Sevinj Ismayilova
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
- Successfully commissioned laboratory equipment for Quality Control analysis in SOCAR Polymer’s PP and HDPE plants.
- Implemented over 150 testing methods, ensuring full compliance with ASTM and ISO standards.
- Planned and managed QC analysis for the "Performance Guaranteed Test Run" of PP and HDPE plants, meeting all client-contractor agreement requirements.
- Served as Quality Control Manager, leading and supervising a team of 30 laboratory personnel.
- Directed operations as QC Manager of the Polymer QC Centre, covering mechanical, physical, and analytical assessments.
- Accomplished chemist and researcher with over a year of international work experience.
- PhD in Organic Chemistry with over a decade of expertise in the field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
5911
5911
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quality Control Laboratory Manager
SOCAR Polymer
Sumgait, Azerbaijan
09.2017 - 01.2025
- Built and led proficient laboratory team of over 30 members from inception
- Led and trained team in polymer analysis techniques
- Managed lab safety and QC manual documentation
- Facilitated meetings to resolve vendor-related issues and discrepancies
- Established team objectives and performance indicators
- Identified employee training needs and delivered relevant coaching
- Developed and validated over 30 experimental methods and protocols
- Established internal policies for safe working practices and waste management
- Conducted expert-led training sessions on analytical methods for lab staff
Shift Supervisor
SOCAR Polymer
Sumgait, Azerbaijan
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Collected measurements through UV, ICP, DSC, and GC-MS/FID/TCD techniques
- Calibrated analytical equipment supporting tests and process control within polymer manufacturing industry
- Developed schedules and strategies for delivering laboratory analysis and quality assurance program services
- Led, planned, and reviewed staff's routine chemical and physical analysis work
- Reviewed and updated more than 100 quality control procedures following SOPs
- Managed data entry of test results and produced necessary documentation
- Conducted quality control tests and uphold laboratory procedures
- Implemented safety practices and ensure procedural compliance
- Managed production batches ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery
Guest Scientist
Helmholtz Zentrum München
München , Germany
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Developed a new method for the comprehensive analysis of crude oil by GC-MS, GC/GC×GC-MS technique
- Specialized in understanding principles and mechanisms of advanced laboratory equipment
- Designed new educational methodologies
- Attended and contributed to seminars, trade shows and technical conferences
- Developed and maintained reference lists for GC, GC-MS, and GC/GC×GC-MS
- Conducted routine and non-routine instrument maintenance and resolved technical issues effectively
- Developed and revised analytical procedures and SOPs
- Prepared research outputs and coordinated publication processes to meet quality and deadline requirements
- Developed cross-cultural collaboration skills in diverse team
Leading Researcher
Institute of Petrochemical Processes
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2008 - 09.2016
- Supervised chemists and researchers while managing laboratory projects
- Identified evaluation opportunities, wrote proposals, and developed budgets
- Prepared research summaries and coordinated publication tasks
- Directed research process securing necessary approvals
- Led and inspired large research team
- Developed research protocols and mentored team members
- Managed newborn methodologies, instrumentation, procedures, and guidelines
- Conducted research and produced detailed reports and analytical reviews
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Petrochemistry
Institute of Petrochemical Processes
Baku, Azerbaijan /2008 - /2012
Master of Science - Petrochemistry
Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan /2006 - /2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Baku State University
Baku, Azerbaijan /2001 - /2005
Skills
- Laboratory Management & SOP Development
- Data evaluation and report preparation
- Problem Resolution & Corrective Actions
- Team Supervision and Employee Training
- Project Management & Organizational Skills
- Chromatography and Spectroscopy Expertise
- ISO and ASTM Standards Adherence
- Environmental and Safety Regulations
Certification
- Microsoft Power BI Certification. IKT Lab, November 2024
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). Project Management Institute | February 16, 2024
- Project Management Professional (PMP). Project Management Institute | January 15, 2024
- Measurement Uncertainty Training for ISO/IEC 17025:2017. TÜV Austria. Baku, Azerbaijan, November 2023
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (StarLIMS). Na-Sa Informatics, Baku, Azerbaijan, August 2022
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Lead Auditor. TÜV Austria. Baku, Azerbaijan, July 2022
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor. TÜV Austria. Baku, Azerbaijan, July 2022
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor. TÜV Austria. Baku, Azerbaijan, July 2022
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory QMS Internal Auditor. Esenek Consulting and Training Ltd. Ankara, Turkey, 2021
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory QMS. Esenek Consulting and Training Ltd. Ankara, Turkey, 2021
- SAP QM End User Training. Code Academy, Baku, Azerbaijan, July 2018
- Stress Management. HRC LLC Training Center, Baku, Azerbaijan, April 2019
- Managerial skills Training. HRC LLC Training Center, Baku, Azerbaijan, May 2018
- Emotional Intelligence Training. HRC LLC Training Center, Baku, Azerbaijan, April 2018
- Laboratory Quality control Training. INEOS Licensing Services, Lillo, Belgium, April 2018
- Laboratory Quality control Training. Spheripol, Lyondellbasell, Ferrara, Italy, June, 2017
- German for A2 level. April-June 2014, München, Germany
- A Complete and concise review of English grammar. April-August 2014, München, Germany
- English for the Scientist. May-June 2014, München, Germany
- Scientific Writing /Getting Research Published Training. November 2013, München, Germany
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Package (s)
- Outlook
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- SAP QM
- LIMS
Languages
Azerbaijan
Native
Turkish
Advanced
English
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
German
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Quality Control Laboratory Manager
SOCAR Polymer
09.2017 - 01.2025
Shift Supervisor
SOCAR Polymer
09.2016 - 09.2017
Guest Scientist
Helmholtz Zentrum München
10.2013 - 10.2014
Leading Researcher
Institute of Petrochemical Processes
05.2008 - 09.2016
Doctor of Philosophy - Petrochemistry
Institute of Petrochemical Processes
/2008 - /2012
Master of Science - Petrochemistry
Baku State University
/2006 - /2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Baku State University
/2001 - /2005