1. ● C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E ●
Vipul Patel
8/36-38 Isabella Street NORTHPARRAMATTA NSW 2151
Tel (02) 86266956 (Home) 0433784458 (Mobile)
Email vipulkernika@yahoo.co.in
● P R O F E S S I O N A L O V E R V I E W ●
Describing myself as a focused driven and innovative person, I bring with me the ability to facilitate a
high level of personal effectiveness, impact and influencing ability towards continuous improvement
principles. My desire and commitment to self-directed learning have been the key elements in my life
which has motivated me to better myself to function effectively in my chosen profession. Through this,
I have accumulated a diverse range of skills, building on my skill set to incorporate various technical
skills to pursue my career goals involving the first point of entry into the professional world.
● C A R E E R O B J E C T I V E ●
My preference is to secure a position where technical skills and positive are a contributive factor to the
success of my employment and where I can develop my knowledge and skills at an entry level to be
recognized as a capable and well experienced person concerned with efficiency
● R E S I D E N T I A L S T A T U S ●
Australian Permanent Resident
● E M P L O Y M E N T S U M M A R Y ●
 Quality Control Chemist
Silliker Australia Pty Ltd, Regents park,NSW
(Multinational Testing Laboratories for food, pharmaceuticals and environment)
 Quality Control Chemist :
Auto Pak Vet Laboratories Pty Ltd, St Marys ,NSW
 Quality Control Chemist:
Choksi Laboratories Ltd, Vadodara,India
(A Leading testing Laboratories in pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage in India)
 Quality Control Chemist :
Shaimil pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd,Vadodara,India.
 Quality Control Technician

2. Medtronic India pvt Ltd,Vadodara,India
● Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ●
 Bachelor of science - (July 1992 to June 1995)
M.S. University, Vadodara, India
 Diploma in Computer Application - (July 1995 - June 1996)
Jamsab InfoTech, Vadodara, India
 Higher School Certificates – Completed in 1992
Gujarat Higher secondary Educatation Board, India
● I N S T R U M E N T H A N D E L I N G ●
Handling Modern instruments such as
 High performance liquid chromatography (H.P.L.C)(Make-Waters,Agilent&Shimadzu )
 Gas chromatography (G.C)(Make –Agilent& Shimadzu)
 Fourier Transform Infra Red Spectrophotometer (F.T.I.R)
 UV/Vis Spectro Photometer & Photofluorimeter
 Atomic absorption photometer (AAS), Flam photometer.
 Karl Fisher & Auto titration
 Dissolution, Disintegrating Apparatus
 Specific optical Rotation, Melting point Apparatus, PH METER,
 Conductivity meter, Viscometer

3. ● E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O R Y ●
October-2012 to Till date Silliker Laboratory Pty Ltd
-Regent Park, NSW
Quality Control Chemist
Responsible for:
 Operating analytical instrumentation such as Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, &
Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer
 Testing of food product like Cholesterol & Fatty acid profile by GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
 Sugar profile By Liquid Chromatography
 Elemental Analysis by AAS
 Thorough understanding of Quality Assurance and preferably NATA (ISO17025) experience
 Familiarity with a Laboratory Information Management System
 Excellent problem solving skills and ability to investigate quality issues
 Perform analytical method transfers with the Analytical Development group to QC.
 Perform laboratory equipment calibration and preventative maintenance
 Provide well-written, accurate and timely reports regarding laboratory investigations.
 Perform all work using appropriate safety measures and follow the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
 Document all laboratory testing and maintain accurate and legible notebooks and records.
 Assist in the evaluation and improvement of analytical procedures, SOP’s and laboratory
guidelines
February-2012 to October - 2012 Auto Pak Vet Laboratory Pty Ltd
-St Marys, NSW
Quality Control Chemist
Responsible for:
 Operating analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, Titrator, and Particle Size
Analyzer.
 QC testing of raw materials and finished products via standard wet chemistry and physical
testing
 Ability to independently plan and prioritise work in order to meet production schedules.
 Ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external parties.
 Ability to interpret, plan and perform testing according to Pharmacopoeia monographs.

