KATRINA ALEXANDRIA DELA CRUZ

**** ******* ******, **, *** DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92111

858-***-**** ? 858-***-**** ? abkncz@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Minor in Management, 2004 (US Accredited)

Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering

. Basic knowledge of Project Management, Engineering drawings and FMEA

Manufacturing / Operations

. Efficient in production scheduling, tracking progress and timely

completion manufacturing or project tasks

. Exposure with designing, specifying and assembling product and

manufacturing processes

. Exposure with troubleshooting and resolving product issues as well giving

recommendations, and conducting reports such as Corrective Action /

Preventive Actions and Non-Conforming Material Reports

. Extensive skills in materials testing, inspection and quality control

. Basic knowledge in Production and QC concepts such as ISO Standards, Good

Manufacturing Practices, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Total Quality

Management and Quality Systems Regulations

Computer skills

. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft

Word documents and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets as well as Internet usage

. Basic knowledge of project management software

Technical writing - Proven ability in making detailed technical reports,

batch records, work instructions and SOPs

Strong communication, administration, leadership and interpersonal skills,

strong ability in multi-tasking such as balancing multiple projects and

creating timelines, Excellent follow up skills, flexible and adaptable to

changing priorities

EXPERIENCE

06-2009 to 08-2010: Manufacturing Chemist at Cliniqa Corporation, San

Marcos, CA

. Processed and formulated controls, calibrators, working solutions and

intermediates

. Prepared spreadsheets, graphs, charts, data entry and statistical

analysis when necessary

. Performed material testing or analysis of products using automated and

manual instrumentation, assisting with maintenance and effective

operation

. Assisted in the development and evaluation of procedures such as work

instructions and documentation of pilot runs

. Complied to Good Manufacturing Practices and Aseptic Techniques

01-2009 to 06-2009: Production Chemist at Proven Staffing Consultants

(for Nanogen, Inc.), San Diego, CA

. Performed formulation of molecular biology reagents and used general

laboratory equipments, assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy,

assisted in providing training and support to lower level Operations

personnel

06-2008 to 10-2008: Assistant Chemist at Trilink Biotechnologies, Inc.,

San Diego, CA

. Performed syntheses of organic compounds such as nucleosides and

oligonucleotides, assisted in maintaining chemical and supplies inventory

and complied to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Systems

Regulations and semi-clean room practices

03-2008 to 06-2008: Laboratory / Manufacturing Technician at BioPhase

Solutions (for Sendx), San Diego, CA

. Prepared membrane and buffer solutions needed for blood gas analyzers,

assisted in maintaining chemical inventory, assisted in deviation

tolerance monitoring and adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices and

safety regulations

10-2006 to 03-2008: Manufacturing Associate at Technical Aid Corp. (for

Hewlett-Packard), San Diego, CA

. Performed quality control of prototype ink pens through the use of ink

testbeds and automated equipments, and complied to GMP, OSHA, and EHS

regulations

2006. to 07-2006: Quality Control Inspector at McCormick Philippines,

Quezon City, Philippines

. Inspected and examined incoming raw materials and packaging, and

coordinated the release of finished goods and shipments; and prepared

Certificates of Analysis for products for release

10-2005 to 03-2006: Quality Control Technical Assistant at Mix

Plant, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines

. Inspected raw materials, examined and conducted physico-chemical analysis

of finished products

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