Quality Control Testing

COLLEEN KLEIN

** *** ****** **. *************, Fl

Phone#: 850-***-****

Email: **********@*******.***

Ability Summary:

Running instruments such as GC, HPLC, ICP, UV/VIS, and FTIR.

Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and EPA regulations

Able to multitask

Leadership skills

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

EDUCATION: BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, MAY 1987.

EMPLOYMENT

05/2011-12/2011 Carlson Laboratories

Arlington Heights, IL

Kept track of all testing using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and

corresponded with vendors using Microsoft Word.

Incoming bulk sample testing, expiration date evaluation, competitor

product testing; aided in the development and progress of the stability

program.

10/2010-5/2011 Technipaq

Crystal Lake, IL

As a QA Team Lead, assisted in training personnel, insured that quality

standards were met, organized quality laboratory testing to promote

efficient turn around times.

11/2009-4/2010 Testors (through QPS Companies) Rockford,

IL

Color matching and physical testing of paint products

QA checks on aerosol production line including weight, color, and day

codes.

6/2007-6/2009 Doctor's Data, Inc St.

Charles, IL

Maintained an efficient workflow of patient sample testing in a

clinical laboratory setting.

Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of ICP/MS

instruments.

Provided technical support to other laboratory departments.

9/2003-6/2007 First Priority, Inc. Elgin,

IL

Analysis of raw materials, finished products and stability samples.

Performing HPLC analysis, including sample and mobile phase preparation.

Familiarity with Millennium software.

2/2002-8/2003 Ferro Pfanstiehl Corporation Waukegan, IL

Assisting in the Quality Control department, running analysis on

carbohydrate and cancer treatment pharmaceuticals.

Releasing raw materials and finished products after testing using USP and

ACS methods such as pH, LOD, COD, titrations, etc., and reporting

results.

6/2001-11/2001 IBA Analytical Labs Itasca, IL

Analyzed different types of medical devices for Ethylene Oxide content

using GC. Performed testing, calibration, and maintenance utilizing

ChemStation software.

2/2001-5/2001 Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals Morton Grove, IL

Tested generic medications using Gas Chromatography under FDA

regulations.

Performed analysis and instrument setup

using ChemStation software.

6/1996-2/2001 The Gillette Company North Chicago, IL

Quality Control analysis of personal care products in support of a 24 hour

manufacturing facility.

Performed tests and troubleshooting on such instruments as GC, ICP,

AA, UV, IR, and HPLC.

6/1992-2/1996 Environmental Monitoring and Technologies Morton Grove,

IL

Duties including analysis of solid and wastewater samples using EPA and

other standard methods.

Tests included COD, phosphorous, solids, TCLP, TOC, and IC.

Trained new employees and managed second shift in supervisor's

absence.

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