Nazmul Alam

Nazmul Alam

Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry · 14 years · Ex-The Ordinary

LC-MS/MS and HPLC specialist with 14 years across pharma, cosmetics, environmental testing, and natural products. 17 peer-reviewed papers. 200+ scientists trained.

17
Publications
1,400+
Citations
14
Years Experience
200+
Scientists Trained

Live Workshop · Now Open
HPLC & LC-MS/MS for Your First Industry Job

A live virtual workshop on Zoom. Learn the analytical skills hiring managers actually look for, taught by someone who has used these instruments in industry every day for 14 years.

Live on Zoom All experience levels Recording included Live Q&A
What you'll learn
  • HPLC and LC-MS/MS fundamentals — what hiring managers expect you to know
  • Method development workflow used in real industry labs
  • Method validation basics (ICH, FDA, GLP)
  • How to troubleshoot common instrument problems
  • What QC, R&D, and Applications Scientist roles actually do
  • Live Q&A on your specific career questions
Only $29 one-time
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Your result: Testing foundation

You need a testing foundation

Based on your answers, you're at the stage where getting the right tests identified early will save you thousands of dollars and months of delays.

  • Identify the essential tests for your product type and target market
  • Understand the difference between safety, stability, and quality testing
  • Get a realistic cost and timeline estimate before you commit to a lab
  • Build a testing plan that matches your regulatory requirements

A 30-minute clarity call can map this out for you.

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Your result: Testing partner

You need a testing partner

You've started the process but there are likely gaps in your testing coverage. The risk isn't doing too little — it's doing the wrong tests or working with the wrong lab.

  • Audit your current testing against regulatory requirements for your target markets
  • Identify missing tests that retailers or regulators will ask for
  • Evaluate whether your current lab partner is the right fit
  • Get documentation formatted for the specific markets you're entering
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Your result: Testing diagnosis

You need a testing diagnosis

Something went wrong in your testing process. Common causes I see:

  • Method sensitivity issues that flag problems that aren't real
  • Lab quality inconsistencies between different testing providers
  • Formulation instability that shows up only under specific conditions
  • Documentation gaps that make passing results look like failures
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Your result: Ongoing partner

You need an ongoing analytical partner

With multiple products and active sales, you need consistent, reliable testing — not one-off projects.

  • Batch-by-batch testing with consistent methodology and documentation
  • New SKU testing roadmaps as you expand your product line
  • Regulatory monitoring for your target markets
  • Priority access and faster turnaround through established lab relationships
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Three audiences. One scientist.

Whether you're building your career, launching a product, or running a brand.


Nature's chemistry is extraordinary — 14 years of analyzing molecules taught me that.

The problem isn't chemistry. The problem is that the industry often chooses the cheapest molecule instead of the best one, and consumers have no way to tell the difference.

I use analytical science to close that gap — by training the next generation of chemists, helping startups test their products properly, and showing people what's really inside the things they use every day.


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Long-form explorations of LC-MS/MS, separation science, and the chemistry around you.

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Where I've worked

Analytical Science Consultant & Educator

nalam.ca | 2026 – Present

Live HPLC and LC-MS/MS workshops. Product testing consulting for consumer brands. Global lab network across Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.

Senior Scientist, Analytical Development

DECIEM (The Ordinary) | 2023 – 2025

Led LC-MS/MS method development for cosmetic products. Reduced solvent consumption by 90%, saving $50,000 annually. cGMP/cGLP compliance.

Scientist II, Bioanalytical Sciences

Dalriada Drug Discovery | 2021 – 2023

Bioanalytical LC-MS/MS methods for drug discovery. ADME assays, pharmacokinetic analysis. FDA submission support.

Research Associate

Ontario Ministry of Environment | 2018 – 2019

LC-HRMS methods for environmental contaminant detection. Python-based data analysis.

Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry

University of Waterloo | 2011 – 2016

Supervised by Prof. Janusz Pawliszyn (inventor of SPME). 6 papers in Analytical Chemistry. Outstanding Teaching Award. 200+ students trained.