Afokhai Odiwo

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Address: *** ********** **

City: Kalamazoo

State: MI

Zip: 49001

Country: USA

Phone: 269-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $95,000

Willing to Relocate

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OMOTAYO AFOKHAI ODIWO

312 West Candlewyck Drive, #1810 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

269-***-**** abqf0g@r.postjobfree.com

LABORATORY MANAGER ~ SENIOR CHEMIST

Hands-on, detail-oriented professional with 20+ career record spanning all aspects of laboratory management, quality control, and chemical research, analysis, synthesis, and testing for top tier organizations within the pharmaceutical industry.

Well-suited with expansive knowledge of existing and emerging technologies and equipment; as well as extensive background in qualitative/quantitative data analysis, development/validation of analytical test methods and laboratory instrumentation protocols, and USP/International Pharmacopeias methodologies.

Reputation for designing/executing SOPs and cutting edge processes/solutions while consistently achieving highest safety and quality standards.

Build and motivate top performing teams, consistently providing members with the leadership, resources, and training to exceed client/organizational objectives.

Highly analytical thought leader, with proven track record of skillfully managing large- and small-scale projects to spearhead development of highly profitable, industry-leading pharmaceutical products.

Potency/Purity/Dissolution Analysis Strategic Planning NMR Mass Spectrometry HPLC GC Refractive Index ROI LOD Heavy Metal Specific Gravity IR UV Spec Strategic Planning

Excellent Communication Skills OOS/OOT Investigation Corrective/Preventive Action

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PFIZER, Kalamazoo, Michigan 2000-Present

Team Leader / Laboratory Analyst

Manage and coordinate laboratory operations, instituting best practices, policies, and procedures to elevate performance efficiency. Supervise and conduct in-depth potency and purity analyses, maintaining compliance with protocol, standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and GLP/cGMP regulations. Lead investigation of OOS and OOT results, skillfully executing corrective and preventive action. Mentor, coach, and train top performing team. Develop and execute analytical laboratory instrumentation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for GC, HPLC and other Analytical Equipments. Evaluate and report assay data in support of GLP and non-GLP studies. Communicate extensively with senior management regarding project phases, performance, and status. Liaise and collaborate with industry counterparts to expedite testing process and resolution of technical issues.

Delivered multiple, mission critical engagements on time, within budget, and with superior quality.

Devised and validated multiple analytical test methods including ID, potency, impurity, solvent, particle size, etc.

Initiated test method transfer by defining, interpreting, and recommending acceptance criteria.

Elevated laboratory operations and efficiency, through implementation of enhanced analytical techniques and continuous process improvements.

Instituted proactive management techniques and streamlined operations by incorporating 5S program methodologies; effectively increasing on-time project delivery rate to 98%.

Continued

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ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 1997-1999

Chemist

Provided decisive leadership and direction for cross-functional team members focused on ensuring delivery of safe, profitable, and high quality pharmaceutical products. Formulated and deployed product and process improvements to maintain effective and efficient laboratory operations. Conducted analytical testing, monitored reactions, and documented observations. Oversaw troubleshooting, calibrating and maintenance of lab equipment. Prepared and submitted required documentation and reports.

Coordinated set up, production, and synthesis of compounds according to company procedures and quality standards.

Defined and implemented KPIs and specifications for processes, equipment, products and tests.

Planned and executed high level research, experiments and analysis of cutting edge products and processes.

Executed multi-step organic synthesis within GMP environment.

Note: Early career history includes roles as Chemist for Chem-Met Services; and Senior Chemist for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia

*Willing to Relocate*

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