Quality Control Manager

ADOLFO RAMON DIAZ

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347-***-**** ( ********@*****.***

SENIOR ANALYTICAL CHEMIST

Dynamic chemist with history continually improving product quality, testing

procedures, and operational efficiency for major organizations in

pharmaceutical, industrial, and consumer goods industries.

. Grow and enhance product lines, leveraging latest technology and research

to make new discoveries.

. Maximize accuracy and repeatability of tests, developing standardized

methods and protocols.

. Accelerate delivery of results, designing creative and compliant

methodologies and techniques.

. Address and tackle complex obstacles and challenges, creating innovative

and alternative solutions.

. Manage high-volume workloads under strict deadlines, expertly

prioritizing and scheduling tasks.

Research & Development ( New Discovery ( Product Enhancements ( Multi-

Project Management

Method Development & Validation ( Continuous Improvements ( Problem Solving

( Team Training

Compliance ( UPLC ( HPLC ( Assay/Dissolution ( GC ( UV-Vis Spectroscopy (

AA ( Wet Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACTAVIS ANALYTICAL DEVELOPMENT, Elizabeth, New Jersey ( 2007 - 2013

$14B international generic pharmaceutical company.

Chemist III

Develop and validate variety of solid dosage forms for analytical test

methods for HPLC and UV-Vis spectroscopy dissolution. Compile and analyze

test information. Design nonstandard tests. Coordinate with scientists and

engineers to conduct analysis of research projects and interpret results.

Perform method validation. Train and mentor intern on executing and

analyzing dissolution tests.

Achievements:

. Set new company record, participating in team filing ANDA to FDA in only

4 months.

. Created and developed 3 unique methods for predicting bio-equivalence for

ANDA: included 1 immediate release, and 2 controlled-release tablets.

. Designed and developed numerous innovative analytical test methods.

. Provided accurate predictions of composition and properties of drug

products by studying effects.

. Determined instrument feasibility accurately, conducting performance

verification of HPLC and UV-Vis spectroscopy.

PFIZER SCIENCE & LABORATORY SERVICES, Morris Plains, New Jersey ( 1999 -

2007

$50B pharmaceutical company ranking #1 in sales worldwide.

Analytical Chemist - Pfizer Science & Laboratory Services (Contracted thru

Adecco) ( 2004 - 2007

Created and validated analytical test methods for regulation of

pharmaceutical products (solid forms and oral suspensions); used HPLC, GC,

AA, and KF titration. Updated and modified analytical methods for finished

products. Investigated deviations of analytical methodologies. Performed

testing, results interpretation, and development of nonstandard tests with

managers and scientists. Conducted methods validation for HPLC and GC test

methods.

Achievements:

. Instrumental in renewing license under ICH guidelines, providing pre-

validations and validations of analytical methods.

. Recognized as fastest person for conducting GC analytical method;

assigned all GC analytical tasks.

. Designed, continually improved, and customized analytical methods for

HPLC and GC.

. Defined, designed, and produced protocols for validation of GC and KF

analytical test methods.

. Presented effective solutions to overcome obstacles during development of

analytical test methods.

ADOLFO RAMON DIAZ ( Page 2 ( ********@*****.***

Analytical Chemist - Consumer Healthcare (Contracted thru Kforce, Inc.) (

1999 - 2004

Compiled and analyzed test information to develop and validate analytical

test methods for confectionary and gum products; used HPLC, GC, AA, and KF

titration. Developed, customized, and continually improved analytical test

methods for HPLC and AA. Maintained laboratory instrumentation such as

HPLC, GC, KF, and AA.

Achievements:

. Awarded for successfully managing analytical test method transfer to

various laboratory sites resulting in significant cost savings.

. Drove seamless laboratory operations, co-organizing and logging

workflows.

. Cultivated in-depth knowledge of newly acquired analytical instruments

through extensive self-study, and trained others.

. Trained new personnel on executing and analyzing organic compounds in

support of product development; included HPLC, KF, and wet chemistry.

POLYTEX ENVIRONMENTAL, Bronx, New York ( 1993 - 1999

$5M manufacturer and supplier of industrial coatings.

QC Chemist

Coordinated and advised personnel on test procedures for analyzing

components and physical properties of materials. Wrote and developed new

test methods. Revised test method procedures. Trained new personnel to

optimally support manufacturing activities.

Achievements:

. Improved product quality, developing modifications to composition.

. Troubleshot and provided effective solutions for complex quality control

and production problems.

. Ensured 100% completion of projects according to strict manufacturing

timetables, expertly planning work schedules.

. Served as interim Quality Control Manager in his absence.

. Lauded continually for outstanding performance and contributions.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Arts in Chemistry

City University of New York, New York, New York

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Catholic University Madre y Maestra, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican

Republic

Intro to Polymer Chemistry ( Service Engineering in Analytical

Instrumentation (HPLC, GC, KF)

Member of LCGC North America

INSTRUMENTATION

HPLC (Water Alliance 2695, Agilent 1100, UPLC)

Dissolution System (Distek 2100C, Evolution 6100, Hanson Research,

Vankel VK6000)

Dissolution Sampling System (VK8000, Distek 2130, Distek Evolution 4300)

Bio-Dis (Vankel Apparatus 3. GC Agilent 6890)

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word ( MS Excel ( MS PowerPoint ( Outlook ( Waters Empower 2 Software

***Fluent in Spanish***

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