Mawidza Aurel
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Objective:
To obtain a challenging position as an Analytical Chemist
Reference: EB1
Education:
Montclair State University, Upper Montclair N.J Bachelor of
Science in Biology January 2000
Professional Skills
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
General knowledge of scientific instruments and aseptic
technique
Effective team player, team leader, and also trainer
Quick learner and able to multi-task
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) &
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
FDA rules & regulations, GMP, cGMP, GLP, SOP, USP, ISO, DEA, ISO, EPA, &
OSHA
Knowledge of cell tissues culture, Endotoxin, LAL, PCR, ELISE, Blood borne
pathogens exposure control plan
Professional Experience
Merck & Co., Inc. Process Research, Rahway NJ
09/09 -06 /10
Chemist I (contract)
? Operated and prepared sample for SFC, UPLC/MS,
HPLC machine and tested columns
? Operate and prepared samples for the robotic
machine
? Prepared solutions for chiral library kits and
reagents for product testing
? Write up Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
? SAP ordering system, inventory, and
maintenance of laboratory
Colgate-Palmolive, Home Care, Piscataway, NJ
09/08 -05 /09
Formulator / Chemist (contract)
? Formulated and prepared laboratory scale
batches of prototype product formulations
? Operated and prepared samples for HPLC
(Agilent Software: Chemstation)
? Conduct daily laboratory stability checks and establish
stability profile
? Performance and efficiency testing to analyze
the products
? Statistical measurement analysis Jump, data entry, and
data processing
? Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and
calibrated
? Maintaining GMP laboratory notebook records
P3 Laboratory, Stability, Winder GA
03/07 - 06/08
Chemist II
? Prepared solutions and reagents to test products and
raw material products.
? Operated and prepared samples for HPLC
(Shimadzu), GC (Shimadzu), Dissolution
(Distec), UV-Vis and FTIR spectrophotometer,
TLC and Karl Fisher Titration (KF)
? Performed active ingredients testing and
impurity testing by HPLC for stability and
finished products
? Performed content uniformity, dissolution, raw
materials testing, and physical testing
? Review notebooks, write/edit method, IQ/OQ/PQ
of equipments
? Calibration of instruments according to the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP)
? Inventory, order, and stock laboratory
supplies / reagents and maintenance of
laboratory
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical, Quality Control - Clifton NJ
4/06 - 0 3/07
Chemist / Microbiologist technician (contract)
? Operated and prepared samples for HPLC
(Waters), Atomic Absorption (AA), FTIR,
UV-Vis spectrophotometer and GC (Hewlett
Packard)
? Performed active ingredients testing and
impurity testing by HPLC for stability
finish products and raw material testing
? Performed microbial testing on pilot plant
water, products, and swab tanks
? Calibrated instruments (pH meter, fluoride
meter, AA, UV-Vis)
Colgate Palmolive, Oral Care and Home Care- Piscataway NJ
04/05 - 04/06
R&D Research Assistant/ Formulator (contract)
? Formulated and prepared laboratory scale
batches of prototype product formulations
? Methods development and validation for oral
care products
? Conduct daily / monthly laboratory stability
checks and establish stability profile
? In-vitro testing, prepared samples, monitored,
and track
? Perform product stability test and maintain
stability profile products
? Ensure that all equipment is properly
maintained and calibrated
? Provided detailed summary reports and results to
supervisors, financial
advisors, marketing and group members on a monthly
basis
Cardinal Health, Somerset NJ
03/03 - 02/05
Microbiologist tech / QC Chemist (contract)
? Performed microbial testing for bacteria in water
samples, raw materials,
swabs from clean room, and environmental
testing
? Tested various commercial media preparation,
growth promotion, identification,
characterization of organism, and gram staining;
? Bioburden, Bacterial Endotoxin Test, LAL, Total
Organic Content (TOC) and Conductivity
? Performed weekly water sanitization for the
laboratory, & validation testing,
? Operated and prepared samples for KF, UV-Vis,
HPLC (Hitachi), and Dissolution
? Provided weekly detailed summary reports,
agenda and results to
supervisors / group members on a weekly
basis
Consumer Customer Product (CCP), West Paterson NJ
07/01 - 11/04
QC Chemist / QA Auditor
? Raw materials and finished products testing, physical testing,
distillation testing
? Aid manufacturing by inspection of products, lines and container;
release of products
? Calibrated instruments
? Reviewed notebooks, batch records, and documents
? Revised and edited test methods, and SOP for
calibration
Reference: References available upon request