Heidi L. Irizarry Echevarr a
HC ** Box **** Adjuntas, PR 00601
787-***-**** / 787-***-**** / *****.********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Chemist with 10 years of experience within the Pharmaceutical industry as
Laboratory Analyst. Experience in Raw Materials, In-Process, Cleaning
Sample, Stabilities sample and finished product. Extensive knowledge of
laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC, AA, UV-Vis, FT-IR, FT-Raman,
Particle Size and Dissolution Bath. Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, RCRA, DOT,
OSHA and Safety. Excellent commands of pharmacopoeias (UPS, JP, EP).
Strong computer knowledge (System Software Acquisition). Strong analytical
skills. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Analyst
* Worked on analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, Atomic Absorption,
Particle Size, FT-IR, FT-Raman, Karl Fisher, Density Meter, pH meter,
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Analytical Balance, Polarimetry, Dissolution
Bath and TOC
* Performed and reviewed internal and compendia (UPS, EP, JP) analytical
testing on Raw Materials, In-process product, Cleaning Samples and
finished product.
* Worked on testing as Assay, Impurities, Content Uniformity,
Dissolution, ID, LOD, Heavy Metals, % Water, Particle Size, pH,
Specific Gravity, Conductivity, TLC and ROI.
* Worked on methods transfers, methods verifications, development,
reviewed and training others in instruments SOP's, and process
validations.
* Performed HPLC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, Dissolutions Bath, pH
meter, Particle Size and FT-IR calibrations.
* Developed UV-Vis and pH cleaning method.
* Provided support to laboratory investigations.
Selected Accomplishments:
V Selected to provide training to laboratory personnel.
V Successfully achieved 10 years without laboratory investigations
caused by analyst error.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
WARNER CHILCOTT (formerly Procter & Gamble), Manat , PR 2009-2011
Laboratory Analyst
PROCTER & GAMBLE PHARMACEUTICALS, Manat , PR 2005-2009
Laboratory Analyst
MERCK SHARP & DOHME, Barceloneta, PR 2003-2005
Laboratory Analyst
PHARMACIA / PFIZER, Arecibo, PR 2001-2003
Laboratory Analyst
EDUCATION
University of Puerto Rico, Mayag ez Campus, Mayag ez, PR
BS in Chemistry
TRAININGS & SEMINARS
. Empower 2 Software Essentials of the Quick start Interface with Lab
(Water Educational Services)
. Fire Protection
. Personal Protection Equipment
. DOT
. RCRA
. The Compliance, Validation & Process Mastery Model by Pharmaceutical
University
. 5'S
. Electrical Awareness
. Waste Minimization
. Hazwoper