Ali Abbas
Senior Chemist
Chemicals & Manufacturing
Professional Summary
Ali Abbas driven results laboratory professional with more than fourteen years of experience in analytical testing for minerals, ores, coal, coke, water and soil. Skilled in operating advanced instrumentation including ICP OES, GC FID, GC MS, GC ECD and GCMS purge and trap, with strong expertise in quality assurance, quality control and laboratory operations. Known for managing projects, meeting timelines, and leading laboratory functions in compliance with ISO and QMS standards.
Professional Experience
Jul 2024 to Present
Senior Chemist
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories
- Performed analytical testing of water | soil | sludge samples using GCMS | GCFID | GCMS purge and trap.
- Supported laboratory operations | ensured quality compliance | delivered accurate test results.
- Contributed to continuous improvement | maintained instrumentation | supported team efficiency.
Jan 2022 to Sep 2024
Assistant Manager
Mineral Ores Chemical and Environmental Laboratory SGS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.
- Supervised testing of minerals | ores | fertilizers using modern and classical analytical techniques.
- Ensured quality management practices | maintained ISO 17025 compliance | delivered project timelines.
- Led laboratory teams | optimized workflows | improved efficiency.
Jan 2016 to Dec 2021
Senior Chemist
SGS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.
- Conducted analytical testing of minerals | coal | environmental samples using advanced instruments.
- Resolved technical issues | supported QA QC activities | ensured reliable test results.
- Managed sample workflow | prepared reports | supported audits.
Aug 2012 to Dec 2015
Assistant Chemist
SGS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.
- Performed analytical chemistry testing | supported quality system operations | prepared samples.
- Conducted routine testing | followed SOPs | contributed to quality assurance.
- Maintained lab records | handled equipment | supported team tasks.
Jul 2011 to Aug 2012
Quality Control Analyst
ZAFA Pharmaceuticals
- Tested tablets | syrups | capsules | injections and raw materials according to QC standards.
- Performed sampling | inspection activities | QA functions including documentation.
- Supported production quality | executed routine QC procedures | followed GMP guidelines.
Jan 2011 to Mar 2011
Management Trainee
Clariant Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.
- Gained exposure to wet processing including pre treatment | dyeing | printing | quality control.
- Assisted in finishing processes | supported operational tasks | followed lab procedures.
- Contributed to routine testing | observed production operations | learned technical workflows.
Education & Certifications
Academic History
Master of Science in Chemistry
Karachi University
2010
Master of Business Administration in Logistics Materials and Supply Chain Management
Karachi University Business School
2019
Professional Certs
Core Competencies
Laboratory Testing
Minerals and Chemical Analysis
GC FID Operation
GC MS and GC ECD
GCMS Purge and Trap
ICP OES Operation
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
ISO 17025
ISO 9001
LIMS
Laboratory Operations Management
Internal Auditing
Team Leadership
Project Coordination