Johanna M. Catanzarite-Pecsi

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Osceola, Indiana 46561

574-***-**** (H)

574-***-**** (Cell)

abhyv9@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A dedicated professional with a wide variety of chemistry experience and

knowledge in the OTC, pharmaceutical, environmental, household products,

personal care products, and food and beverage fields.

Currently seeking a position, that utilizes my (BS) degree in chemistry, as

well as my recently obtained MBA.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Talented and enthusiastic professional with progressive experience in

regulated environments. Able to analyze, review and record data with

exceptional precision. Self-motivated and a highly creative problem-solver

with excellent communication skills and ability to work productively

within diverse teams. Detail oriented, quick study, and able to multitask

effectively. Specific expertise in the following:

Chemistry methods development and FDA Regulations - OTC and home care

validation products

Training and transfer of chemical methods Standardized work

USP Procedures and Regulations GMP (cGMP)/GLP, ISO 9001

EPA Standard Methods JDE - Shop Floor, DSI, Pallet Viewer

Instrumental Analysis Ability to work in culturally diverse

Wet Chemical Techniques and Methodology environment

Analytical Techniques and Methodology Able to work across many functions

Technical Training Microsoft Office competency

professional experience:

August 2001 Kik Custom products - Elkhart, IN: Analytical Chemist

to Present Responsible for the analysis of all stability samples following

analytical methods, the implementation and maintenance of odor

standards used in the production of various aerosol products.

Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the odor

standards for one of the company's largest customers.

One of two odor coordinators located at KIK-Indiana.

Assist in the analysis of raw materials, in-process batches,

completed batches and finished products following analytical

methods.

Perform method validation, verification and transfers.

Methods of analysis include, but are not limited to: wet chemical

methodology, physical measurements, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, HPLC,

GC, Karl Fischer Volumetric Moisture Analyzer, and AA.

Direct, coordinate, and advises personnel in test procedures for the

analysis of stability samples, components and physical properties of

materials

Write technical papers and reports; prepare standards and

specifications for manufacturing processes, facilities, products,

and tests.

October 1997 PROCTER & GAMBLE - Cincinnati, OH: Resarch Associate / Senior

to May 2001 Researcher

Analyze food and beverage products following analytical methods.

Develop, validate and verify analytical methods.

Methods of analysis include, but are not limited to: wet chemical

methodology, physical measurements, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, HPLC using

various detection sources.

October 1995 PROCTER & GAMBLE - Cincinnati, OH: Research Associate (plant

to October 1997 support)

Provide Analytical Support to the various food and beverage plants.

Develop, validate, verify and transfer various analytical methods to

the various juice, coffee and peanut butter plants.

Train laboratory technicians in newly developed methods, and

troubleshoot current methods.

Wet Chemical methodology.

Methods of analysis include, but are not limited to: ORION

Autochemistry Autotitrator, Refractometry, FTIR for fat analysis in

Peanut Butter, Hunter Color, Densitometry, Horiba Particle Size

Analyzer and HPLC using UV detection.

July 1994 PROCTER & GAMBLE PHARMACEUTICALS - Norwich, NY: Research Associate

to October 1995 Analyze pharmaceutical products following analytical methods and USP

procedures according to SOP's.

Methods of analysis include, but are not limited to: Karl Fischer

Moisture Analyzer, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, Dissolution analyses, and

HPLC using UV detection.

GLP/cGMP and FDA regulations.

November 1992 WATCON, INC. - South Bend, IN: Junior Chemist

to May 1994 Primary responsibilities : sample preparation and operation of

Leeman Labs ICP, including Quality Control, calibration, and

maintenance of the instrument.

Responsible for the analysis of various inorganic analytes following

EPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes

(distillations, titrations, and colorimetric analysis.)

Familiar with the operation of Waters HPLC, sample preparation, and

analysis using conductivity detection and UV detection.

Have successfully analyzed control samples (WP series) for state

certification.

education:

August 2010 INDIANA UNIVERSITY - SOUTH BEND: South Bend, IN

Masters of Business Administration

The School of Business and Economics, Indiana University South Bend,

is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business, a certification obtained by only 10

percent of business schools worldwide)

May 1994 INDIANA UNIVERSITY - SOUTH BEND: South Bend, IN

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (American Chemical Society

Certified)

Includes 56 hours of chemistry courses with over 500 contact hours

in laboratory instruction.

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