JOHN TIMAH

*** ******* ******

Newark NJ *****

Tel: 862-***-****

ac1bne@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Pursue an exciting and more challenging career in the food, flavors, and pharmaceutical company.

EDUCATION:

Essex County College, A.S. Chemistry

EXPERIENCE

Quality Control Tech/Analyst

ACTAVIS ELIZABETH, NJ OCTOBER 2014 –DEC 2016

Performed a full range of testing of raw materials components, bulk and finished products using established protocols and applicable SOPs

Processed validation samples and stability samples

Prepared standard and sample solutions

Performed and documented particle size distribution analysis for incoming raw materials and in-process samples using air-jet, sieve shaker and Dynamic Image Analyzer.

Performed and document Tapped density and bulk density analyses for incoming and in-process samples

Performed Disintegration test on Orally Disintegrating Tablets

Performed analysis using FTIR, UV,GC

Managed deviation investigations related to raw materials, laboratory testing, GMP manufacturing operations and facility controls., Reviewed and approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other GMP documents.

Reviewed and approve raw material specifications, raw material and test method qualification and transfer documents.

Performed specific gravity using the Mettler Toledo Densitometer.

Assisted in the preparation of technical documentation including test reports; analytical test procedures and change control.

Supported systems to ensure the successful completion of departmental goals and objective

Reviewed batch records, validation protocols and documentations for accuracy and compliances

Managed USP reference standards and qualification of secondary standards as needed.

Familiarity with cGMP/GLP policies for analytical laboratories and EHS/OSHA Safety regulations

Knowledge of DEA regulations for handling and managing controlled substances and various classes of controlled substances, including the SDS

Familiarity with LIMS Labware Data entry, USP/NF monograph and empower

Worked closely with R&D department, quality, engineering and logistic to ensure compliance to standard operation procedures pertaining to handling of DEA controlled substances

Kept good record and account of used DEA controlled substances.

Assisted Sample management in processing incoming and outgoing samples such as re-assay, reference standards, validation and development.

Assisted in the release of samples for testing as per departmental notification.

Maintained good documentation of both incoming and outgoing samples.

Ensure the smooth running of laboratory equipments.

Trained other employees.

Interfacing with vendors

Knowledge of 21 CFR part 4, 21 CFR 820.20 In medical device

QC LAB TECHNICIAN

THE MANISCHEWITZ COMPANY, NEWARK, NJ MAY 2013 – SEPT. 2014

Received incoming raw materials as per lot numbers, MFG and expiration date.

Verified bill of laden, certificate of analysis to assure conformity to shipment.

Collected raw material samples for retain.

Prepared Micro samples for microbiological testing.

Tested incoming raw materials as per SOP.

Inline verification of Critical control points.

Monitored the production process.

Tested finished products for quality defects i.e moisture analysis, PH, Water activity, viscosity, weight of finished products.

Verified finished product lot code, date of manufacture, expiration date and bar code.

Approved products that meet specification and held defective products.

Monitored raw ingredients in warehouse as per their shelf life.

Properly filled all documents for traceability purpose and record.

Entered test results in the lab note book and in the quality assurance data base.

Monitored rodent activity and audited the shop floor as per food safety.

Assisted in FDA audit.

Performed other QC duties as assigned.

Knowledge of SQF,BRC, GFSI.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

CARAVAN INGREDIENTS INC. TOTOWA, NJ JULY 2004 – MAY 2013

Received and performed physical and chemical tests of

Incoming raw materials for quality defects using qualitative and quantitative chemical measurements,

Kept track of seal numbers, verifying COA, and physical inspection of delivery trucks to assure food safety.

Got rid of expired raw ingredients in the warehouse as per their shelf life.

Documented all incoming ingredients and proper filing of the bill of laden, certificate of analysis, seal numbers document, and out of specification results.

Rejected any out of specification incoming raw ingredients.

Calibrated both packaging line balance and analytical balance,

PH meter, autotitrator for acid and base equilibrium, Refractometer.

Performed Reduction / Oxidization tests (Redox) on finished products.

Performed loss on drying, Specific gravity test.

Prepared media for microbiological test, serial dilution, Sterilization, autoclave, viscosity, L-cysteine.

Performed standardization of solutions.

Performed gravimetric and volumetric analysis, Dissolution

Carried out product adjustments and batch formulation corrections in case of non-conformity to specification.

Audited production shop order, minor ingredients, packaging line tools, in-line process, batch compounding activity.

Verified weights of finished products, labels, temperature

Processed refunds and replacement within the costumer database

Conducted detailed review of complaints for data entry, and processed complaints

Processed complaint samples upon receipt based on SOP

Identified and prepared complaint samples for shipping to manufacturing sites

Notified interested departments (QA, Commercial, regulatory and supply chain)

Produced daily reports for follow up activity

Prepared appropriate correspondence and follow ups for complaints

Preserved retained samples for references as per SOP

Provided support to Product quality complaint management

Compiled and maintained monthly reports

Inspected packaged finished products as per HACCP.

Recorded all results in the lab log book.

Led a team of ten to enhance ways to reduce loss time, waste, costs and number of rejects per month.

Participated in any investigative process as to non- conformity to spec.

Calibrated all magnets as per HACCP specification.

Gave weekly presentation on food safety and sanitary condition in the shop floor.

Communicated effectively with production personnel

Kept good record of KOSHER graded products.

Participated in seminars, food safety meetings.

Gave power point presentation on cGMP

Knowledge in HPLC, Uv – Visible and GC, Densitometer, turbidity, Distillation set-up,

Moisture balance, sieve testing equipment.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/PACKAGING OPERATOR

GUINNESS CAMEROON S.A, DOUALA, CAMEROON 1991-2001

Operated the washer, filler bowl and the pasteurizerizer

Monitored the packaging process for defective finished products.

Monitored temperature in the various regions of the pasteurizer and storage tanks.

Performed In-line inspection of the asymmetric alignment of labels.

Carried out analytical tests on PH, Brix, and Viscosity, titratable acidity on both raw materials and finished products.

Performed audit as per SOP during brewing and packaging.

Retained defective products for rework.

Calibrated all lab equipment and maintained cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

Monitored raw materials as per their shelf life.

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