MIRELA FRANCE
** * ******** **** *** South **st Street
Palm Coast,Florida 32164 Philadelphia,PA 19104
914-***-**** actimw@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION. Polytechnic University of Bucharest,Romania June 1985
BS, MS, Chemical Engineering
Experienced Chemist Offering Over Fifteen Years Of Manufacturing Support In Analytical Lab And Quality Control
* Collecting, organizing data and documenting laboratory work according to GMP, GLP, USP and FDA
* Instrument knowledge of HPLC, GC, AA,UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl-Fisher, Brookfield Viscometers and TOC
* Chemical Analysis and physical characterization of OTCs, Raw Materials, Finished and Stability samples using : HPLC, GC, AA, UV-Vis, FTIR,Karl Fisher, Manual titration, determination of Melting Point, measurements of Viscosity and pH
* Preparation of SOP’s and Work Instructions operating : SAP, Agile, Chemical Management System
* Periodic maintenance and calibration check of laboratory instrumentation
* Perform testing for the qualification of reference standards
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Product Quest, Daytona Beach,FL December 2015- Present
Sr. Analytical Chemist
*Team Leader in OTC Sunscreens and Suncare Products, Bulks,Finished and Stability Samples
*Method transfer and testing for Medical Device products
*Perform testing for the qualification of reference standards
Edgewell ( former Energizer) Personal Care, Ormond Beach,FL November 2013-December 2015
QC Analytical Lab, Sr Analyst
* Team Leader of Raw Material Area
*Wet Chemistry and Analytical bench techniques
* Study Active Ingredients for known OTC products
* Chemical analysis and physical characterization of OTC’s, non- OTC’s, raw Materials, Bulk, Finished and Stability samples
* Perform successfully Method Transfer
*Participating in Production and Daily Planning meetings
* Ordering specific Solvents, Chemicals, used in analytical testings
* Get involve in training program for new analysts and for local college students
* Conduct an Internal Lab Audit every two weeks and send the findings to QC Management
* Help our Management Team to get the Lab ready for FDA inspections when they occur
* Perform testing for the qualification of reference standards
Kolmar Laboratories,Inc.(Temp) Port Jervis,NY September 2013-November 2013
QC Analytical Lab, Analytical Chemist
* Wet Chemistry and Analytical bench techniques
* Study active ingredients for known OTC’s
* Chemical analysis and physical characterization of OTC’s, Raw Mat,Bulk, Finished and Stability samples
PTP ( former San-Mar Laboratories),Inc Elmsford,NY July2001-September 2013
Senior Analytical Chemist, QC Analytical Lab
* Wet Chemistry and Analytical bench techniques
* Study active ingredients for known OTC’s
* Chemical analysis and physical characterization of OTC’s, Raw Mat,Bulk, Finished and Stability samples
Nobil Petroleum Testing, Newark,New Jersey Temp Position: May 2001 - July 2001
Analyst
* Distillation (diesel fuel, jet fuel ), Flash Point, Freezing Point, Viscosity
Policolor Institute, Bucharest, Romania 1989-1999 Senior Chemical Engineer
*Plan the production of lacquers and paints
*Detect and report any technological malfunctions
*Coordinate communication with laboratory assistant
Enteprise for Cellulose and Paper, Piatra-Neamt,Romania 1985-1989 Chemical Engineer
*Plan the production of manufactured cellulose and paper
*Detect and report any technological malfunctions;eliminate technical failures
CERTIFICATION
* Lean Six Sigma White Belt Cerified, MSI June 2015
* Certificate of Mastery, Business Communication Fundamentals June 2015
* Certificate of Mastery, Better Business Writing June 2015
* Positive Power and Influence Certification April 2015
SKILLS
*Laboratory : periodic maintenance and calibration check of laboratory instrumentation, understanding of theory and operation of laboratory instruments
*Computer : Microsoft Word,Outlook Excel,SAP,Agile, Millennium,Empower,Chemstation,
Total Crom
* Bilingual : Fluency in English and Roumanian
* Ability to work under pressure, according to schedule and with attention to detail
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* HPLC,GC seminars Agilent Technologies 2008-2012
*HPLC GC,AA seminars Perkin Elmer 2014-2015
* Karl Fisher Titration Metrohm 2014