Karthik Ravichandran

Quality Control Analyst @Almac Group

Craigavon, GB

Conduct thorough quality control analysis of raw materials and excipients like salt, sugars used for production of laxative and cystic fibrosis drugs utilizing analytical chemistry and laboratory techniques- Utilize advanced laboratory skills and techniques to sustain high-quality standards in compliance with GMP and MHRA regulations- Employ analytical techniques like furnace, oven, UV and FTIR spectrometer, Karl Fischer, T-50, centrifuge, HPLC, LC, GC, sieves, balance, dissolution and titrimetric to evaluate samples, identify anomalies, and troubleshoot issues promptly to make certain the accuracy and reliability of results- Maintain meticulous documentation of experiments, observations, and test results according to Almac’s Quality Management System (QMS), European, Chinese, and Japanese pharmacopeia- Implement and adhere to strict quality control GMP procedures and protocols to guarantee accurate and precise analysis- Organised and performed in internal and external audits to certify compliance with regulatory guidelines & Implementation of process improvement and innovative solutions to enhance productivity and quality control - Managed daily lab operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations- Coordinated and assisted lab staff scheduling, training, and performance reviews with line manager- Maintained and updated SOPs, quality control records, and inventory logs as per modern QMS- Collaborated with production and R&D teams on projects to introduce a new API- Ensured maintenance and calibration of lab equipment like LC-MS, HPLC, dissolution and balance- Oversaw procurement and inventory of lab supplies to ensure the continuous workflow of laboratory- Assisted in development of HPLC/UV/DAD assays & dissolution for APIs such as Ivacaftor, Tezacaftor, Elexacaftor and pharmaceutical formulations for cystic fibrosis drug, with knowledge of instrument methods, mobile phases, dissolution media and column selectivity.

Queen's University Belfast

Master's degree, Pharmaceutical Analysis

Anna University Chennai

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering