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SHAMSUN AHAD

Southampton

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in variety of laboratory techniques, including LCMS/MS, HPLC, GCMS, GC-FID, IC, FIA, FAAS, KF and FTIR. Demonstrates proficiency in method validation and development alongside project management for clinical trials and feasibility studies. Known for delivering high-quality results swiftly while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. An excellent trainer and effective communicator across all levels, adept at ISO 14001 environmental auditing and ISO 17025 internal auditing. A collaborative team player who excels under pressure with resilience and accountability. Career goals include advancing scientific research through innovative methodologies and fostering collaborative environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
Southampton
2023.10 - Current
  • First aider for AQG team (ANALYTICAL QUALITY GROWTH)
  • ISO 17025 Internal Auditor
  • SRM creator
  • SUAC superuser
  • Responsible for authorising and reporting all AQG reports to stakeholder
  • Competent across various methodologies and fully trained to use smoke engines
  • Contributed towards method development and validation of CARBONYL’S (GRD-QMS-001680)
  • Lead Analyst for Carbonyls (GRD-QMS-001680)
  • Lead Analyst for MNPH Blend (GRD-QMS-001726)
  • Strong involvement in method review of Carbonyl’s (GRD-QMS-001680) prior to transfer into AQG.
  • Competent in use of Openlab/Analyst/Sciex/Chemstation/Chromeleon/ELN and LIMS for generating analytical reports.
  • Scheduling of requests submitted through Lyra into AQG (KANBAN)

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
Southampton
2018.10 - 2021.09
  • Integral member of Back to Bench (B2B) for over 3 years
  • Deputised for manager during annual leave or absences by being main point of contacts for stakeholders and external suppliers. Planning work schedule (B2B planner).
  • Responsible for authorising and reporting all Back to Bench reports to stakeholder
  • Competent across various methodologies and fully trained to use smoke engines
  • Fully trained on following methods: MNPH Blend (GRD-QMS-000093), MNPH EMISSIONS (GRD-QMS-001142) including e-liquids, MNPH PUFF BY PUFF (GRD-QMS-001143), MNPH CARBONYL’S (GRD-QMS-001148), KARL FISHER (GRD-QMS-000804).

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
Southampton
2011.10 - 2013.12
  • Flexible member of Laboratory Operations team across various methodologies.
  • Method Validation of Menthol in Cigarettes by GC-FID successfully completed and report issued within 2 months. Method Validation for NACL on IC_3000 & Polyphenols by HPLC analytical phase completed.
  • Project Managed Nicotine and Solanesol Feasibility Study and liaised with customer and planning team. Coordinated and performed analysis for Laboratory Operations.
  • Preparation and analysis of tobacco and smoke samples to critical project deadlines
  • Compilation of numerous technical reports.
  • Study Plans created for analysis that fell outside scope of current methods.
  • Investigations and CAPA raised & resolved as and when required.
  • Represent functional department as Scientific Ambassador for GR&D Live which involves talking to internal and external stakeholders and taking them through practices and methodologies run in both smoke and tobacco analysis.
  • Lead Analyst for BAPB (AMD-2140) and participated in validation of method prior to transfer into routine analysis. Strong involvement in method review prior to transfer.
  • Trained/Supervised colleagues on numerous analytical methods over years.
  • Process improvement identified and proposed (CCP/2012/Nitrite AMD-1605/017) resulting in increased efficiency and throughput of this method.
  • Successfully CRAS audited 2 years (2012 & 2013).
  • Assisted Sample Preparation & Characterisation team when required and available.
  • Additional duties include Records Management Co-ordinator for RSS/Laboratory Operations, SRM Creator and Change Control Super user

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
Southampton
2009.10 - 2011.10
  • Completed two ISO 14001 audits and reported findings within one month.
  • Planned and managed critical project deadlines for analysing Hoffman Analytes in smoke and blends.
  • Conducted analysis of Benzo(a)Pyrene using GCMS and HPLC, Polyphenols via HPLC, and Selected Tobacco Alkaloids by GCMS.
  • Analysed Nitrite in tobacco using Flow Injection Analysis and determined Sodium and Chloride Ions through Ion Chromatography.
  • Executed TSNA analysis via LCMS/MS and assessed metals using Ion Chromatography (IC).
  • Determined Menthol concentration in cigarettes using GC-FID and Nicotine levels in filter tips by GC-FID.
  • Devised an effective system for checking, authorising, and registering blend team tasks using trays.

