Amarilys Chacon
**Yorkshire circle Ewing NJ *****
(787) 391 - 2774 / acco4k@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Scientist with 11 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry,
manufacturing environment. Knowledge in laboratory standard procedures,
laboratory safety, cGMP's, and IOP. LACTP (Laboratory Analyst Training and
Certification Program). Experience using laboratory equipment such as:
HPLC, UPLC, GC, Water bath dissolution, pH meters, UV, IR, Melting Point,
Viscometer, Karl Fisher and Polarimeter. Troubleshooting instrumentation
when its necessary. Empower2, LIMS and Trackwise knowledge. Experience
performing testing for Bulk(API), Semisolid and solid finished products.
Bilingual (English & Spanish). Willing to work irregular program schedules.
Professional Experience
Janssen Pharmaceutical, Titusville, NJ 2010- to present
Analyst II, Stability Laboratory (Kelly OCG contractor)
Laboratory analysis by HPLC and Dissolution Instrumentation on stability
samples. Maintain an accurate laboratory notebook which includes sample
data for all tests performed. Perform daily calibrations and routine
maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to
current SOPs. Assist in various other duties that contribute to the
organization and function of the laboratory. Serve as a technical trainer
for other associates. Maintain a high level of awareness for GMP.
Selected Achievements:
o Kelly personnel lead
o Performed Method transfer
2004- 2009
Ortho Pharmaceutical, Manat , PR
Scientist I, Finished Product Laboratory
Responsible for performing chemical and physical analysis of solid and
semisolid pharmaceutical products in accordance with company's
specifications and Compendia requirements. Responsible for following
Laboratory trigger and In-process board to support manufacturing rhythm
wheels and business rules. Generate investigations of non-conformance
product. Perform internal audits to ensure GMP compliance. Integrated the
2008 Annual Product Review team to verify monthly product compliance with
specifications.
Selected Achievements:
o Worked in Standard Stability project for solid products (tablet).
o Employee of the Month in 2006.
SCHERING PLOUGH, Manat , PR
Analytical Technician II, Technology Transfer Laboratory 2000 - 2004
(2001 - 2004)
Performed Assay testing for Drug Substance and finished products. Conducted
and revised laboratory deviations/investigations. Performed and generated
Change Request plan for SOP. Audited laboratory logbook and testing data.
Followed SOP's and approved methods under FDA regulations.
Selected Achievements:
o Participated in method transfer activities for SP-New Jersey.
o Integrated the QC Laboratory set up for FDA audit and performed
method transfer using GC and HPLC.
o Executed method transfer in an external company which developed
methods for Schering.
Analytical Technician I, In Process Laboratory (2000 - 2001)
Performed physical and chemical analysis of drug substances.
PFIZER PHARMACEUTICAL, Barceloneta, PR 2000
Analytical technician I, Organic Synthesis Laboratory
Performed physical and chemical analysis of raw materials and bulks.
Education
Polytechnical University of PR: MS Manufacturing Process
University of PR Humacao Campus: BS Industrial Chemistry
University of PR Aguadilla Campus: AD Natural Sciences
Trainings & Workshops
Lean Six Sigma . Train the Trainer . Millennium 32 Integration
Alliance HPLC System Performance Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Waters 2695 Separation Module . 5S-A Foundation for Improvements
Notice of Event (NOE) . Deviation Investigation Report (DIR)
CAPA Procedures . Kepner Tregoe Problem Solving Workshop
Effective Meeting Skills . Back to the Lab Basic . Root Cause Analysis
Consent Decree and Deviation Investigation Importance
Effective Technical Writing . Conducting and Writing Investigations
Fundamentals of Capillary GC . Column Selection and Troubleshooting