Sanesh Ketkar

About Sanesh Ketkar

I am a research-driven professional in laboratory sciences with a passion for advancing my understanding of biochemistry, particularly in the context of cancer research. With over a year of experience, including fellowship work and hands-on research, my goal is to contribute to R&D in biochemistry by studying proteins involved in cancer systems and tackling key challenges in this field. My experience includes a two-month research project focused on the enzyme BHMT and its connection to COVID-19, followed by a four-month fellowship where I conducted experiments on the enzyme NQO1. Additionally, my senior thesis involved a four-month investigation into a chemical anomaly, which deepened my research and analytical skills.Currently, I am working as an R&D laboratory technician at Actega, where I have honed my skills in operating laboratory machinery, preparing formulations, and conducting test tube reactions. This experience is expanding my chemical knowledge and providing valuable insights into the manufacturing side of chemical research.I am eager to continue developing my expertise in biochemistry and contribute to innovative research that can solve pressing societal problems.

Experience

1. Associate Qc Analytical Chemist

   Tris Pharma

   Aug 2025 — Present · Monmouth Junction, NJ, US

   The (Associate) Quality Control (QC) Analytical Chemist performs analytical testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process (IP), finished product (FP), and/or stability samples (ST). Responsible for following Analytical Methods, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies.•Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, SOPs, and state, federal and local laws•Performs testing of raw materials, IP, FP and/or ST samples including dissolution, assay, content/blend uniformity, particle size distribution, and other tests according to the analytical methods, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) procedures in a regulated laboratory environment•Analyzes and interprets test results•Operates general analytical instruments during raw material, IP and FP testing such as High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra Violet visible spectroscopy (UV/Vis), Automatic Titration, Infra-Red Spectroscopy (IR), Atomic Absorption (AA), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and Dissolution apparatus (distek)•Assists with the identification and troubleshooting of problems with instrumentation and analytical preparations•Meets project deadlines and performance standards as assigned•Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations

Education

• Rider University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2023 — 2024

• Rider University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2019 — 2023