Puerto Rico Laboratory

José H. Rivera Guzmán

HC ** Box ***** Cayey, Puerto Rico 00736

787-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Licensed Chemist with experience in Packaging and Quality Operations in the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate and incorporates changes to support the overall plant goals.

Yellow Belt Certified. Handle high-pressure situations in a professional and effective manner. Good

analytic and planning skills. Hard-working, reliable and proactive; able to collaborate in a team

enterprise. Strong planning and problem solving skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet. Bilingual English and Spanish.

Professional Experience

Pfizer Pharmaceutical LLC, Caguas, Puerto Rico

Team Leader Packaging Operations (Supervisor) 2011 – 2013

Supervised 4-6 lines of packaging charge of whole process of presentation of the product to different

markets, meeting the requirements of customers.

• Responsible to plan, coordinate and conduct production activities assuring maximum efficiency

and effectiveness in accordance with planned schedules.

• Ensured that work performed by the assigned staff is accurate, timely, efficient and complaint with

corporate policies, SOPs, DEA, cGMP/FDA, EHS regulations.

• Planted and implemented necessary programs to avoid deviation.

• Investigated production variances and issues dealing with causes and corrective actions to avoid

reoccurrence.

• Ensured that all environmental practices applicable to their respective areas of responsibility are

follow according to area SOPs and Company Environmental Compliance Policies and guidelines.

• Responsible for determining appropriate staffing.

• Supported the Technical Service Specialist during process investigations of products complaints

or process deviation.

Laboratory Specialist 2003 – 2011

Supported Agile / Lean Laboratory initiatives identified to improve the laboratory Cycle Time. Participated

in Geodon End to End Project team, responsible to improve efficiency during all processes that affects the

production of the product.

• Audited, approved analytical data and assured proper documentation on the final disposition for

finished and stability products ensuring compliance with GMP's and laboratory procedures.

• Evaluated manufacturing and packaging incidents which have impact on product quality, cycle

time and organizational objectives.

• Assured that all testing required for complying with production schedule is completed in a timely

manner and according to all internal and external regulations.

• Assisted colleagues with laboratory investigations, sample scheduling, and peer reviews.

• Provided support to laboratory personnel in analytical methods troubleshooting and LIMS System.

• Prepared laboratory schedule and coordinate all necessary resources to assure testing schedule

compliance with production demands.

• Supervised and train new staff members.

• Assured laboratory personnel training and documentation flow.

• Supported the timely SOP discussion.

• Participated in relevant business meetings as necessary and assures critical information flow to

maintain business continuity and compliance with schedule and regulations and procedures.

• Experience managing Controlled Substances.

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(Pharmacia / Searle & Co., Caguas, Puerto Rico)

Laboratory Analyst 1999 – 2003

Selected to work on the launch of Bextrax the new pharmaceutical product, manufactured, analyzed and

packed only in Caguas facilities.

• Performed analysis according to analytical test methods, specifications and laboratory

procedures.

• Completed all product testing and documentation within the established time frame ensuring

compliance with GMP's and laboratory procedures.

• Strong knowledge executing and troubleshooting High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

• Calibrated, maintained, and qualified laboratory equipment as appropriate.

• Operated laboratory equipment such as: IR, UV, KF titrators, Dissolution baths, pH meters, Gas

Chromatograph (GC), according to the corresponding procedures.

• Expert knowledge in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Pepsi Cola, Cayey, Puerto Rico

Pepsi Cola Panel Sensory 1999 – 1999

• Received, inspected, and stored merchandise.

• Responsible of taking inventory.

• Organized the sample to be evaluated by the panel sensory.

Education

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Membership

• Member of “Colegio de Químicos de Puerto Rico”

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