1. JAGDIP K KOONER
3 Cygnet House, Cygnet Drive, Brownhills, West Midlands, WS8 6EA
Email: jaggi_@hotmail.com, Tel: 07704784523.
Key Skills
Laboratory/Practical Skills
 Developed strong technical skills in a broad range of techniques such as synthetic and purification
techniques, as well as acquiring proficiency in the use of Thin Layer Chromatography, GC/MS, LC/MS,
HPLC, ICP-MS, GFAA, Ion Chromatography, FTIR, Temperature cycling, rotary evaporator, centrifuge,
Re-crystallisation, Phase transfer analysis, hot filtration, Fractional and downward distillation. Experience
of quality control testing as well as basic wet chemistry techniques. Experience of Method Development
and validation for GC/MS, HPLC Techniques.
 Strong analytical skills in UV/Mass spectroscopy, Dissolution, IR/Raman Spectroscopy, NMR (DEPT,
NOE, COSY, HMQC), Hot Stage and Polarised Light Microscopy. I am able to interpret data from XRPD
and have experience of Thermal techniques such as DSC/TGA and various pharmo-kinetic/physiochemical
techniques. Experience of developing formulations for pharmaceutical compounds.
Problem solving skills
 As a Quality Release Inspector, my role involved identifying any problems or issues with customer
material and ensuring that these issues were resolved in order to authorise material release to the customer.
 At Eurofins I was able to resolve sample collection and record problem by proposing a more efficient
procedure.
 At Dow I have used a variety of tools to solve problems regarding customer issues. I have used my problem
solving skills to get to the bottom of issues such as damaged containers and have been able to develop
efficient containment, preventative and corrective plans using methods such as 8D Reporting, PPAP, and
FMEA.
Project Management skills
 My role at Dow has involved leading projects and managing the different stages from beginning to end.
One example was to manage a project on developing a system that will monitor air/pressure flow
throughout the plant.
 My roles at UCB Celltech and GlaxoSmithKline involved managing projects within the pre-formulation
and Solid Form Science teams.
Communication Skills
 Able to collaborate with colleagues whilst working on projects. I have consistently demonstrated the ability
to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds.
 Good oral and verbal communication skills.
Team working Skills
 Worked in a team of 4. By regular interactions with team members and during weekly meetings, the
challenges presented to our group were successfully met. Challenges tackled included meeting tight
deadlines and multitasking between several projects, ensuring results were available before any major
decision points were made in the development process.
 Group work for poster presentation, involved time management, delegating tasks, planning and
organisational skills.
 Worked towards a successful lab audit, with team members, which involved bringing lab conditions and
facilities in line with audit regulations.
Leadership Skills
 At Dow I gained direct experience of Laboratory Management as a Shift Chemist. I was responsible for
ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory at all times during my shift.
 As a team leader in projects, I have shown initiative and been proactive to ensure work is completed and
targets are met.
 I am able to demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and have had experience of working within
routine-fast paced laboratories where quick turnaround is essential to meet customer deadlines.
I.T Skills
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Works, Access, and PowerPoint), STAR, SAP, LIMS,
ChemDraw, Quest, Activity Base, CERS database and ISIS Draw and database, Microsoft Project.

2. Work Experience
Jan 2013-May 2015
Quality Release Inspector Timet Ltd UK, Witton
Timet UK is a World leader in Titanium metal manufacture for the Aerospace/Military/Oil and Gas Industries.
Working within the Inspection Department, as a Quality Release Inspector I was responsible for the day to day
management of Slab, Rod, Ingot & Swansea Product Release. My role required good attention to detail, the ability
to work well under pressure, whilst meeting deadlines and maintaining the quality of the products, all within a team
environment.
 Responsible for Releasing Ingots into the Forge and Slabs/Rod Base material to Customer. Continuously
exceeded targets for Material Release.
 Responsible for determining the route the Ingot will be forged to i.e. Billet, Slab, Rod base Ingots.
 Ensuring that finished products are ready for release: checking that any Non standards had been actioned,
full chemistry results were available, Mark-Out Clearance. Ensuring that overall product was ready for
release and met customer criteria.
 Responsible for Booking in of Ingots, CR/BR Certificates of Conformity.
 Day to Day use of systems such as STAR & SAP.
 Working to Standards and ensuring Nadcap Regulations were maintained.
 Trained colleagues on material and ingot release.
December 2011-October 2012 Maternity Leave
Sept 2009-December 2011
Chemist/Quality Engineer Dow, Electronic Materials, Dow Chemicals Ltd, Coventry
My Role was split between two divisions: Quality Control and Quality Assurance/Engineering.
As the Quality Engineer I was responsible for:
 Leading Projects (start to finish) for solving Quality issues around the plant.
 Manufacturing Deviation Reports. Inventory Management – Shelf life review
 Customer Quality Issue Reports Investigation (8D Reporting, FMEA’s, PPAP, SPC/SQC Control Charts)
 Support Quality Assurance in the maintenance of ISO standards e.g. 9001:2008, 14001.
 Maintaining SOP’s, Customer Specification Review. Support ECN processes.
 Main point of contact for Quality issues for Tier 1 customers.
 Working with the production team to maintain the quality of the products that are sent to the customer.
 Working with suppliers and customers to ensure quality is maintained. Customer/supplier site visits.
Experience of SAP.
As the Shift Chemist I was responsible for:
 Day to day Management of laboratory and associated work flow. Responsible for Safety aspects, start-up
& shut down of laboratory.
 Calibration/Validation and maintenance of equipment.
 Hand-over of responsibilities at the end of each shift.
 Responsible for Analytical testing and laboratory materials testing including NDT testing of end products,
process samples and raw materials. Tests include Metal Ions (ICP-MS, IC & GFAA), Normality and
Titrations, Solvent determination (GC-MS), Method Development and Validation.
 NDT Testing including Visual Inspection, Surface tension, Appearance, Colour, Viscosity, Specific
Gravity/Density, Turbidity, pH
 Maintain Dow electronic materials safety, environmental and housekeeping standards. Approving Raw
materials and finished products for release. Specification compliance- Reviewing Certificate of Analysis
data for materials.
 Development of new test methods/procedures. Continuous improvement of tests and processes.
Conducting lab work to help resolve production – related issues (implementing
corrective/containment/preventative actions).
June 2009-Sept 2009

