Quality Control Maintenance
Resume:
Johanna M. Catanzarite-Pecsi
Osceola, Indiana 46561
574-***-**** (H)
574-***-**** (Cell)
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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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