Yesha Amin
About Yesha Amin
Yesha Amin is a Research & Development Laboratory Analyst and Innovation Lead at Canopy Growth Corporation, with a strong background in chemical technology and biotechnology. She has extensive experience in physical testing, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration, having worked in various laboratory roles across Canada and India.
Work at Canopy Growth
Currently, Yesha Amin serves as a Research & Development Laboratory Analyst and Innovation Lead at Canopy Growth Corporation. In this role, she has been instrumental in conducting physical testing, utilizing techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and viscosity measurements. These tests ensure the quality of both raw materials and formulated products. Additionally, she has implemented process improvements that have enhanced the efficiency of ethanol extraction and distillation processes. Her work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product formulations align with product label claims and customer specifications.
Education and Expertise
Yesha Amin holds a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology from Sardar Patel University, where she studied from 2008 to 2013. She also completed a Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Chemical Technology/Technician and Biotechnology at Seneca College from 2015 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of biotechnology and chemical technology, which she applies in her current role in research and development.
Background
Yesha Amin has a diverse professional background in laboratory analysis and research and development. She began her career as a Project Intern at St. Xavier's College in India in 2011. She then gained experience as an Intern at Amul (GCMMF) in the same year. Following this, she worked as an R&D Environmental Laboratory Analyst at Prakruti Environmental Engineers in India from 2013 to 2014. After relocating to Canada, she worked as a Laboratory Technician at Apotex Inc. for seven months and then as a Laboratory Analyst at Maxxam Analytics from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Yesha Amin has prepared comprehensive technology transfer and commercialization reports that facilitate product development. She has maintained a network of industry contacts, including vendors and consultants, to stay informed about current developments in the field. Her contributions to process improvements and product formulation have been significant in her roles across various organizations.