Padmini Subhash- Stamp 4
Lehenaghmore
Summary
Quality Specialist with 8 years of experience in ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories in food, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors. Expertise in nonconformance investigation, monitoring Quality KPIs, and method development and validation. Proficient in troubleshooting HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking to advance into a senior quality role within the pharmaceutical sector to enhance quality and compliance.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Specialist
Eurofins Environment Testing
Cork, Ireland
05.2024 - Current
- Supporting the site's Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation requirements, ensuring analytical activities and documentation remain compliant with established quality procedures.
- Led internal audits and supported customer audits, including preparation of audit evidence, identification of findings and coordination of CAPA and non-conformance investigations through root cause analysis.
- Coordinated SOP and quality-documentation review cycles, ensuring procedures and supporting documentation remained current and compliant with applicable requirements.
- Reviewing analytical data for accuracy, precision, traceability and compliance, supporting reliable and defensible laboratory results.
- Coordinated proficiency testing programmes, calibration activities, and vendor evaluations to ensure laboratory quality and equipment readiness.
- Conducting document and data reviews across laboratory operations, maintaining appropriate records and supporting audit and accreditation readiness.
- Collaborated with technical and laboratory teams to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and enhance continuous improvement initiatives. Technical Specialist
- Provide technical support to laboratory operations while maintaining compliance with established quality procedures.
- Lead method validation and verification for total metals in wastewater using Agilent 8100 ICP-MS and Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant MS.
- Performed organic analysis of acid herbicides and Suite A pesticides using LC-MS/MS.
- Performed gravimetric analysis of suspended solids, Total dissolved solids and Mixed Liquor Volatile Suspended Solids.
- Performed inorganic analysis, including KF, TN/TOC, together with an automated analyser.
Senior Chemist
ALS Testing Services India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Performed analytical testing on food, feed and beverage matrices, ensuring accurate extraction and quantification of fat- and water-soluble vitamins using HPLC and LCMS/MS.
- Conducted HPLC analysis on sugars, artificial sweeteners, synthetic dyes, food preservatives and mycotoxins, contributing to comprehensive quality control of products.
- Prepared and reviewed HPLC and LC-MS/MS chromatographic data against established internal QC criteria.
- Supported development, validation and auditing of analytical methods, enhancing reproducibility and consistency of results.
- Worked within GMP-regulated laboratory processes requiring accurate documentation, traceability and adherence to established analytical procedures.
Senior Analytical Chemist
Eurofins Analytical Services
Bengaluru
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Executed extraction and quantification of fat- and water-soluble vitamins through validated chromatographic methods to support nutritional analysis.
- Conducted wet chemistry analysis of moisture, protein, dietary fibre, volatile oils, and colour value in food and feed samples to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Supported consistent analytical performance through accurate testing, documentation and adherence to established laboratory procedures.
- Worked in accordance with GLP, laboratory quality procedures and applicable regulatory testing requirements.
- Performed sensory analysis of food and beverages to enhance food-testing and sensory evaluation capabilities.
Trainee Analytical Chemist
Biocon Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Conducted raw material analysis, determining moisture content and quantifying samples using HPLC to support product quality.
- Collaborated with Quality Control team on small-molecule API analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained accurate laboratory records and analytical documentation to support data traceability and GLP compliance.
- Developed foundational skills in pharmaceutical laboratory quality control under GMP regulations, enhancing analytical capabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
JSS College Of Arts, Commerce And Science
Mysuru, India2015
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Chemistry & Botany
Mangalore University
Coorg, India2013
Skills
- QMS
- GMP
- GLP
- Audit readiness
- Method validation
- Method development
- Data review
- Root cause analysis
- Nonconformance analysis
- CAPA
- Quality KPIs
- Instrument repair
- Leadership
- Leadership
Certification
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Train the Trainer
- Sensory Analysis of Food and Beverages, CFTRI, India
- GMP training certification by USPA
Accomplishments
- Improved monthly TAT performance from 70% to 85% within 2 months of joining as a Technical Specialist, demonstrating strong adaptability and rapid learning.
- Successfully learned and applied the QMS requirements within 15 days, effectively supported and managed the INAB audit.
- Developed and implemented a total metal analysis method for wastewater using ICP-MS Analytik Jena, now successfully used as a backup to the Agilent ICPMS.
- Redesigned a gravimetric analysis workflow within existing SOP requirements, achieving a reported 50% reduction in average analysis time while reducing process waste.
- Recognized as Star Performer of the week on 5+ occasions for consistently strong performance and contribution to team objectives.
Interests
- Personal development
- New analytical techniques
- Troubleshooting webinars
- Team activities
References
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Eurofins Environment Testing
05.2024 - Current
Senior Chemist
ALS Testing Services India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Analytical Chemist
Eurofins Analytical Services
04.2017 - 03.2021
Trainee Analytical Chemist
Biocon Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Biochemistry
JSS College Of Arts, Commerce And Science
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Chemistry & Botany
Mangalore University