3. Laboratory Technician Exova/Bodycote Testing, Birmingham
 Duties involved testing food samples for nutrition compliance. Routine Tests included Dietary Fibre,
Moisture/Ash, Fats, Sugars, SATS, Sodium, Proteins e.t.c. using techniques such as AoAC, NMR, CEM,
ICP-OES, LECO, GC, LC/MS, flame photometer and HPLC.
May 2008-October 2008
Laboratory Chemist Augean Plc, Cannock
 Provided cover for laboratory manager and successfully met targets for sample analysis and throughput.
 Supervised and trained fellow colleagues.
 Duties involved sample preparation for WAC analysis and testing samples for Pre-acceptance approval.
 Tests involved TOC analysis, pH testing, performing metal analysis and TDS testing. Provided Technical
support to internal departments. Gained a general awareness of REACH.
June 2007-April 2008 UCB Celltech, Cambridge.
Research & Development Scientist
 Working within PharmSci as part of the NCE Pre-formulation team. Role involved managing various
projects performing various pharmo-kinetic/physicochemical testing (stability, formulation, pKa, Log D,
solubility) on compounds for candidate selection and for further development. All analysis was performed
using HPLC, GC/MS, LC/MS including Method Development. Knowledge of COSHH, H&S legislation.
GLP/GMP.
 Also involved researching, developing formulations (liquids, emulsions) on compounds. Presenting results
to senior staff members. Responsible for report writing and complying with quality systems and Health &
Safety. Further developing my ability to co-ordinate and organise my own work efficiently with minimal
supervision.
30th April 2007-June 2007 Eurofins Bio-analytical
Laboratories, Birmingham.
Chemist/Scientific Officer
 Worked in the Extractions laboratory within the Vitamins Department. Role involved the determination of
Vitamins A, E and D of various food samples by HPLC. Responsible for keeping an accurate and up to
date record of work undertaken in alignment with GMP/GLP and UKAS. General awareness of regulations
such as REACH. Provided training to colleagues.
 Worked in a team to perform various stages of the process including saponification, extraction, and dilution
of samples leading to the determination of the type of vitamin present in the sample. Food Samples were
also tested for odour.
October 2006-April 2007 GlaxoSmithKline, Stevenage.
Research & Development Scientist/Chemist
Working in Chemical Product Development, I worked within the Solid Form Science group and was responsible for
the synthesis (small scale up & evaluation) of API hits from automated screening for pharmaceutical developability.
This also involved making decisions to ensure that high quality drug candidates entered the development portfolio.
 My strong organization skills and multitasking capabilities were put to use within the team. I worked on
several projects simultaneously and was able to meet deadlines efficiently; hence displaying resilience and
balancing practical work and write up. All reports were produced in parallel with experimental work
allowing me to provide the report to the project contact well in advance of any form/version selection
meeting.
 I registered five versions and carried out development work and analysis on several compounds. I was able
to offer advice to colleagues on the likely nature of events that they were observing on compounds. Team
meetings formed a foundation for discussing problems encountered during scientific work and were also an
opportunity to present your work.
 I took an active role in learning more about those teams that collaborated with the solid form science group
e.g. Particle Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Development. I also developed a strong
working relationship with my Physical Properties and Developability representative. Took part in auditing
the laboratory. Ensuring Laboratory complied with GLP standards. Provided Technical support wherever
possible.
Education
Sept 2005-June 2006 BSc (Hons) Chemistry (2.2), University of Hull
Oct 2002-June 2005 Dip HE Chemistry, University of Birmingham

4. Hobbies/Interests
 Enjoy various sports activities such as badminton and swimming and photography. Fluent in English
(Native) and Punjabi (Native).
 An associate member of the Royal Society of Chemistry; I am able to keep at the forefront of news and
developments in the chemical sciences by reading journals such as Chemical World.