Experience

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  Csir-neist

  May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Summer research intern

  Advisor: Dr. Lakhi Saikia, Scientist, CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam.Project Title: Synthesis and characterization of Schiff Base ligands and complexes of Zn and Ni.

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  Tezpur university

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Master thesis student

  Advisor: Dr. Pritam Deb, Professor, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam.Thesis title: Magnetic mesoporous system: A potential heavy metal scavengerSummary: Development of mesoporous Fe3O4 secondary nanostructures having high surface area and application of this hierarchical system as a versatile heavy metals scavenger

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  Csir-neist

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Summer research intern

  Advisor: Dr. Rajib Lochan Goswamee, Principal Scientist, CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam.Project Title: Synthesis, characterization and application of silica supported Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) Nanogels

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  Tezpur university, tezpur

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Dst (department of science and technology)-inspire jrf

  Advisor: Dr. Pritam Deb, Professor, Department of Physics, Tezpur University, Assam.Project: Magnetic mesoporous systems

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  The university of texas at arlington

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2020

  Research Interests:Organometallic Chemistry: Design, synthesis and mechanistic study of multi-functional metal organic complexes for gas separation, small-molecule sensing, and catalytic transformations.Experienced in:1. Air and moisture sensitive chemistry using Schlenk-line technique and glove-box.2. Organic, inorganic and organometallic synthesis and characterization with a good understanding of the concepts and techniques of analytical chemistry 3. Proficient in characterization techniques including NMR, FT-IR, Raman, UV-Vis, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, GC, LC, Column Chromatography, MS, PXRD, DSC, TGA and Rheometry.4. Plan, design and execute experiments for successful completion of projects.5. Analyze experimental data and generate written reports for an audience of supervisors.6. Manage laboratory instruments and review and maintain the regulatory protocols, chemical inventory, adverse event, regulatory requirements, and documentation, with particular attention to safety.7. Responsible for daily operation of the laboratory. Experienced in training 3 High school Welch scholars, 2 undergraduate and 1 graduate student.8. Good Laboratory Practice, with particular attention to safety. Show less 1. Responsible for organizing and supervising laboratory classes for general chemistry, which includes teaching an average of 50 students per semester.2. Organizing and conducting multiple presentations with lecture and oral discussions geared towards informing/teaching students about proper laboratory technique, purpose and principles.3. Generating quizzes for a number of experiments, inspecting and grading laboratory notebooks for quality and correct annotation in addition to proctoring exams.4. Making recommendations on laboratory experiment and equipment needs and syllabus improvement.5. Holding office hours and students’ mentoring sessions. Show less

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    May 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2017
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  Alcon

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern, r&d polymer

  • Synthesized monomers and polymers; assisted in the development of dye formulation and new generation contact lenses.• Conducted lab experiments to produce contact lenses, performed tests to collect analytical data with primary focus being on lenses strength and visibility/clarity.• Working experience in GxP industrial setting laboratory.

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  Molekule

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Postdoctoral fellow

  • Worked on the design and development of foam formulations, and synthesis of ionic liquids and surfactants.• Responsible for the study and testing of formulations using variety of analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, DSC, Tensiometer, Foam analyzer, and development/validation of analytical methodologies.• Conducted literature review, performed data compilation including experimental plans, procedures and results, data analysis, prepared and reviewed technical documents, including validation protocols and reports in appropriate format, and communicated effectively with the team via presentations. Show less

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  Thermo fisher scientific

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2024

  Senior scientist

  • Perform complex sample preparation and analysis of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds using chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (GMP).• Routinely act as a project lead on multiple projects, assist in developing/validating methodologies for various drug components in compliance with SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.• Review, interpret and analyze data for technical, quality, and compliance of protocols, methods, SOPs; perform review of the data for accuracy and compliance as per reporting requirements.• GMP experience including USP/EP/JP compendial testing. Show less