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Neethu Francis

Neethu Francis

Kuthiathode,India

Summary

Detail-oriented science professional with extensive experience in food and water analysis. Proficient in chemical and instrumental analysis utilizing standard laboratory techniques. Aiming to enhance laboratory excellence and product safety in Quality Control, R&D, or Analytical Chemistry roles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Junior Analyst

Care keralam
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Conducted analytical testing of food samples using standard methods (AOAC, IS, FSSAI, etc.).
  • Experience in food analysis including protein (Kjeldahl), fat (Soxhlet), moisture (Refractometry, Dean & Stark), total and reducing sugars (gravimetry & titration), ash, sodium, potassium, calcium, curcumin content, dietary fibre and crude fibre analysis.
  • Experience in the analysis of cosmetic products including pH, foam height, TFM, alcohol-insoluble matter, and free caustic alkali testing.
  • Experience in phytochemical screening and quantification of plant-based bioactive compounds.
  • Maintained proper sample documentation and ensured compliance with QA/QC procedures.

Post Graduate Scientific Apprentice

Kerala State Pollution Control Board
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conducted thorough water and wastewater analysis, focusing on all relevant parameters to assess water quality and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
  • Handled data uploads and reporting on the Environmental water Quality Data Entry System( EWQDES) portal.
  • Managed and maintained the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for efficient sample tracking and data management.
  • Observed safety protocols consistently, ensuring a risk-free workplace.

Chemist

Poluchem laboratories
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Water analysis, waste water analysis, Air testing, Coal testing

Training

CIPET: IPT-KOCHI
07.2020 - 07.2020
  • Training program on plastic processing techniques and quality control

Education

Masters - Chemistry

St Paul's College Kalamassery
09.2023

Bachelor - Chemistry

St Xavier's College For Women Aluva
08.2021

Skills

  • Good laboratory practice (GLP)
  • Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
  • Chemical oxygen demand (COD)
  • Bomb Calorimeter
  • Flame Photometer
  • Fluorometer
  • ICP-OES
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Total kjeldhal nitrogen (TKN)
  • Autodigester
  • MS Office

LANGUAGES

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate
Hindi
Elementary

References

  • P, Geetha, Chief Environmental Scientist, Kerala State Pollution Control Board, Kadavanthra
  • Meera, Quality Controller, Care keralam

Projects

Synthesis and comparative analysis of biodegradable bioplastics: corn starch-based vs silver nanoparticle amalgamated variants Pg project, Development of a Highly Absorbent and Biodegradable Sanitary Napkin from Banana Ug project

Interests

NSS Volunteer

Disclaimer

I solemnly declare that the above furnished details regarding myself & my professional career are all true to the best of my knowledge & consciousness. Neethu Francis

Timeline

Junior Analyst

Care keralam
05.2025 - 09.2025

Post Graduate Scientific Apprentice

Kerala State Pollution Control Board
04.2024 - 04.2025

Chemist

Poluchem laboratories
02.2024 - 03.2024

Training

CIPET: IPT-KOCHI
07.2020 - 07.2020

Masters - Chemistry

St Paul's College Kalamassery

Bachelor - Chemistry

St Xavier's College For Women Aluva
Neethu Francis