Development Assistant

Suzanne L. Rarig

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Analytical Scientist

Currently working as an analytical chemist, I have experience as a

scientist in the analytical and quality sciences in both the cosmetic and

pharmaceutical industry. As an organized and effective team member, I have

been involved with the development, validation and analytical analysis of

API and a variety of drug products in development track and late stage in a

GMP-compliant manner and I have also applied this knowledge to the analysis

of bulk and finished cosmetic products. I am recognized for excellent

leadership and communication skills, both oral and written and assisting in

collaborative projects outside my area. My interest is in developing a

career in a challenging field that affords problem solving opportunities

and encourages creativity and critical thinking.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

. More than 3 years of experience in analytical sciences and method

development

. Analytical Proficiency: HPLC (TotalChrom/Empower2/ChemStation

Acquisition), GC, UV, Dissolution, purity, strength, content

uniformity, various wet chemistry techniques

. Excellent teamwork and communication skills - oral and written

. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic development project support

EXPERIENCE

KOLMAR LABORATORIES - Port Jervis, NY 2010-Present

Analytical Chemist

. Analytical Analysis for Raw Material and Finished Product - Perform

daily in- process bulk and finished product testing to support

production

. Method Transfer - Qualify customer methods needed to test products

. Method Development and Validation Studies- Assist with development

of in-house methods for new products using appropriate method

development tools.

. Compliance - Ensure all compound testing and investigation and

related metrics are met while ensuring high quality

results/investigations. Maintain and calibrate equipment properly

and in accordance with department SOP's.

PFIZER - Pearl River, NY (Formerly Wyeth Pharmaceuticals)

2007-2010

Associate Scientist

. Analytical Analysis for API/Drug Products - Provide support as

needed on a variety of drug substances and drug products to ensure

that all IND target dates are met and that there is no delay

related to analytical support.

. Support to Projects in Other Teams - Ability to assist in research

and challenges outside my area of expertise. For example, I

facilitated the effort to implement Empower2 in my department,

received administrator training and in turn trained colleagues to

use the software.

. Testing and Release of Clinical Supplies

. Writing and Validation of Analytical Procedures - Complete in

accordance with SOP's and meet assigned due dates.

. Method Development and Validation Studies- Assist with development

of stability indicating methods using appropriate method

development tools to ensure method parameters are justified,

appropriate and adequately controlled.

. Compliance - Ensure all compound testing and investigation and

related metrics are met while ensuring high quality

results/investigations. Maintain and calibrate equipment properly

and in accordance with department SOP's. Assisted in audit

preparation and remediation.

ADDITIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

EMORY UNIVERSITY - Atlanta, GA

2003-2005

Graduate Student Researcher - Participated in molecular dynamics studies of

protein structure using computer simulation to identify successful

inhibitors of viruses and bacteria, especially Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

Studied conformations and populations of potential drug-like small

molecules in application to drug design.

Skills:

. Silicon Graphics/Linux systems to run application software including

Macromodel and Sybyl. Also PC/Mac user.

. Studied IR, NMR (1H/13C), MS

Graduate Student Instructor - As an organic chemistry laboratory teaching

assistant, I supervised several classes of undergraduate students during

laboratory experiments. I was responsible for the presentation of

laboratory experiment procedures and grading of quizzes and written reports

for each experiment. I was also responsible for lab clean-up and safety.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY - Syracuse, NY

2002-2003

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Studied methods to synthesize and

characterize organic/inorganic hybrid mixed metal oxides via hydrothermal

synthesis, prepared and characterized via single crystal x-ray diffraction

several novel organic/inorganic mixed metal oxides.

Skills:

. Studied NMR and single crystal x-ray diffraction

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT - Storrs, CT

2001

Undergraduate Research Summer Intern - Gained experience in organic

synthesis involving bromination of aromatic amines as a comparison to

silanes, a common protecting group.

SUNY COLLEGE AT POTSDAM - Potsdam, NY

2001

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Gained valuable first experience by

researching the synthesis of possible nitric oxide synthesis inhibitors.

This experience taught me basic laboratory techniques including TLC, IR,

GC, and NMR techniques and characterization.

AWARDS

Wyeth Research 2008 AQS Leadership Recognition Award

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

EDUCATION

B.S., Chemistry, ACS Certified, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY

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