Terry J. Zarlingo
St. Charles, MO 63303
636-***-**** *********@***.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced chemist in pharmaceutical(cGMP), research, quality control(ISO) and environmental(GLP). Operational, troubleshooting & analytical skills in chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy and wet chemistry. Demonstrated capabilities to support various lab settings. Provides accurate & timely results.
WORK ACHIEVEMENTS
Performed Validations for 2 companies by GC, ICP & LC-MS.
Gained 14 years of analytical chemistry experience. 11 Quality Control/3 Research.
10+ years of Chromatography: LC-MS, HPLC, GC, IC and TLC.
Acquired skills with a multiple of instrumentation and methodologies.
Achieved objectives and defined goals at varied lab environments within different protocols.
CAREER SKILLS
LC-MS, HPLC, GC, TLC, ICP, FT-IR, TEM, SEM, Fluorimeter, UV-VIS, TOC, KF, pH, titrations
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERLAB, St. Charles, MO 2015 – 2016
LC-MS Chemist, Analytical Department
* Conducted LC-MS Validation Studies and Trouble-Shooted LC-MS.
* Determined sample concentration values by LC-MS.
* Qualified and Quantified results through MassHunter Software.
* Conducted managerial daily duties associated with laboratory functions.
* Supervised training of laboratory personnel on LC-MS.
* Fulfilled Project Manager Role in order to acquire large lab equipment.
* Accurately pipetted small volumes of liquids.
COVIDIEN, Hazelwood, MO 2011 – 2012
Chemist, Pharmaceutical Research & Development
* Executed Method Validations on protocols.
* Completed Method Transfer by GC Validation.
* Conducted Repeatability & Reproducibility testing.
* Formulated analysis for methods by GC & ICP.
MONSANTO, Creve Coeur, MO 2010 – 2011
Research Chemist II, Chemical Technologies Department
* Observed catalyst characterization by Chemisorption & Physisorption.
• Prepared catalysts via a reactor.
* Analyzed samples by Microscopy.
* Trained with Mass Spectrometry & Ion Chromatography.
* Stocked laboratory equipment by ordering from vendors.
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COVIDIEN, St. Louis, MO 2005 – 2009
Lab Analyst III. Quality Department
* Completed pharmaceutical analysis under 21 CFR 210 & 211.
* Performed HPLC analysis on intermediate samples ICH Q7A.
* Analyzed raw material samples by GC & wet chemistry.
* Produced FT-IR for finished product samples.
* Prepared mobile phases & standards.
* Coordinated Laboratory results & scheduling with Manufacturing & Quality Assurance.
* Documented Out-of-Spec. Investigations & determined Root-Cause Analysis.
* Supervised training of laboratory personal on HPLC.
* Reviewed and released LIMS data. Revised methods
SPECTRUM BRANDS, Vinita Park, MO 2003 – 2005
Analytical Chemist, Analytical Laboratory
* Independently completed all QC Lab Analytical Testing on off-shift.
* Determined assay composition by HPLC & GC Chromatography.
* Operated UV-Vis & automated titrimetric instruments.
* Analyzed production & raw material samples.
MONSANTO, Creve Coeur, MO 2000 -- 2002
Chemist, Analytical Sciences/ Corporate Research
* Conducted Method Development Testing & Analysis.
* Developed assay & determined fluorescence of solutions.
* Quantified the oil value in samples.
* Produced Carbon-14 tests & logged experimental data.
* Prepared Amino Acid samples for HPLC by methodology.
* Completed NIR Project.
* Utilized Tecan instrumentation to prep analytical samples.
EDUCATION
BS, Chemistry/ Political Science, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
COMPUTER SKILLS
Total Chrom Client/Server, Agilent ChemStation
Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Phosphate Lab Technician 2000 – 2000
Environmental Lab Technician/Chemist 1997 – 1999