Dijo James

About Dijo James

Passionate and detail-oriented Junior Chemist with experience in food, water, and seafood analysis. Skilled in conducting chemicalto ensure product quality, compliance, and safety.I have hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as titration, spectroscopy, chromatography, helping industries meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Committed to maintaining laboratory accuracy, quality control, and data integrity while continuously learning new advancements in the field.Eager to collaborate with industry professionals and contribute to innovative solutions in food and environmental safety. Let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Quality Analyst

   Interfield Laboratories - India

   Mar 2023 — Present · Kerala, IN

   Extraction and analysis of pesticides, including Trifluralin, and Di thiocarbamates, across various matrices suchas spices, fruits, vegetables, cereals, seafood, oils, herbs, tea, coffee, pulses, milk, soil, and water. Extraction of Contaminants: Ethylene Oxide, Ethoxyquin, PAH, PCB.Extraction and analysis of antibiotics and related compounds in seafood, including Chloramphenicol, Nitrofuran metabolites, Sulphonamides, Tetracyclines, Nitrofuran parent compounds, Quinolones, Fluorides, Doxycycline, PFAS, Synthetic Dyes, and DNSAH.HPLC parameters: Coumarin, Curcuminoids, Capsaicin, Indole, Ethoxyquin in seafood, Vitamins A, D, E and K, Histamine, Gingerols, Caffeine, Benzoates. Extraction and analysis of mycotoxins, including Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2, M1) and Ochratoxin.LC-MS parameter optimization for detecting dyes, vitamins (B7, B9, B12), Glyphosate, Nicotine, and Alkaloids.Conducted comprehensive analysis of key water quality indicators, including Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), nutrients, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), pH, alkalinity, conductivity, and total hardness.Actively engaged in the quality assessment of spices by analyzing parameters such as moisture content, volatile oil, curcumin levels, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, non-volatile ether extract, crude fibre, and capsaicin, along with various physical andquality attributes.Knowledge on laboratory work flow as per the norms of ISO 17025: 2017.Participating in proficiency testing programs related to analytical procedures.Possess foundational knowledge and practical experience in operating analytical instruments such as Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

Education

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  Master's degree, Chemistry

• Kerala State Rutronix

  Professional Diploma, Computerised Financial Accounting

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  Bachelor's degree, Chemistry