Aayushi
Lower Hutt,Wellington
Summary
Laboratory professional delivering analytical testing support and pre-clinical toxicology work in regulated environments. Experienced with HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV dissolution methods, with emphasis on data integrity and audit readiness. Supports GLP documentation and quality systems to maintain ISO-aligned compliance.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Research Scientist
IDMA Laboratories Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported routine analytical testing on HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, and dissolution apparatus while following SOPs, GLP, and GDP.
- Managed samples from collection through disposal with chain-of-custody controls, calibrated and maintained lab equipment, and kept test records accurate and complete.
- Supported lab operations through accurate pipetting, proper technique, and stocking reagents and test materials so testing stayed on schedule.
- Joined toxicology department setup during initial launch, helped draft SOPs, and supported implementation as operations began.
- Performed routine batch testing for ISO 10993 in animal house with mice, rats, and rabbits while following CPCSEA and AAALAC guidelines.
- Contributed to analytical QA and toxicology departments through compliant testing support, documentation, and lab readiness.
Quality Assurance Officer
ZEXA Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Reviewed batch records, test documentation, and LIMS data, and peer-reviewed colleague work to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Wrote and updated SOPs and laboratory documentation, setting clear protocols for consistent, compliant testing.
- Supported internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring lab readiness and identifying areas for continuous improvement.
- Investigated deviations and OOS results, managed CAPA implementation, and reported quality metrics and trends to enhance overall quality assurance processes.
- Qualified vendors and partnered with QC team on material and process requirements.
- Trained staff on GMP quality policies and procedures.
Junior Scientist
AAL Biosciences Research Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted toxicological risk and safety assessments to ensure product compliance and enhance patient safety outcomes.
- Evaluated biocompatibility of medical devices to ensure safety
- Assisted ISO 10993 and OECD toxicology and biocompatibility testing for medical devices by following SOPs and recording test data in line with good documentation practice.
- Supported pre-clinical in-vivo studies for acute, sub-chronic, and implantation work in mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, ensuring adherence to CPCSEA and AAALAC guidelines while accurately documenting observations to facilitate regulatory compliance.
- Drafted and updated protocols, biological evaluation plans (BEPs), biological evaluation reports (BERs), and study reports, ensuring alignment with documentation and quality standards to support project integrity.
- Checked study data for accuracy, integrity, and compliance before report submission.
- Applied laboratory techniques, accurate pipetting, and stock control for reagents and test materials.
Education
Master's - Drug Discovery and Development
Victoria University of Wellington
NZ03-2027
Master's - Pharmacology
Rayat Bahra University
India01-2022
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Chitkara University
India01-2018
Skills
- HPLC GC FTIR NMR UV spectroscopy Dissolution testing lab techniques Pipetting Calibration and equipment maintenance Method and equipment validation LIMS GLP Good Documentation Practice SOP writing Deviations and OOS CAPA Internal and external audits Risk assessment Statistical analysis Reagent and inventory management ISO 10993 and OECD Laboratory safety
- Perform, document and coordinate QC laboratory activities: routine assays to SOPs; lab techniques; accurate pipetting; sample handling and chain of custody
- Accurate documentation and data integrity: Good Documentation Practice, LIMS, batch and test record review, peer review of data, SOP writing and review
- Equipment, stock and housekeeping: calibration and maintenance, method and equipment validation and qualification, reagent and test material stock management, laboratory housekeeping and GLP inspections, laboratory safety
- Quality improvement: monitoring assay performance and trends, deviations, OOS investigations, CAPA, quality metrics and trend reporting, internal and external audits
- Animal house research
Certification
- Internship, Regional Drug Testing Laboratory (Chandigarh), CDSCO
- Industry Certification Course (ICC), Chitkara University
- GLP Sensitization Training (3 days)
- Exhibitor, MEDICA (international medical trade fair), Germany, 2025
- Regulatory Toxicology course for registration of drugs, medical devices, vaccines, food additives and pesticides
- Conference on Recent Advancements in Experimental Techniques in Pre-Clinical Research, IPGA/BELA College of Pharmacy, Ropar
Languages
English | Hindi | Punjabi
Research Project
Development of a Fluorogenic Continuous Assay for Acid Ceramidase | Victoria University of Wellington | 2026 - Current, Developing a continuous fluorogenic assay for acid ceramidase, working hands-on from assay design through to data analysis, Preparing reagents and samples with accurate pipetting, managing reagent stock, running experiments and optimising conditions for reliability and reproducibility, Recording experiments in laboratory notebooks to Good Documentation Practice, and analysing and interpreting results, Using NMR spectroscopy, including preparing samples and analysing and interpreting spectra
Timeline
Junior Scientist
AAL Biosciences Research Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - 01.2026
Quality Assurance Officer
ZEXA Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Research Scientist
IDMA Laboratories Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master's - Drug Discovery and Development
Victoria University of Wellington
Master's - Pharmacology
Rayat Bahra University
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Chitkara University