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RAJAKUMAR SWAMINATHAN

RAJAKUMAR SWAMINATHAN

ABU DHABI,UAE

Summary

Attained Ninteen(19) years of rigorous experience in the field of analytical science, QA & QC. Strong problem solving & analytical skills, flexibility, resourcefulness & proven ability to work as part of a diverse team. Sound instrumentation skills, with high comfort level with Water Treatment Techniques and Analysis.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

SENIOR CHEMIST-INSTRUMENTATION

TAQA WATER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
AL WATHBA, UAE
04.2023 - 03.2025

● Ensures that laboratory methodology, procedures and quality control practices conforming to ISO17025 accreditation are implemented and maintained adequately.

● Monitors quality control activities of the laboratory to determine conformance with established policies, customer, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

● Conducts in-house audits of laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with written SOPs and to identify potential problems.

● Reviews and oversees the writing of standard operating procedures for all analytical procedures, instrument calibration and maintenance.

● Updates all analytical and instrument SOPs in a timely manner, including annual review of SOPs.

● Performs regular internal audits of lab procedures, including test results, internal calibrations, equipment calibration and maintenance and all other aspects of the Quality system as scheduled.

● Investigates corrective actions and outcomes associated with analytical activities as necessary.

● Formulates corrective and preventive actions for any non-conforming aspects of the lab operations, and conducts follow-up assessments on the resolution of these non- conformities.

● Maintains current and accurate records of all relevant communications, audits, corrective action plans and effectiveness monitoring.

SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

VEBES (VEOLIA WATER- SEWAGE, TREATMENT & BIOGAS PLANT)
AL WATHBA, UAE
02.2013 - 03.2023

● Planning the sampling schedule & Analysis of water in Physical chemical & Microbial analysis.

● Documentation& Internal Audit based on ISO 17025:2017

● Allocate the job responsibilities for the team members

● Train the team members in the laboratory based on ISO 17025:2017 & GLP

● Method Validation and Uncertainty for the Parameters in Water and Wastewater analysis.

● Conduct Review meetings in the laboratory for identify the risk and opportunities

● Developing the methods and SOP’s for the analyzing parameters

● Participate in the PT program conducted by Veolia

● Providing the IQC samples and regularly check the validity of results and performance

● Attending the seminars for improving the quality policy in the lab environment.

● Vendor Evaluation and Authorization

● Report interpretation based on the GSO standards

● Field Visit to Solve the customer issue regarding sample collection and onsite analysis

LAB TECHNICIAN & PROCESS IN CHARGE

EMIRATES LINK NITCO LLC (SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT)
GAYATHI, UAE
07.2008 - 12.2012

SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN & QUALITY CONTROL (LAB)

VA TECH WABAG LTD. - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
CHENNAI, INDIA
07.2006 - 12.2008

QA & QC CHEMIST/MICROBIOLOGIST

ROHINI FOODS & BEVERAGES-PACKAGE DRINKING WATER PLANT
CHENNAI, INDIA
05.2005 - 06.2006

Education

P.G.Diploma - Waste Management

Aannamalai university
Chidambaram
05.2007 - 05.2008

M.Sc - Biochemistry

Bharathidasan University
Trichy
05.2003 - 04.2005

Personal Information

  • Father Name: Swaminathan
  • Native, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Passport Number: S1246834
  • Passport Expiry Date: 27/01/2028
  • Valid UAE driving License: 2973928 (Exp-16.12.2025)

Languages

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
HINDI
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Playing sports ( Badminton, football, cricket, etc.) Reading and writing books, articles and publications Travelling and meeting new people

Accomplishments

    ● Laboratory Management System Internal Auditor course- ISO 17025-2005 & ISO 17025 – 2017

    ● HPLC & ICPMS-Instrument Operation, Measurement Uncertainty and Method Validation and Development

    ● Fire Fighting, ATEX &H2S by Veolia – Sep 2013

    ● Excel Course – Intermediate level by Veolia – May 2019 & Advance Level Excel trained on 2024

    ● Quality Assurance in Laboratory by EPPAS – Aug 2017

    ● HABC Level-3, International Award in First Aid – Mar 2017

    ● QA/QC documentation based on ISO 17025:2017 Internal Auditor Course.

    ● PT/ILC Participated and got good results in Water, Waste Water & Sludge

    ● Six Sigma – Black BeltCertification

    ● HSE Star award in 2021-2022 at Veolia

Certification

Ø ICPOES – THERMO ICAP SERIES 7000 & ICAP PRO S/W-QTEGRA & ITEVA

Ø AAS PERKIN ELMER AA2200

Ø TOC-L & TOC-V – SHIMADZU

Ø HACH DR 6000 & UV-1800&1700

Ø BENCH TOP METERS – pH, Conductivity, Chlorine, Turbidity, ORP, DO etc.,

Ø Hands on training- ICP-MS-THERMO FISHER- ICAP RQ S/W-QTEGRA

Ø Hands on training- HPLC-SHIMADZU-LC-2050C-I series, S/W-Lab Solution

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the information contained in this resume is in accordance with facts or truths to my knowledge. I take full responsibility for the correctness of the said information.

 

Date:04-03-2025

 Place: Abudhabi

Timeline

SENIOR CHEMIST-INSTRUMENTATION

TAQA WATER SOLUTIONS COMPANY
04.2023 - 03.2025

SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

VEBES (VEOLIA WATER- SEWAGE, TREATMENT & BIOGAS PLANT)
02.2013 - 03.2023

LAB TECHNICIAN & PROCESS IN CHARGE

EMIRATES LINK NITCO LLC (SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT)
07.2008 - 12.2012

P.G.Diploma - Waste Management

Aannamalai university
05.2007 - 05.2008

SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN & QUALITY CONTROL (LAB)

VA TECH WABAG LTD. - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
07.2006 - 12.2008

QA & QC CHEMIST/MICROBIOLOGIST

ROHINI FOODS & BEVERAGES-PACKAGE DRINKING WATER PLANT
05.2005 - 06.2006

M.Sc - Biochemistry

Bharathidasan University
05.2003 - 04.2005
RAJAKUMAR SWAMINATHAN