Quality Control Analyst
Resume:
AL ILGUNAS
Hudson, MA *****
******@*******.***
I have over 20 years of analytical lab experience. Proficient in
inductively coupled plasma, graphite furnace atomic absorption
spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy and classical wet chemistry
techniques and quality control systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
7/13 - Present Quality Control Analyst, Anika Therapeutics: Bedford,
MA.
11/12 - 5/13 Quality Control Analyst, Anika Therapeutics; Bedford,
MA.
Analysed in-process and stability samples and raw materials
in a cGMP Quality Control Laboratory.
Analysed for chloride content utilizing
potentiometric titration.
Analysed for Hyaluronic acid content
utilizing the Shimadzu UV-Vis.
Training on Brookfield viscometer.
Analysed for pH of various samples.
11/05 - 08/12 Trace Metals / Wet Chemistry Analyst, Alpha
Analytical Labs; Westborough, MA.
Analyse samples for trace metals using the Thermo 61E ICP
and ICAP 6000 series instruments.
Perform analyses of samples for alkalinity, conductivity,
pH, ortho- phosphorous, hexachrome, ferrous and
total residual chlorine utilizing classical
wet chemistry techniques.
Introductory training in Ion-
Chromatography with Dionex Instrumentation.
Attended Dionex training for maintenance and trouble
shooting.
Analyse samples for anions using Dionex Ion-
Chromatography instrumentation.
Prepare samples for Cyanide analyses.
Prepare samples for TKN and ammonia analysis.
7/01 - 11/05 Senior Metals Analyst, Toxikon corp; Bedford, MA
Conduct analyses of medical devices and environmental
samples for trace metals using Thermo Electron
Inductively Coupled Plasma spectrometers (61E and 61E
Trace) and Perkin-Elmer Graphite Furnace Atomic
Absorption Spectrometer.
Perform analyses of platelets in blood plasma.
Perform analyses of human serum albumin
Perform analyses of catheters, replacement knee parts and
storage bags.
7/99 - 7/01 Analytical Chemist, Severn Trent Laboratories; Holbrook,
MA.
Conduct analyses of soil and water samples for trace
metals at Superfund site administered by the EPA
and Army Corps of Engineers.
Utilized Perkin-Elmer 3300 DV ICP instrument.
5/95 - 7/99 Chemical Laboratory Supervisor, Precision Rolled Products,
Inc.; Florham Park, NJ
Managed day-to-day operations of chemistry lab conducting
primary melt analyses and final certification of super
alloys used in the nuclear power and aircraft industries.
Supervised lab staff, scheduled work assignments and
maintained equipment.
Prepared purchase orders and samples for outside testing
labs.
Reviewed chemical analysis reports to ensure Quality
System Requirements were followed.
Analysed nickel-based, cobalt-based and iron-based super
alloys using ARL X-Ray Fluorescence Quantometer (Model
72000(S)).
Analysed alloys for trace metals using Perkin-Elmer 4110
ZL Atomic Absorption Spectrometer.
Utilized FISONS (ARL) 3460 AES Metals Analyzer
(simultaneous Optical Emission Spectrometer).
Employed LECO instruments in the determination of Carbon,
Sulfur, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen contents in
metals.
Accomplishment:
Participated in National Aerospace and Defense Contractor
Accreditation Program (NADCAP) audits. Developed
and implemented lab procedures to meet NADCAP
requirements.
1994 - 1995 Analytical Chemist, Recra Environmental, Inc.; Amherst,
NY.
Analysed soil and water samples for trace metals using
Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometer.
Determined mercury content of samples using Cold Vapor
Method.
1988 - 1993 Analytical Chemist / Laboratory Mgr., U.S. Vanadium Corp.;
Niagara Falls, NY
Analysed Ferro Alloys, Vanadium Halides, and Hardeners for
manufacturer of vanadium metal alloys and
liquid catalysts for the aircraft and rubber
manufacturing industries.
Prepared laboratory for ISO 9002 certification.
Adapted and wrote protocols for various lab procedures.
Supervised and trained laboratory staff.
Ordered reagents and supplies.
EDUCATION
May 1994 Bachelor of Science, Chemistry; Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Niagara University; Niagara University, NY
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