Shihan Weerasinghe
Gampaha
Summary
Recent Medicinal Chemistry graduate (July 2025) with hands-on experience in analytical chemistry, quality testing, and laboratory instrumentation. Skilled in GLP/GMP practices, method validation, and data reporting. Proficient with spectroscopic, chromatographic, and titration techniques. Motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to quality control and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Organic & Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Monash University
- Applied 1H, 19F, and 31P NMR spectroscopy to elucidate molecular structures.
- Synthesised and analysed cobalt, nickel, and ferrocene complexes; characterised products using UV-Vis, IR, GC, TLC, melting point, and conductometric titration.
- Conducted liquid-liquid extractions, silica column chromatography, recrystallisation, and distillation for compound purification.
- Performed yield calculations, quantitative GC analysis, and chloride determination, reinforcing accuracy and numeracy.
- Evaluated reaction efficiency and cost-effectiveness, demonstrating commercial awareness.
- Collaborated in teams and independently solved experimental challenges, developing problem-solving and initiative.
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Monash University
- Operated and interpreted results from Visible Spectroscopy, AAS, Fluorometry, IR, and Raman spectroscopy, and Electrochemistry.
- Carried out data analysis, instrument calibration, and sample handling in line with GLP practices.
- Applied analytical techniques to address problem-based tasks, reinforcing method validation and critical thinking.
Sustainability Research Project
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Completed a unit as an alternative to internship focusing on sustainability and sustainable development.
- Researched human impacts on Earth's physical, chemical, and biological resources and proposed mitigation strategies.
- Developed skills in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, IT tools, communication, and collaborative teamwork.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
Monash University
01.2025
English Proficiency - undefined
IELTS
11.2021
A-Levels - Science Stream, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
05.2021
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Lyceum International School
01.2021
O-Levels - Science Stream
05.2019
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Powerpoint
- SPSS
- Chem Draw
Accomplishments
- Best presentation award CHM 2922
- Participant in Light of Asia
- 3rd Place in C division in all island basketball
- Best presenter award in School
Certification
- Introduction to Drug Hunting (Novartis) - Coursera, 2025
- Targets, Assays and Screening (Novartis) - Coursera, 2025
- Pharmacokinetics (Novartis) - Coursera, 2025
Extracurricular & Volunteering
Represented Monash & Lyceum basketball teams; competed in FIBA 3x3 matches. Volunteered in environmental clean-up (Malaysia). Active participant in Monash Cup events.
Laboratory & Technical Skills
NMR (1H, 19F, 31P), UV-Vis, IR, GC, AAS, Fluorometry, Raman, TLC, titrations, distillation, chromatography, GLP/GMP, ISO17025 (familiarity), data handling, method validation, troubleshooting.
Timeline
Sustainability Research Project
01.2023 - 01.2023
Organic & Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Monash University
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Monash University
English Proficiency - undefined
IELTS
A-Levels - Science Stream, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
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Lyceum International School
O-Levels - Science Stream
Bachelors of Science - Medicinal Chemistry
Monash University