Quality Control Manager

Jonathan E. Busam

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Pottstown, PA 19464

Cell Phone: 610-***-****

Work Phone: 1-302-***-****

abnhgi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a full time opportunity, utilizing skills and experience I have acquired, working towards

achieving personal and corporate goals.

Professional Experience:

8/08-Present Teleflex Medical/Arrow International Wyomissing, P.A.

Senior Formulations and Development Chemist

- Development of novel antimicrobial polymer coatings for various silicone and

polyurethane based implantable medical devices

- Extensive surface modification treatment experience (i.e. plasma, masking, grafting)

- Design experimental plans to determine path forward

- Characterize formulated polymer materials

- Development of coating application method specifically tailored for each particular

substrate

- Implemented novel spray and dip coating application processes

- Prepare and present technical reports; documenting current projects

- Assist product development in designing application methods and scale up for novel

materials

- Comply with safety regulations and write S26A’s for procedures and equipment

- Customer support resource

- Instructed and managed three employees

12/06-8/08 E.I. DuPont de Nemours Wilmington, D.E.

Polymer Synthesis and Formulations Chemist

- Conducted studies to synthesize/formulate novel polymers (Fluorinated

polyurethanes, Fluorinated Acrylates, Silicon nano-particle grafting) for protection

of various surfaces while working independently and scheduling priorities

- Characterize synthesized materials

- Pilot plant customer support

- Work with manufacturing to resolve problems with both production products and

processes

- Comply with safety regulations and write S26A’s for procedures and equipment

- Organized and maintained chemical storeroom of product supplies

- Training and instruction for new lab scientists

- Green Belt trained

- Co-authored on 2 NOI’s in the past year.

12/04 – 12/06 E.I. DuPont de Nemours Wilmington, D.E.

NMR Technician/Chemist

- Skilled in preparation of samples in various solvent systems. Have used inserts for

both 5mm and 10mm sample tubes.

- Proficient with VNMR 6.1C software. Able to run samples in automation using 9-

pack or Zymark 25 sample changer.

- Experienced with 400 MHz and 500 MHz Varian and Bruker NMR Spectrometers.

- Proficient with xwinnmr 3.1 and iconnmr to run samples in automation.

- Able to shim both manually and using gradient shimming.

Proficient in running both 1D: 1H, 13C, 19F, Si29, N15 and 2D: COSY, and HSQC

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experiments.

- Able to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze data from these experiments.

- Comfortable logging in and reporting data and charge units on the web based Lims

system.

- Responsible for instrument maintenance and cryogen fills.

6/2003 – 12/04 Sartomer Company West Chester, P.A.

Quality Control/ Research Chemist

- Maintain GC, HPLC, and auto titration instruments performance during daily SQC

testing.

- Test all incoming raw materials. Issue all release or rejection notices.

- Perform intermediate stage product testing using wet methods, NIR, FTIR, UV-VIS,

Karl Fischer, and APHA/ Gardner Color

- Enter SQC, SPC intermediate and compliant product data into pertinent data bases

- Proficient with Microsoft word, HP Chemstation, Specialized SQC Adage with SPC

feature, In-Process production control software, Radiometer Tim-Talk titration

software

- Assisted head methods development chemist in designing testing methods for newly

formulated products.

- Adhere to cGMP and cGLP in an ISO 9001-2000 company

Undergraduate Internships:

5/03 - 9/03 M.A. Bruder Paint Company Philadelphia, P.A.

Research Chemist

- Development of new product formulas

- Determination of quality difference between MAB and Competitor’s products

- Performed various tests on new formulations such as viscosity, color, temperature

stabilities, and application properties

- Followed FDA regulations on new product formulas

5/02 - 2/03 Centocor Malvern, P.A.

Radiation Safety Manager Assistant/ EHS Officer

- Managed all data for stored waste of radioactive materials

- Participated in company’s transition to ISO qualifications

- Maintained all MSDS files for all personnel

- Organized and logged dosimeter results for all lab employees

Education:

Widener University, Chester P.A.

- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 2003

- Over 1 year research experience with university’s GC Mass Spectrometer and NMR.

References: Available upon request

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