Crystal Lorraine Smith
Saddle Brook NJ 07663
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Summary
Quality Control Technician with over nine years experience in
Pharmaceuticals, Adhesives, Medical Devices and Consumer Goods.
Work experience include Quality Assurance, Quality Control Testing,
Laboratory Assistant and Machine Operations. Strengths include
ability to work independently as well as with others and
troubleshooting.
Experience
2008- present Collagen Matrix
Quality Control Tester
•Keep accurate daily logs
•Perform finished product tests on the collagen membrane such as
Formaldehyde Residual, Suture Pull, Drapeability, and
Thermal Transition
•Perform in process testing such as Crosslinking, Seal Strength, and
Shelf Life Studies
•Use equipment such as The Mettler Toledo Differential Scanning
Calorimeter, Mettler Analytical Balance, Chatillon
Mechanical Tester and Force Gauge, pH electrode,
Spectrophotometer, Fume Hood and Pipettors
•Use computer systems such as Omega 2.00, Star e Software,
Microsoft Access, and Sigma Plot
•Perform Quality Assurance duties such as Batch Record Review,
Label Verifier and Documentation Verifier
•Perform Test Method Validations on various collagen products
•Perform LAL or Endotoxin tests on the water systems
2006-2007 Pliva Incorporated, East Hanover, New Jersey
Machine Operator in Compression and Encapsulation departments
•Operated the Compression Tablet Press Equipment following cGMPs
and SOPs
•Checked and Documented Physical Parameters of tablets as per batch
record
•Packed tablets in bulk containers as per batch record
•Cleaned equipment parts and rooms as per sop
•Set Up, Operated, Calibrated, and cleaned Encapsulator, Capsule
Polisher, Capsule
Machine, Check Weigher, and Tablet Printer
•Inspected physical parameters of empty capsules, capsules in
process, and finished
capsules with use of calipers
•Communicated effectively with all appropriate departments
•Performed duties with efficiency and accuracy
2001-2006 Actavis, Elizabeth New Jersey
Manufacturing Operator in Granulation, Encapsulation, Central
Weigh and Quality
Assurance
•Operated and maintained the granulation, blending and fluid bed
equipment following
cGMPs
•Set up the granulation, blending and fluid bed equipment
•Operated, maintained and cleaned Matic 90 and MG 38 and 140
Encapsulators, the IMA
check weigher and inspection belt
•Maintained product quality adhering to cGMPs and SOPs
•Weighed specified amounts on scale and transferred raw materials
into vessels
•Performed physical inspections, logged results into computer
systems, documented
results on reports accurately
•Collected samples during production process, and monitored product
performance,
inspected samples with gauges
•Reviewed batch records and worked closely with documentation
department to ensure
accurate information
1999-2001 Unilever, Edgewater New Jersey
Laboratory Assistant
•Maintained good housekeeping in laboratory
•Cleaned and stored all laboratory utensils
•Assisted Technicians in preparing tests
•Operated machinery for testing and compiled all data from tests into
computer
•Maintained inventory of supplies
1998-1999 Sika Corporation Lyndhurst New Jersey
Chemical Packaging Operator
•Operated different types of machinery
•Weighed and measured materials
•Packaged product in a timely manner
Education
Essex County College, Newark New Jersey, 1996-1998 major
chemistry GPA in major:
3.5
References are available upon request