Quality Engineer Engineering

ANCEL BARBOUR (BOB) DAVIS ********@***.***

**** ******** **** ***** *****, North Carolina 27804 252-***-****

SUMMARY

A hardworking and dependable technical professional with demonstrated experience in technical data review, instrumental analysis, and process validation engineering. Very strong background in statistical quality control and other statistical applications. Works diligently to make sure work is complete and accurate.

EXPERIENCE

Pfizer (formerly Hospira), Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Technical Data Review, 2013 - 2016

Reviewed and corrected errors for all types of chemical testing, including HPLC, GC, AA, UV-Vis, Flame Photometry, and wet chemical testing.

Identified and corrected technical errors in company SOPs and chemical test methods.

Chemical Laboratory Analyst, 2008 - 2013

Product Quality Testing using HPLC, GC, Atomic Absorption, Flame Photometry, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and UV-Visible Spectroscopy.

Audited work orders for approval; trained new employees, and troubleshot laboratory equipment.

Solved problems with testing equipment.

Process Engineering Technician, 2001 - 2008

Validated a wide range of processes, with concentration on Cleanability and Wet Heat Sterilization.

Developed a training program on the science of sterilization, including wet and dry heat, porous load, and radiation.

Used Design of Experiments to optimize manufacturing processes.

Instructed in-house exam preparation classes for Certified Quality Engineer Candidates.

Designed the experiment that identified and optimized critical parameters for IV bag fabrication.

Taught in-house statistics and Certified Quality Engineering classes.

Chemical Laboratory Analyst, 1996 - 2001

Klockner Pentaplast, Gordonsville, Virginia

Research and Development Chemist, 1988 - 1996

Identified competitive plastic film types and additives by Dispersive IR and wet methods.

Experimented with formulations and processing parameters to improve quality, cut costs, and increase production rate.

Monitored the monomer level in PVC by Headspace Gas Chromatography.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Madison, Virginia, Teacher, 1986 - 1988. Taught Chemical and Physical Science.

RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY, Front Royal Virginia, Teacher, 1979 - 1984. Taught Chemical Science and Mathematics.

THOMAS EATON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Hampton, Virginia, Teacher, 1978 - 1979. Taught Physical and Earth Sciences.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, Virginia, Master of Science, Chemical Engineering, 1986

ROANOKE COLLEGE, Roanoke, Virginia, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, 1977

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

ASQ Quality Engineer; ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt.

Process Validation Engineering: Cleanability, Sterilization, Wet Heat, Gamma.

Instruments Worked: HPLC/GC, UV-Vis/FTIR, Atomic Absorption, ICP.

Chromatography Software: ChemStation, Empower.

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