4.  Strict discipline in meeting cGLP requirements for documentation, test performance and
laboratory maintenance.
 Ability to work as a part of small close knit team to ensure daily objectives are achieved.
 Familiar with OH&S requirements and assist the QC Manager in daily operations.
May 2000 to Jan-2012 CHOKSI Laboratories Ltd
(A Leading testing Laboratories in pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage)
- Vadodara, India
Quality Control Chemist
Responsible for:
 Analysis of Pharmaceuticals, Food-Beverage & Chemicals products.
 Analysis of Raw materials, in process & Finish product.
 Routine testing of customer samples according to approved procedures
 Performing standard quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis.
 Preparing operating records and reporting of test results.
 Deriving sound scientific conclusions from laboratory data.
 Drafting instructions and preparing reports relating to laboratory testing. Offer professional advice where
sought and as appropriate.
 Through review reporting and evaluating data, identify the trends and proactively provide and implement
solutions.
 Actively apply GMP & GLP standards to ensure a compliant laboratory.
 Responsibilities include: Performing analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies.
 Developing, establishing, and validating analytical testing methodology used to control raw
materials, production intermediates, and final products, writing technical reports to document
analytical methods and transferring documented analytical methods to the QC department.
 Calibrating and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
 Maintain and update SOP's and analytical test methodology
 Method Validation on H.P.L.C
 Completing and updating any documentation and work sheets
 knowledge of QUALITY ASSURANCE like making Standard operating procedure and all type
of quality documents
 Identifying and reporting non-conformances
 Participating in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP
 Train and induct all staff on site on GMP compliance as well as maintain quality staff training
records.

5.  Manage and perform internal and external supplier audits.
 Water testing as per USP, BP or other standards.
 Drug analysis as per USP, BP, EP& IP.
 Communication with clients regarding testing.
 Testing of Food products including cereals, dairy products & Beverages.
 Testing of vitamins by HPLC & chemical method.
 Wet Analysis.
 Review of environmental monitoring, calibration, cleaning and maintenance records
May1998– April 2000 Shaimil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
-Vadodara, India
Quality control Chemist
Responsible for:
 Testing of raw materials, intermediates, chemicals and pharmaceuticals against quality
control procedures to ensure products are fit for intended use
 Titration techniques, Uniformity of Content testing, Spectrophotometric Assaying and
Dissolution Testing of Tablets
 Calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation
 General laboratory related duties
 Familiar with Occupational Health and safety requirements
 Method validation for HPLC,GC and Dissolution equipment
 Documentation in accordance with GLP, GMP and company requirements
 The ability to perform analysis as per Monograph Compendia methods and in-house methods
such as our General Analytical Methods
 Testing a variety of Nutritional Vitamins and other specific actives by HPLC
 Aware of the responsibilities and regulations that apply to working in a GLP approved
laboratory
 Assisting with method writing or Standard Operating Procedure writing
 Analysis of stability samples
 Interpretation of results and report writing
July 1996– May 1998 Medtronic India Pty Ltd,
(The American based company- leader in medical technology)
-Vadodara, India
Quality control technician
Responsible for:

6.  Responsible for evaluating incoming, in-process and finished Product through inspection and
testing:
 Inspected and released incoming raw materials.
 Recorded Statistical analysis and process control data and assist in performing root cause
analysis.
 Following good documentation practices
 Online checking Heart valve as per company standards.
 Work in Sterile area.
 Daily maintain Instrument uses record
 Daily made a testing record sheet on completion of shift.
 Product audit
● T R A I N I N G C O U R S E S ●
 I have taken training for operating various instrument & wet analysis from National Institute of
Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Punjab, India.
 I have attended seminar for operating various sophisticated instrument like HPLC, GC by Agilest.
 I attend seminar for operating & calibrating Morden Instruments by Waters.
 I have attended seminar for GLP, OH & S by MERCK.
● A C H I E V E M E N T ●
 I got Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing by Pivotal Training & Development.
 I have received best Instrument Handling Award in Choksi Laboratories Ltd in April - 2001.
 I worked as a team Leader on Instrument Department in Choksi Laboratories Ltd.
● C O M P U T E R L I T E R A C Y ●
Computer literate with skills in the use of various applications including the following:
 MS OFFICE EXPERTISE : MS office, MS access

7. ● P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S ●
DATE OF BIRTH : 07 July 1975
LANGUAGES SPOKEN : English, Hindi, Gujarati
HEALTH : Fit & Healthy. A tolerant non-smoker
INTERESTS : Watching Movies, Traveling, and Internet access.
● R E F E R E E S ●
Available on request