Taufeek Akram
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Summary
A skilled and experienced chemist with expertise in analytical instruments, formulation development, and quality control. Has worked in various industries such as construction chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, decorative paints, and Agri-Products. Has successfully developed over 100 formulations in sealants, coatings, and adhesives, achieved benchmark formulations in poly-chloroprene rubber, phenolic, marble adhesive, and PVC cement adhesive, and synthesized NCO pre-polymer for PU sealant. Has a master's degree in analytical chemistry and a certification in chemistry from Duke University. Proficient in English, Hindi, and Urdu languages. Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a reputed organization
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research and Development Analytical Chemist
Anchor Allied Factory LLC
05.2018 - Current
- Key member of construction chemical business R & D team focused on new product development as well as cost reduction of existing products
- Improved existing products for cost-effectiveness and affordability while ensuring customer expectations.
- Extensive competitive analysis experience (silicone, PU sealant) and understanding of sealant types and their application
- Developed 100+ formulations in Sealants, Waterproofing coatings & Adhesives.
- Achieved benchmark formulation in poly-chloroprene rubber, Phenolic, Marble Adhesive & PVC Cement Adhesive
- Synthesized 2-4% NCO Pre-Polymer for PU Sealant
- Develop SOPs for equipment or procedures to aid in training and understanding of proper use and maintenance of systems
- Worked with process specifications for quality control purposes to improve quality of production using laboratory equipment.
- Performed maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting of advanced Analytical instrumentation
- Trained new analysts on wide variety of methods and instrumentation.
- Tested 500+ polyols samples for the Water content & Acid number
- Provided analytical testing support for manufacturing process validation
- Conducted chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, initial, in-process and final products, and samples collected from production floor.
- Increased department productivity by completing additional raw material testing for potential substitutes to lower production costs and increase product efficiency
- Investigated customer complaints and conducted internal calibration along with annual external calibration of instrument to maintain performance efficiency.
- Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties
- Leveraged computerized management system and labeling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency
- Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Senior Chemist
Aarti Industries Limited
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed techniques such as HPLC, GC, and UV/VIS on assays and related substances.
- Routinely made lab solutions, created certificates of analysis, and sent product samples to customers.
- Familiar with both EzChrome and LabSolutions software for operating GC and HPLC equipment, building instrument methods, processing data, and building reports
- Tested Assay for Acids (HNO3, H2SO4, NSA) & estimated chloride content using manual and auto-titration of Chlorinated Phenol Samples
- Developed new analytical methods to increase testing efficiency and end accuracy.
- Managed and coordinated quality assurance, quality control, interpretation and evaluation of data results.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
R & D Chemist
Nichem Solutions
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked on Formulation Development of Decorative Paints, Basecoat, Alkyd Based Paint
- Worked on Phenolic, Alkyd resin synthesis & Formulation development.
- Controlled inline Quality of resin synthesis by setting up testing parameters like Refractive index test for distillate
- Determined Purity of Phenol & Formaldehyde using GC/HPLC methods
- Tested Acid Value, (-OH Value), Phenol, Aldehyde content, and viscosity of resin
- Developed Formulation for Agri-Products as well as for new ecological & skin disinfectants like Hand sanitizer, Toilet Cleaner, and Surface Sanitizer
- Used analytical instruments to study physical characteristics of gravimetry, viscometry, PH, and end UV-vis spectrometry.
Education
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Mumbai,India04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Mumbai,India05.2013
Skills
- KF Titrator, Refractometer, Flame Photometer, Tensimeter, Elcometer
- ISO 9001 Manufacturing Standards
- Lab Operations
- Equipment Management
- Basic Chemistry
- Report Writing
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Product Development
- Specification Development
- Corrective Actions
- Prepare Reagents
- Calibration Skills
- Raw Materials
- Ultraviolet–Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis)
Certification
Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios Issuing Organization: Duke University (By Coursera)Issue Date: October 2021Expiration Date: This certification does not expireCredential ID: 89P2UA2H546L
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Research and Development Analytical Chemist
Anchor Allied Factory LLC
05.2018 - Current
Senior Chemist
Aarti Industries Limited
07.2017 - 04.2018
R & D Chemist
Nichem Solutions
08.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
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