Quality Assurance Chemist
Resume:
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Tameka J. Smith
Objective
I want to find a job incorporating my extensive science and laboratory background with
some form of manufacturing and management.
Experience
PurQuality
Jun 2012 Current Chemist
*HPLC analysis and method development
*Microbiological testing, Micro analysis of raw material, in process, and finished product
(i.e. aerobic, EB, yeast and Mold, Salmonella ect…)
* Method development using TQ Analyst for determining concentration of raw materials
*FTIR
*Titrations
*Writing/editing SOP’s
*TLC
* Perform wet chemistry testing of raw material, in process, and finished product (i.e. LOD,
titration, PH)
* Stability testing of finished products
* Create monthly budgets for new supplies and materials
Intel
Oct 2011 May 2012 Manufacturing Technician Chandler, AZ
* Operate equipment and analytical tools, processes, state of the art silicon wafers in a
clean room environment
*Handle corrosive chemicals used in complex wet tools
Healthy Solutions
Nov 2009 July 2011 Laboratory Manager Scottsdale, AZ
*Maintain appropriate documentation as required by lab SOP’s
*Use basic principles to assist in troubleshooting of analytical test methods and lab
instruments
* Prepare standard and sample solutions s required by test methods
* Operate analytical instruments during testing (i.e. NIR Spectrophotometer, GC, UPLC,
UV VIS)
* Perform wet chemistry testing of raw material, in process, and finished product (i.e.
LOD, titration, PH)
* Micro analysis of raw material, in process, and finished product (i.e. aerobic, EB, yeast
and Mold, ect…)
* QC check of all raw material, in process, and finished product
* Stability testing of finished products
* Running shift with safety and efficiency as priorities
* Maintain lab safety and cleanliness
* Create monthly budgets for new supplies and materials
* Prepare for audits
* Controlling/establishing regulatory documents
Herbally Yours
Dec 2008 Oct 2009 QC Technician, Chemist Gilbert, AZ
* Micro analysis of raw material, in process, and finished product (i.e. aerobic, EB, yeast
and Mold, ect…)
* FTIR
* QC check of all raw material, in process, and finished product
* Follow GMP’s and FDA requirements
* Perform wet chemistry testing of raw material, in process, and finished product (i.e.
LOD, titration, PH)
* Specific Gravity
* Viscocity
* HPLC
ST Mircoelectronics
Jun 2007 Oct 2008 Manufacturing Technician Phoenix, AZ
* Processing tools
* Cleanroom environment
* Read diagrams and schematics
* Equipment troubleshooting
* Maintain facilities cleanliness
* Wafer manufacturing process
* Wafer transport and storage
Formulab
July 2006 June 2007 Quality Control Albuquerque, NM
* Implement inspection and testing requirements as needed
* Study methods to improve quality and process of manufactured product
* Inspect batch of product
* Maintain appropriate documentation as required by lab SOP’s
* Inspect final product prior to shipping
* Perform wet chemistry testing of raw material, in process, and finished product (i.e.
LOD, titration, PH)
Cardinal Health
March 2005 April 2006 Quality Control Inspector Albuquerque, NM
* Use of lab equipment such as microscopes and calipers
* Perform quality assurance tests
* Inspect vials of medications for precipitates and other abnormalities
* Inspect other medical devices
* Maintain current knowledge of pertinent safety and regulatory issues
* Maintain records using GMP's and SOP's
* Work in a clean room environment
University of California Davis
June 2003 Bachelor of Science
* Biotechnology Davis, CA
Skills
*HPLC (Agilent Software)
* NIR Spectrophotometer
* Karl Fisher
* FTIR Spectrophotometer (Omnic Software)
* Extensive wet chemistry testing experience (i.e. LOD, PH, Viscocity, titrations)
* UV VIS
* Gas Chromatography
* Extensive microbiological testing experience
* Extensive use of a variety of lab equipment
* clean room experience
* use of lab equipment such as calipers and microscopes
* use of media/reagents
* use of chemical lab equipment acids/solvents
* record keeping using GMP's, SOP's, and scientific method
* word and excel proficiency
* excellent communication both written and verbal
* manufacturing experience
* Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skill
* The ability to make decisions, problem solve, prioritize assignments and direct the
workforce in an ever changing, warehouse environment
* Proven track record in supervision of warehouse employees while managing pricing,
payroll, and work team logistic
* Advanced computer experience with Microsoft products
Excellent aptitude in estimating rates and adding and subtracting mentally
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