Thimodhi Hansika
Lutana,Australia
Summary
A forward-thinking, outcome-focused chemist with 5+ years of experience in Laboratory Operations, Quality Control and Statistical Data Analysis. Demonstrated results in improving compliance and process efficiency through method development. Proven expertise in operating and performing internal calibrations of key and advanced laboratory instruments. Skilled in HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, LIMS Software and Data Analysis with a passion for leveraging continuous improvement and innovation to maximize product quality and business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Greenhouse cultivation Hand
Tasmanian Botanics, Pontville
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant (based on medicinal cannabis) in Tasmania.
- Gained experience in horticulture and cultivation techniques specific to medicinal cannabis plants.
- Conducted quantitative analysis of THC and CBD levels in genetically modified medicinal cannabis plants using NIR spectroscopy, ensuring the accuracy and precision of the results.
Senior QC Executive
Navesta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt)Ltd
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: First Sterile dry powder injectable & Oral suspension Dosage plant in Sri Lanka.
- Spearheaded the establishment of in-house calibration methods for GC-2030 and UV Spectrometer, resulting in a 20% reduction in calibration expenses and earning the prestigious Navesta Employee Excellence Award 2021 for exceptional performance.
- Executed Analytical Method Validation for the HPLC method, contributing to the submission of 3 methods to the European Dossier.
- Implemented dynamic Pharmacopaeial changes in alignment with USP, BP, and Ph. Eur., enhancing regulatory compliance and ensuring product quality integrity.
- Coordinated Batch releasing process, verifying compliance with GMP standards.
- Reviewed GMP documents and successfully handled 3 annual Local Audits by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority in Sri Lanka, leading to an improvement in audit readiness and securing new drug registrations.
- Led investigations and evaluations of Laboratory deviations, Incidents, Risk Assessments and Out-of-Specifications (OOS), driving reductions in recurrence rate.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments, including QA, Production, and Engineering, leading to a reduction in interdepartmental communication gaps.
- Conducted daily Laboratory inspections with a high-level of attention to detail and contributing to an improvement in lab hygiene, equipment readiness, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive training programs for Quality Control Procedures, SOPs, and STPs, resulting in an improvement in analyst competency and a 75% reduction in procedural errors.
- Utilized pharmaceutical information systems such as LIMS and QAMS, streamlining data management and contributing to 75% improvement in data accessibility.
Quality Control Executive
Navesta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt)Ltd
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Led the Analytical Method Transfer project with an external laboratory, culminating in 2 methods being submitted to the European Dossier for regulatory compliance.
- Managed packing material sampling and analysis, ensuring timely approval of regular consignments and contributing to uninterrupted production.
- Designed and commissioned a state-of-the-art laboratory for new product analysis, involving the selection and setup of cutting-edge lab instruments, enhancing the company's operational efficiency, product quality and accuracy.
- Oversaw stability sample coordination and reviewed daily stability chamber reports, resulting in an 11% enhanced product stability assessment.
- Conducted performance qualification of purified water samples, enhancing compliance with pH, conductivity, turbidity, and total organic carbon requirements.
- Operated advanced laboratory equipment, including TOC analyzer, KF titrator, UV spectrophotometer, FTIR spectrophotometer, HPLC, GC FID/TCD, Muffle Furnace and Refractometer.
- Executed internal calibration of HPLC, GC, UV spectrophotometer, and TOC Analyzer, ensuring the accuracy of equipment measurements.
Trainee Assistant Chemist
Macksons Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Developed an innovative color formulation database for solid coated and solid uncoated paint colors, aligning with the Pantone Formula guide, resulting in an improvement in color accuracy and 80% reduction in formulation time.
- Evaluated raw materials, analyzed their properties, and making informed recommendations, leading to an enhancement in material selection precision.
Education
M.Sc. - Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cell Culture, Chromatographic Applications
University of Tasmania
Sandy Bay07.2025
B.Sc. (Hon) Degree - Applied Sciences, Chemistry, Zoology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
11.2016
Skills
- Laboratory Analysis
- Method Improvement & Development
- Statistical Quality Control
- Test Result Interpretation
- Analytical Chemistry
- Equipment Calibration
- Analytical Method Validation
- Compliance Monitoring
- Process Control Enhancement
- Innovative Thinking
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Creative Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Continuous Improvement
- Pest control
- Crop harvesting
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and hardworking
- Safety management
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Technical skills
- Irrigation systems
- Greenhouse work
- Harvesting
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Quality control tools
- Quality assurance expertise
- Data collection techniques
- Quality management systems
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Critical thinking aptitude
- ISO standards
- Corrective action implementation
- Documentation management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance background
- Internal audits
- Risk analysis and mitigation
- Quality control tests
- Quality systems
- Quality testing
- Continuous improvement
- Test planning
- GAMP systems expert
- Quality assurance experience
- CAPA management
- Quality metrics
- Documentation review
- Supplier evaluation
- Test method validation
- Change control
- Sampling plans
- External audits
- Team building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical problem solving
- Data collection
- Quality control
- Project management
- Audit coordination
- Data analysis
- Quality standards determination
- Presentations
- Budget preparation
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate Research Student
- Herbal Technology Section, Industrial Technology Institute (ITI)
- Sri Lanka
- 07/2016 - 01/2017
- Collaborated under the mentorship of Dr. Radhika Samarasekera (External Supervisor) and Dr. N.M.S. Sirimuthu (Internal Supervisor) to conduct a pioneering research project titled "Microwave Extractions of Aromatic Plants and Spices."
- Optimized the Microwave Extractor (NEOS-GR) for two major extraction techniques, leading to a 60% improvement in extraction efficiency.
- Optimized the performance of the Microwave Extractor (NEOS-GR) to enable two essential techniques of microwave extractions: Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction (SFME) and Microwave Hydro-diffusion and Gravity technique.
- Gained proficiency in Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis and mastered the art of Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) sample injection, employing peak enrichment techniques for compound identification.
- Actively shared knowledge and facilitated skill development by training two fellow undergraduate students in the operation of the microwave extractor system, fostering a collaborative research environment and enhancing overall team capability.
Employee Excellence Award 2021- Navesta- for exceptional performance.
Spearheaded the establishment of in-house calibration methods for GC-2030 and UV Spectrometer, resulting in a 20% reduction in calibration expenses and earning the prestigious Navesta Employee Excellence Award 2021 for exceptional performance.
Roll of Excellence – University of Tasmania – 2025- outstanding academic results.
Roll of Excellence – University of Tasmania – 2025- outstanding academic results.
Timeline
Greenhouse cultivation Hand
Tasmanian Botanics, Pontville
12.2023 - 05.2024
Senior QC Executive
Navesta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt)Ltd
11.2019 - 11.2022
Quality Control Executive
Navesta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt)Ltd
11.2017 - 11.2019
Trainee Assistant Chemist
Macksons Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2017
B.Sc. (Hon) Degree - Applied Sciences, Chemistry, Zoology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
M.Sc. - Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cell Culture, Chromatographic Applications
University of Tasmania
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