Melissa Christiano
****-* ******** ****, ********, VA 23228
abnwoo@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Alvernia University, Reading, PA
B.S. in Chemistry
B.S. in Forensic Science
Graduated May 2007, Magna Cum Laude
GPA- 3.782
Senior Thesis: Multiple hair analysis using HPLC Fall 06- Spring 07
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Chemist at Wyeth in QC Raw Materials Sept 29, 08- Present
- Work in the laboratory performing analytical tests and wet chemistry on various samples
- Good Manufacturing Practice Trained and follow USP testing procedures
- Assistant Reagent Administrator
- Co-lead Risk Analyzer and helped reorganize lab to become more 5s compliant
- Continuing to be trained to increase knowledge and experience
- GC and LC experience
- Microsoft Office proficient
Daily Testing responsibilities include:
UV-Vis Analysis
Arsenic, nitrogen, Loss on drying
Karl Fischer
and lead limit Titrations
testing
titrations pH
FTIR analysis
Melting points and Refractive index
Polarimeter
ranges Heavy metal
Residue on
analysis testing
Densitometer ignition
GC/LC experience
Temporary Associate Chemist at Wyeth through Kelly Scientific Dec 11, 07-Sept. 26, 08
- Worked in the QC Raw Materials laboratory performing wet chemistry
- Good Manufacturing Practice Trained and follow USP testing procedures
- Continuing training to increase knowledge and experience with samples
- Co-engineered Team Building Event with Debbie Jordan
Associate Scientist at PPD July 2-August 22, 07
- Worked in the Chromatographic Science Department performing bio-analysis on samples
- Good Laboratory Practice Trained
- Experience with LCMS, TomTech, extractions, and calibrations
HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean List Fall 03 - Spring 07
Franciscan Scholarship Fall 03 - Spring 07
Beta Kappa Chi Science Honor Society Spring 05 - Present
Alvernia University Honors Program graduate Fall 03- Spring 07
Certified CRLA Level 2 Tutor Spring 04 - Present
Sophomores Winning Attitude Team Fall 04
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