Kusumica Mitra
Fremont
Summary
Dedicated manufacturing chemist with over 8 years of experience in laboratory environments, specializing in materials formulation and quality assurance. Recently worked at Digilens, where I contributed to the development of innovative smart glasses through rigorous safety and sustainability practices. Committed to advancing green chemistry principles and collaborating across teams to achieve optimal environmental outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Process Chemist
Digilens
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations in a chemistry manufacturing lab, focusing on the formulation and quality control of materials for smart glasses.
- Developed comprehensive protocols for preparing and testing materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Conducted thorough quality assessments, measuring key parameters such as viscosity, refractive index, and haze, to ensure product excellence.
- Provided training on safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
- Utilized JMP for data analysis and inventory management, streamlining processes to enhance laboratory efficiency.
Technician III
Texas A&M University
06.2016 - 10.2023
- Led laboratory operations for environmental sample analysis, adhering strictly to SOPs and quality assurance protocols.
- Supervised and trained junior technicians and student workers, enhancing team performance and operational success.
- Operated and maintained a range of analytical instruments,
- including ICPMS and GCMS, to support diverse research initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines and objectives, contributing to the overall success of environmental studies
- Operated and maintained various analytical platforms (Autoclave;
- ICPMS, Nutrient Analyzer, Mercury Analyzer, GPC, and 1 year experience in GCMS).
- Strong experience of training student workers and co-workers on various equipment and procedures; monitor and assign works to other technicians and student workers; track and review their performance.
- Participated in staff management by involving in recruitment process
Volunteer
Biochemistry Laboratory, Florida A&M University
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted with DNA extraction and cell culture processes, gaining valuable hands-on experience in biochemistry.
Education
MS - Chemical Oceanography
University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi01.2012
M.Sc. - Marine Science with Marine Chemistry
Calcutta University
India01.2006
B.Sc. - Chemistry (Honors)
Calcutta University
India01.2004
Skills
- Green Chemistry Practices
- Sustainable Material Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Technical Communication
- Laboratory Management
- Instrumentation Proficiency (GCMS, ICPMS, ASE)
Instrument Experience
- Accelerated Solvent Extractor (ASE, Dionex)
- GCMS
- Mercury Analyzer (FIMS 400)
- Nutrient analyzer (Asteria Pacific)
- ICPMS (Inductively coupled-Mass spectrometer, Perkin Elmer)
- GPC (Agilent Infinity II)
- TOC Analyzer
Volunteer Experience
Biochemistry Laboratory, Florida A&M University, 10/01/15, 02/01/16, Assisted with DNA extraction and cell culture processes, gaining valuable hands-on experience in biochemistry.
References
- Tiffany Pham, Director of Materials Manufacturing and Integration, Digilens Inc., tiffany.pham@digilens.com
- Dr. Anthony Knap, Professor, Director, GERG, Texas A&M University, tknap@tamu.edu
- Dr. Terry Wade, Research Scientist, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group, Texas A&M University, twade@gerg.tamu.edu
Leadership Experience
Successfully led lab operations at Texas A&M, meeting project goals through effective management and teamwork.
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Chemist
Digilens
02.2023 - 10.2024
Technician III
Texas A&M University
06.2016 - 10.2023
Volunteer
Biochemistry Laboratory, Florida A&M University
10.2015 - 02.2016
MS - Chemical Oceanography
University of Southern Mississippi
M.Sc. - Marine Science with Marine Chemistry
Calcutta University
B.Sc. - Chemistry (Honors)
Calcutta University
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