Dr. Arvind K Sharma
Quality Control Manager — Pharmaceutical & Environmental Testing (Microbiology & Chemical Analysis), Advanced Environmental Testing & Research Lab (P) Ltd., Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-BIOT-MP-2025-2036
Profile Summary
Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma is a Quality Control professional with experience spanning pharmaceutical QC and environmental testing laboratories. His background includes end-to-end microbiological and chemical analysis, in-process quality control, GLP oversight, QC data review/verification, audit readiness (NABL, WHO), instrument calibration/validation, and preparation of working standards and QC documentation (Specifications/STP) aligned with current pharmacopoeia. He has handled a broad suite of analytical and microbiology instruments (e.g., HPLC—Waters e2695, Shimadzu; UV spectrophotometry; FTIR; dissolution; pH; titration; disintegration; friability), and has been recognized with FDA approvals (Uttarakhand& Madhya Pradesh, India) for Chemical, Instrumental, and Microbiological Analysis.
Subject Matter Expertise
Healthcare & Medicine –> Clinical Laboratory Science –>
Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical Pathology
Pharmaceutical Sciences –>
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Drug Development
Microbiology Testing
Chemistry –> Analytical Chemistry –>
Liquid Chromatography / HPLC
Spectrophotometry
IR Spectroscopy
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences –>
Environmental Science
Environmental Health
Clinical Biochemistry
Clinical Pathology
Pharmaceutical Sciences –>
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Drug Development
Microbiology Testing
Chemistry –> Analytical Chemistry –>
Liquid Chromatography / HPLC
Spectrophotometry
IR Spectroscopy
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences –>
Environmental Science
Environmental Health
Mentorship Offered
Consulting –>
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Product Development –>
Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Research –>
Scientific and Technical Research
Writing –>
Technical Writing
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Product Development –>
Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Research –>
Scientific and Technical Research
Writing –>
Technical Writing
Work Experience Summary
Experienced QC leader across pharmaceutical manufacturing and environmental testing labs, responsible for microbiological/chemical analysis, in-process QC, GLP compliance, audit handling (NABL, WHO), calibration/validation, troubleshooting of analytical instruments, and development/review of QC documentation and standards.
Company Name: Advanced Environmental Testing & Research Lab (P) Ltd., Gwalior (MP)
Job Title: Quality Manager
Description: Oversees all microbiological and chemical analyses; in-process QC; QC data review/verification; GLP compliance; organization of quality documentation; audit handling; calibration/validation; working standard preparation; instrument troubleshooting/maintenance.
Duration: Currently working
Company Name: Ved Lifesavers Pvt. Ltd. (Pharmaceutical Company), Selaqui, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Quality Control
Description: QC operations within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Duration: June 01, 2021 – April 08, 2023
Company Name: Advanced Environmental Testing & Research (P) Ltd., Gwalior (MP)
Job Title: Quality Head
Description: Led QC function; handled audits; GLP responsibilities; documentation and validation oversight.
Duration: May 09, 2013 – May 2021
Company Name: Akums Drugs and Pharma Ltd., Haridwar (UK)
Job Title: Officer, Quality Control
Description: QC activities in pharmaceutical setting.
Duration: September 2010 – March 2012
Company Name: East African Remedies, Dehradun (UK)
Job Title: Assistant Officer, Quality Control
Description: QC support in pharmaceutical environment.
Duration: September 2009 – March 2010
Job Title: Quality Manager
Description: Oversees all microbiological and chemical analyses; in-process QC; QC data review/verification; GLP compliance; organization of quality documentation; audit handling; calibration/validation; working standard preparation; instrument troubleshooting/maintenance.
Duration: Currently working
Company Name: Ved Lifesavers Pvt. Ltd. (Pharmaceutical Company), Selaqui, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Quality Control
Description: QC operations within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Duration: June 01, 2021 – April 08, 2023
Company Name: Advanced Environmental Testing & Research (P) Ltd., Gwalior (MP)
Job Title: Quality Head
Description: Led QC function; handled audits; GLP responsibilities; documentation and validation oversight.
Duration: May 09, 2013 – May 2021
Company Name: Akums Drugs and Pharma Ltd., Haridwar (UK)
Job Title: Officer, Quality Control
Description: QC activities in pharmaceutical setting.
Duration: September 2010 – March 2012
Company Name: East African Remedies, Dehradun (UK)
Job Title: Assistant Officer, Quality Control
Description: QC support in pharmaceutical environment.
Duration: September 2009 – March 2010
Educational Summary
Doctorate in Biotechnology complemented by postgraduate and undergraduate science degrees, supporting strong laboratory, analytical, and quality systems expertise.
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Biotechnology
Duration: 2019
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Duration: 2005
Institution Name: Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Duration: 2000
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field/Description: Biotechnology
Duration: 2019
Institution Name: Jiwaji University, Gwalior
Degree Title: M.Sc.
Duration: 2005
Institution Name: Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
Degree Title: B.Sc.
Duration: 2000
Certifications, Awards & Achievements Summary
Regulatory approval for analytical responsibilities across chemical, instrumental, and microbiological domains from state FDAs (Uttarakhand& Madhya Pradesh, India).
Title: Certificate of approval as Chemical, Instrumental, and Microbiological Analyst
Issued By: FDA, Uttarakhand & Madhya Pradesh, India
Issued By: FDA, Uttarakhand & Madhya Pradesh, India