Quality Assurance Control

Christopher W. Brandenburg

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Fairfield, CA 94533

Home Phone: 707-***-**** Cell Phone: 707-***-****

Email ******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Skilled chemist with experience in a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical and environmental. Expertise

using and repairing analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers, etc... Knowledge of State

and Federal regulations (EPA-CLP, SW 846, cGMP and USP.) Ability to utilize strong communication skills to

efficiently plan, delegate and manage projects. Recognized as an effective team leader and team member who can

motivate a group to accomplish goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lab Support(contract) 2007 - 2009

Saybolt, Martinez, CA

Petrochemical Analysis, Chemist

• Performed testing on all aspects of oil and oil products, the ‘Big 6’ testing and others

• Analyzed metals using ICP, Analyzed some wastewater for Total Suspended/Dissolved

Henkel, Baypoint, CA

Aerospace adhesives and polymers, Research and Development Laboratory Technician

• Performed testing on the quality of Adhesives produced

Adecco Technical (contract) 2004 - 2006

Bayer HealthCare, Berkeley, CA

Biopharmaceutical manufacturer. QC Chemist

• Performed daily testing and data review on the HPLC testing of proteins.

• Some other tests performed included: Loss on Drying, Titrations, pH, Specific Gravity,

Identification tests, Heavy Metals, etc...

• Performed wastewater testing using BOD, Alkalinity, Hardness, Dissolved oxygen.

Teris LLC, Benicia, CA

Hazardous Waste Management. Chemist

• Hazardous waste collection, segregation and disposal

DEY, L.P., Napa, CA 2000 - 2004

QC Chemist II

Utilities and Cleaning Validation Chemist 2001 - 2004

Oversaw the testing of utilities and performed many protocols and instigated new testing methods.

• Ran validation samples per HPLC and wastewater samples using BOD, Alkalinity, Hardness,

Dissolved oxygen and Total Suspended/Dissolved solids

• Scheduled dept employees and made certain all ports were clean and met government

requirements

• Interfaced with Validation Dept. to maintain timely testing and paperwork schedules

• Responsible for troubleshooting test and problem materials

• Asked to troubleshoot processes to streamline testing process

Raw Materials Chemist 2000 – 2001

Oversaw the testing of all Raw Materials needed for finished products

• Tested all actives and excipients per HPLC, GC, etc…

• Kept products supplied so that shut downs were always avoided

• Performed necessary testing to get lots approved

• Analyzed and tested previously unknown materials

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Clayton Environmental Consultants. Pleasanton, CA. 1997 - 2000

Chemist, Inorganic Analytical Chemist, Lead

• Performed peer review and validation of data for quality assurance and quality control.

• Advanced and updated methods and standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Experience working with Department of Defense analytical program requirements.

• Analyzed drinking waters, wastewaters, sludge’s, oil and soils.

TreClen Laboratories. Spokane, WA. 1996 - 1997

Chemist, analytical chemistry, general chemistry

• Analyzed many matrices for organic or inorganic compounds by classical chemistry.

• Performed maintenance and ensured proper calibration of instrumentation.

ICF-Kaiser Engineers, Inc. Port Orchard, WA. (contract) 1992 - 1996

Chemist, Inorganic/Organic Analytical Chemistry

• Position involved rotation of duties and includes usage of the following instrumentation: flame

and graphite furnace AA, GC, ICP, ICP/MS, cold vapor, HPLC and GC/MS.

• Analyzed drinking waters, wastewaters, sludge’s, oil and soils.

• Field and HAZWOPPER trained.

• Responsible for training in analysis and the testing and disposal of hazardous waste.

• Carried-out the creation, clarification and implementation of many documents.

• Conducted thousands of analyses from sample receipt to data analysis to QC data review to

client’s final receipt of the data.

• Interfaced with other Chemists, clients, or project officers regarding test results.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree Chemistry

Whitworth College, Spokane, WA. Awarded 1989.

Courses included Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry,

Clinical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Forensic Chemistry, Microbiology.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Instrumentation:

Atomic Absorption (AA); Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP); ICP-MS;

Gas Chromatographs (GC’s); GC-MS; HPLC; XRF:

Purge and Trap; Infrared; ELISA; Nephelometer and Spectrofluorometer

• Computer Skills

Utilized many PC and microcomputer systems including:

Systems: IBM PC's using MS-DOS, Windows, Lotus-123, WordPerfect, Excel,

Turbochrom, etc...

• Developed and trouble-shot laboratory computer systems for the final handling of data.

• Performed the testing and disposal of hazardous waste. Worked on the ultimate disposal

of hazardous waste.

• Supervisory and Health and Safety Officer experience

• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations environmental requirements.

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