Charles Griffin

**** ***** ******** ***** / **** Worth / Texas / 76123 Tel: (817)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QS Line Inspector / Compounder - VOLT/3M ESPE Dental Products

(November 2011 - Present)

Perform quality inspections of Semi-Finished and Finished Goods

according 3M Standard Operating Procedures by utilizing electronic

equipment (pda, tablet, computers), instruments (micrometer) and

measuring devices (analytical scales and color standards) for

interpretation of status of process.

Perform compounding production processes (blending and discharging)

of powder and paste materials for Compounding Department and submit

samples to Laboratory Services for verification and confirmation.

Perform production processes of filling, capping, labeling, bottling,

and assembly for Adhesive, Opulent, Capsule & Syringe, ACF Capsule,

Implant, Pack Out, and Label Center.

Perform, inspect, submit, and release of assembled and packed

materials for Pack Out Department.

Setup, operate, analyze, and troubleshoot equipment and machinery

(JSA RC Vort-Siv, JSA PK Blenders, JSA RC Dischargers, centrifuge,

filling, capping, bottling, labeling, packaging) for production

processes.

Perform preventive maintenance of machinery and working areas.

Data enter, interpret, and review data on iMES, eLi, Quality

Logitics, NPR, MPSL, MDI standard, Central Lookup, Artwork databases

from completed analysis and report results accurately in accordance

with established procedures.

Generate and submit production reports: NPR, PSL, MPSL, Line

Clearance, Picklist, load tickets, SOPs, QLS labels, and various log

sheets.

Certified in Production, Compounding, Quality Services, and Safety

Department for 3M ESPE.

Interact with others (cooperate personnel, engineers, managers,

supervisors, leads, operators, and maintenance) in various

departments (Quality, Compounding, Production, Laboratory) by

submitting and providing feedback to improve performance and

processes.

Chemist IV - Texas Department of Transportation

(December 2006 - July 2011)

Monitor chemical analysis of materials through reviewing and

verifying results.

Direct material analysis activities, develop and update analysis

procedures, develop and review material specifications

Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and order supplies, stay

abreast of new analytical methods and materials and laboratory

analysis requirements.

Evaluates new or failing materials and assist district laboratory,

project sponsors and material suppliers in solving material

problems.

Plan and schedule laboratory analysis, inspects plant production of

chemical products, trains other chemists and technical employees.

Perform and monitor material research by serving as a lead

worker/project leader. Prepare study protocol and submitting for

approval.

Data enter, interpret, and review data on Site Manager/LIMS from

completed analysis and report results accurately in accordance with

established laboratory procedures. Create data base spreadsheet and

forms for laboratory usage.

Manage the Fort Worth District's nuclear safety program.

Chemist/Microbiologist - City of Fort Worth Water Department

(July 2003 - September 2006)

Perform bacteriological and chemical analysis of water and

wastewater by qualitative and quantitative technique of total

coliform, fecal coliform, heterotrophic plate count, pH, chlorine,

conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, turbidity and other related

analysis. Perform confirmation and identification of

microorganisms.

Operate and maintain laboratory equipments (sterilizer, incubators,

water baths, and related equipment). Operate microscope for

analysis of gram stain and algae counts.

Investigate water quality problems and implement solutions.

Prepare media and solutions for bacteriological and chemical

analysis (m Endo, MFC, R2A, TGEA, PCA, LTB, EC, standards and other

related medias and solutions). Order and maintain microbiology

section inventory of medias, chemicals, glassware, and related

supplies. Prepare quality control standards for all analysis.

Maintain stock solutions of quality control organisms.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for regulatory agencies.

File and distribute results of tests to various departments and

regulatory agencies.

Forensic Chemist - PharmChem, Inc.

(May 2002 -March 2003)

Manage and supervise the PATCH screening and confirmation process by

utilizing the Tecan Megaflex ELISA instrument for screening and

GC/MS for confirmation.

Maintain strict observance of good laboratory practices and

maintenance of chain of custody documentation. Proactive in

maintaining high level of production, oversee receipt and extraction

of specimens, testing and subsequent review of all data generated.

Perform maintenance of laboratory instrument and personal computer

hardware/software for processing.

Train personnel, participate in departmental process improvements,

coordinate operational activities with all other relevant lab

departments and reallocate personnel resources to ensure

satisfactory department production.

Programmer/System Analyst - CommunityCare, HMO

(December 1998 - September 2000)

Maintained the Medicare/Medicaid Eligibility and Commercial

Eligibility with Paradox 4.5 database.

Develop Paradox script to create ad hoc reports.

Perform Y2K conversion for responsible systems.

Pilot Plant/Process Chemist - Baker Petrolite, Inc.

(March 1997 - February 1998)

Conduct pilot plant synthesis studies and evaluations by providing

laboratory support and technical assistance during the progression

from pilot plant scale to commercial production.

Perform process and experimental design by providing assistance in

maintenance and operation of the process and related equipment.

Work with a software program called STATISTICA to develop high

quality and low cost products and processes. Also, acquire

experience working with batch processing software called CIMPRO to

keep track of raw materials and products manufactured.

Quality Control Supervisor & Environmental/Safety Officer -

Hydrotex, Inc. (June 1996 - March 1997)

Performed product development, quality/process control, raw material

analysis, plant safety, and environmental compliance.

Work with software program called BatchMaster to keep track of

inventory, raw materials, and manufacturing products produced.

Acquired experience in Networking to help support IS group in Dallas

corporate headquarters.

EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas) Sun JAVA Certification

Curriculum & e-Commerce Developer Program

University of Tulsa - College of Engineering (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

Bachelor Science Degree in Chemistry

University of Oklahoma (Norman, Oklahoma) Associates Degree in

Microbiology

Tulsa Community College (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Associates Degree in

Computer Science

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