the bio-active markers from herbal extract using column chromatography.
- Isolation of curcuminoids from oleoresin under precipitation method.
- Qualitative analysis of Herbal Extracts Estimation of Alkaloids, Proteins, Flavanodis, Tannins, Steroids, Carbohydrates were done using UV-Vis Spectroscopy (Techcomp UV8500).
- Determination of Moisture content using Karl Fischer.
- Characterization of bio-active molecules using varies techniques like IR, NMR.
- Large scale extraction and isolation of standard markers and quantification of marker compounds
- Estimation of Bitter, Total organic acid by using gravimetric, Volumetric methods.
- Determination of total formaldehyde.
Education
Master of philosophy - chemistry
A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College
Thanjavur 02.2012
Master of science - chemistry
H.H The Rajah's College
Pudukkottai04.2010
Bachelor of science - chemistry
H.H The Rajah's College
Pudukkottai04.2007
Skills
- Research and development (organic synthesis)
- Safety risk assessment
- NEA,SCDF and PUB Standrds
- Spectroscopy
- Troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Documentation and reporting
- Equipment maintenance
- Operations monitoring,
- Document preparation
- Instrument operations HPLC, GC,UV,IR
- Cost control
- Analytical/Scientific software
- Hazard analysis
- Chemical synthesis
- Adopt with all kindofwork condition
Certification
- SUPERVISE WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH IN PROCESS PLANT-Aventa global pte lte. Singapore
- PERFORM WORK AT HEIGHT (WPH-GMS-1110-1.1)-Eversafe Acadamy Singapore.
Languages
English
Tamil
Timeline
Processes Technician
Greentech Logistics Pte Lte
04.2025 - Current
Research Scientist
VIHITA CHEM PVT LTD
01.2023 - 03.2025
Chemical Plant Operator
CHEM SOLV TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
08.2016 - 04.2021
QC Officer in API drug manufacturing
PROVENTOUS LIFE SCIENCE
04.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Chemist in Herbal Research
ASTHAGIRI HERBAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION.
01.2012 - 03.2014
Master of philosophy - chemistry
A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College
Master of science - chemistry
H.H The Rajah's College
Bachelor of science - chemistry
H.H The Rajah's College