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Development Quality

Location:
United States
Posted:
February 21, 2014

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Resume:

Brian S. Handlon

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

Wilmington, NC 28411

910-***-****

*********@*****.***

Objective: Obtain employment in a challenging work environment where my

skill sets

and willingness to learn will be utilized to their

potential.

Highlights of Qualifications:

Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Strong organization, time and self-management skills

Work under GMP/GLP guidelines in the laboratory environment.

Knowledgeable in 21 CFR as pertains to laboratory controls

Strong leadership skills

Excellent skills in communication and collaboration

Knowledge of basic computer skills with the ability to learn and become

proficient with appropriate software

Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate

credit card with sufficient credit line to allow for extensive business

travel

Employment History

Quality Chemical Laboratories HPLC Analyst

Jan 07 - present

. Solid understanding of modern chromatographic techniques

. Experience in the troubleshooting & maintenance of HP/Agilent 1100 and

1200 series HPLC systems, Dionex ECD/Conductivity and Empower3 Data

Acquisition software

. Ability to identify & troubleshoot chromatographic problems

. Contribute to the development of protocols

. Focus on the development, characterization and optimization of

analytical methods

. Continue to stay current in all analytical disciplines listed below

through on going training and application

. Perform Dissolution Testing on release products

. Perform method transfers as well as participate in method development

. Application of novel processing technologies to new and existing

processes

Quality Chemical Laboratories Raw Materials Supervisor Jun

03 - Dec 06

. Mentor, Train and Supervise employees in pharmacopoeial analyses.

. Evaluate employee technique and performance.

. Maintain protocols and laboratory data.

. Plan and participate in conduct of laboratory investigations.

. Interpret findings to execute productive investigations for

OOS./Aberrant data.

. Reconcile laboratory findings upon investigation completion.

. Certified Trainer in the following disciplines:

Bulk Density Melting Point Determinations

Coulometric and Potentiometric Karl Fischer Optical Rotation

Conductivity/pH Powder Fineness

Gravimetric Analysis Refractive Index

FTIR Titrations

Limits Testing (HM, As, Fe, Pb) TOC

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

Quality Chemical Laboratories Analytical Chemist

Jul 99 - Jun 03

. Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements

. Experience in the IQ/OQ/PQ of laboratory instrumentation

. Broad -based knowledge of pharmaceutical analytical techniques. Tasks

included:

All above mentioned disciplines for which I am a certified trainer.

Method Development and Validation

Development and Execution of Validation Protocols

Calibration of Instrumentation

Colorimetric and Potentiometric Assay and Limit Test Titrations

Dissolution

Stability Testing

Drug Characterization (CHNS, LCMS, Coulometric Karl Fischer,

Differential Scanning Calorimeter)

Nitrogen Determination (Kjeldahl Method)

Consistency (waxes and petrolatum)

EDUCATION

B.S., Chemistry: University of North Carolina at Wilmington,

Wilmington, North Carolina

Related Course Work: Organic and Inorganic Chemistry,

Quantitative Analysis, Biochemistry

References: Available upon request.



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