Senior Chemical Analyst

British American Tobacco
Southampton
2007.10 - 2008.10
  • Worked in Method Development and Special Analysis (MDSA) Department
  • Running samples for developed methods prior to them being transferred into routine analysis and special analysis including Analysis of Calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium in tobacco and paper using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
  • Assisted with method development and validation of methods.
  • Trained analysts on routine analytical methods.
  • Special analysis carried out on Sidestream Smoking and metals analysis/validation.
  • Method Development: Tobacco Alkaloids in Blend Tobacco by GCMS, Tobacco Alkaloids in water by GCMS and The determination of Acetamide (GCMS)
  • Method validation report Tobacco Alkaloids in Blend by GCMS
  • Assisted with Record Management duties.

Junior Chemical Analyst (Contractor)

British American Tobacco
Southampton
2006.10 - 2007.01
  • Routine product testing of various cigarettes for Sidestream smoking validation.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Pharmacology

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth

A 'Level - Biology, Chemistry & Psychology

Itchen College
Southampton

Skills

  • Variety of laboratory techniques LCMS/MS, HPLC, GCMS, GC-FID, IC, FIA, FAAS, KF AND FTIR)
  • Trained on LM4E/LM5E-SP/NGX_10/LM20X/LM20E/LX20E/E2 smoke engines
  • Method validation and development
  • Project Management: Nicotine Feasibility Study (Clinical trial)/Mass Balance/MNPH E-liquid Time Study
  • Fast Learner
  • Process Improver
  • Problem Solver
  • Fast delivery
  • High Quality Results
  • Excellent Trainer
  • ISO 14001 environmental auditing
  • ISO 17025 internal auditing
  • GR&D Live scientific ambassador role
  • SRM Creator
  • Effective time management proficiency
  • Adaptability to change and uncertainty
  • Collaborative team player and independent worker
  • Pressure, Resilience and accountability
  • Meticulous attention to detail in methodology
  • Effective communication and presentation across all levels

Affiliations

  • Avid reader of Sci-fi/Mystery and Thriller
  • Love to potter about gardening

Languages

English
Fluent
Bengali
Native

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Analytical Method Validation
  • LCMS/MS Troubleshooting Maintenance
  • Fundamental HPLC
  • HPLC Troubleshooting & Maintenance
  • Practical HPLC Method Development
  • Fast HPLC
  • Restek GCMS Training Seminar
  • Fundamental GC
  • GCMS for the chromatographer
  • GC Troubleshooting Maintenance
  • Chemstation GCMS Data Analysis
  • Practical GC Method Development
  • Solid Phase Extraction
  • Optimizing Sample Extraction
  • Dionex IC Training New User
  • ICS2000/3000 Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Chromeleon Level 1
  • Biotage Rapid Trace
  • SAP HR Training Training
  • BAT The Way Forward
  • Operations Awareness
  • Risk Assessment Database Training
  • Induction to Technical Excellence
  • Presentation & Use of Analytical QC Data
  • Technical Excellence Bitesize Training: Materials and Reagents
  • Research and Workrecords, Investigation & Corrective & Preventive Actions
  • Spill Response Training
  • Risk Assessment Training
  • Technical Excellence Training: Staff Competency
  • Good Liquid handling Practical Course
  • ISO 17025 Awareness
  • ISO 14001 Appreciation & Interpretation Course (2 Day)
  • Routine Analytical Data Checking
  • Use of LIMs for Control of Investigation/Investigation & CAPA Forms
  • Staff Competency Refresher: Training & Competency Assessment
  • Records Management Co-ordinator
  • ARMs Database Training
  • SOP Manager Database
  • Statistic for the Analytical Chemist performed by LGC (3 days)
  • Pipette Workshop performed by Pipette Doctor
  • Excel Partnership Course on ISO/IEC: 2005 Awareness

Timeline

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
2023.10 - Current

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
2018.10 - 2021.09

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
2011.10 - 2013.12

Senior Technologist

British American Tobacco
2009.10 - 2011.10

Senior Chemical Analyst

British American Tobacco
2007.10 - 2008.10

Junior Chemical Analyst (Contractor)

British American Tobacco
2006.10 - 2007.01

BSc (Hons) - Pharmacology

University of Portsmouth

A 'Level - Biology, Chemistry & Psychology

Itchen College
SHAMSUN AHAD