HIMALA RATNAYAKE
Canadian,VIC
Summary
A highly skilled individual with the ability to utilize a wide variety of laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, ICP MS, ICP OES, FTIR & and UV visible with a solid background in Chemistry, and 11 years of analytical experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemist
Gekko Systems
07.2022 - Current
- Carrying analyses using standard methods in Digestion, Wet Lab, AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy), ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy), and LECO (combustion analysis).
- Following new procedures for analyses based on data collected during testing.
- Undertake Chemical Analysis in accordance with OH&S best practice.
- Collate, manage, and write detailed analysis reports, research papers, reviews or summaries.
- Coordinate and conduct sample analysis according to schedule
- Identify and report quality control issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Application Chemist
Techno Solutions Private Limited
10.2014 - 04.2022
- Performed tests using Analytical Instruments under spectroscopy, chromatography, and thermal such as ICP MS, ICP OES, FTIR, UV, GC, GC MS, HPLC, CHNS and TGA - PerkinElmer Inc.
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Provided application support for above mentioned systems for system configuration, method development, method optimisation, calibration and validation
- Analysed substances(LPG,PET) utilising gas chromatography methods, including GC-FID & GC FID-HS.
- Performed analysis, method development, and proficiency testing through liquid chromatography techniques like HPLC, specifically for determining amino acids in infants' blood samples (HPLC post-column derivatisation).
- Utilised FTIR spectrometer analysis to assess diverse substances like polymers, petroleum products, nanoparticle substances, natural products, food samples, and waste samples, aiming to ascertain their structural composition and draw interpretations from findings.
Chemical Analyst
SGS Lanka Private Limited
02.2012 - 09.2014
- Carried out pesticide extraction and analysis in tea, water, and vegetables.
- Performed Aflatoxin extraction and analysis.
- Performed tests using HPLC and UHPLC - Shimadzu Cooperation.
- Went through Advanced training on handling GCMS - Agilent Technologies.
- Carried out quality control, proficiency testing, retesting, duplicate analysis, and method validation.
- Validated new testing methodologies to ensure accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of results according to regulatory guidelines.
Education
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
01.2019
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
01.2018
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
01.2017
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
01.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
University of Colombo , Colombo , Sri Lanka
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biologic Sciences- Chemistry/Zoology/Biotechnology
University of Bangalore, Bangalore, India
01.2012
Skills
- Nearly 11 years experience in handling high tech laboratory equipment
- Good analytical thinker
- Sound computer literacy and LIMS
- Method Development
- Instrument maintenance
Accomplishments
- Implementation of analysis of Amino acid in infants’ blood samples using HPLC post-column derivatisation method
- Conducted various application training programs followed by demonstrations in most of the universities of Sri Lanka.
- Developed gem testing library using FTIR instrument.
- Contributed to several research publications as a resource person.
- Developed the IP 501 ASTM 4951 test methods for the first time in Sri Lanka.
Languages
Good fluency in English language
Fluency in Sinhala language
Values
- Maintaining a sense of honesty and integrity above all else.
- Taking responsibility and accountability for own behavior and performance
- Possessing a Positive Attitude.
- Maintaining good professionalism in work.
- Always have a positive mindset.
References
Kate Rouhan
People and Wellbeing Manager
Gekko Systems
Ballarat Office
D: +61 403 276 633
P: +61 3 5339 5859
E: kate.fellowes@gekkos.com
Roshan Rupasinghe
Managing Director
Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd
Colombo
Sri Lanka.
D: +94714295590
P: +94112824611
E: roshan@technospl.com
Timeline
Chemist
Gekko Systems
07.2022 - Current
Application Chemist
Techno Solutions Private Limited
10.2014 - 04.2022
Chemical Analyst
SGS Lanka Private Limited
02.2012 - 09.2014
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
PerkinElmer application laboratory - Mumbai India -
Post Graduate Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
University of Colombo , Colombo , Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science - Biologic Sciences- Chemistry/Zoology/Biotechnology
University of Bangalore, Bangalore, India
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