Thelma Bondzi-Quaye
Lawrenceville Ga 30044
Renmatix Inc Kennesaw, Ga Jul 2011- Present
Analytical Chemist
. In charge of all the liquid sample preparation for post hydrolysis
including neutralizing the samples and creating HPLC vials with the
samples
. Creating HPLC sequence, processing and uploading the data in our
database (Agilent 1200 and 1260)
. Ensuring that waste containers on the HPLC systems and in the lab are
emptied on a daily basis
. Prepares acid mobile phase, liquid sugar recovery and other lab
standards for routine lab analysis
. Occasionally trains new employees on lab analysis
. Conducts physical and chemical test such as PH, dissolved solids,
density, moisture, total solids, viscosity etc on in-process and
finished products
. Separates homogenous samples into liquids and solids respectively
using gravity aided techniques
. Participates in near misses and accident investigations to find root
causes and solutions
. Participates in monthly safety inspections of the plant to ensure
plant safety
Speed Laboratory Inc Buford, GA Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
Chemist
. Received, sampled and logged in samples in compliance with company's
SOP
. Created and updated all data packages for every sample analysis
. Analyzed pharmaceutical actives using HPLC and TLC identification
methods
. Conducted routine lab analysis such as PH, hardness, appearance,
moisture contents
on raw materials, in-process and finished products
. Documented all lab analysis and results in a lab notebook and
generated a certificate of analysis for every sample
. Prepared all chemical standards, mobile phases and dye solutions
according to company's SOP and per cGMP
. Created and kept an updated inventory for all chemicals and samples
Encompass Pharmaceuticals / Ciba Vision Norcross, GA
April 2008 - Nov. 2008
Chemist
. Conducted physical and chemical test such as heavy metals, lead, salt,
moisture content and other necessary tests on raw material, in process
and finished products
. Calibrated laboratory instruments such as the PH meter, viscometer,
osmometer, uv-vis and analytical balance
. Analyzed pharmaceutical actives using the GC and UV-Vis methods
. Checked and recorded stability chambers for any temperature and
humidity variations on daily and weekly basis
. Documented all lab results in the appropriate data packages
. Maintained a daily laboratory notebook, showing all work performed per
cGMP/GLP
Piedmont/KIK Custom Products Gainesville, GA Dec
2007- April 2008
Analytical Chemist
. Sampled, tested and released all raw material chemicals per cGMP/GLP
standards
. Performed all analytical testing per GLP
. Quantitative analysis of in-process and finished products using
instrumentations such as HPLC, GC, FTIR and Karl Fisher Titrator
. Maintained a daily laboratory notebook, showing all work performed per
cGMP/GLP standards
. Performed routine laboratory instrumentation tests such as color,
odor, ph, salt, water content, viscosity, stability and other tests as
necessary
. Performed out of specification investigations on chemical raw
materials, finished goods, in-process goods and bulk chemical batch
during production shift
. Tested bulk products and made adjustment where necessary
Piedmont Laboratories Inc Gainesville, GA May
2007-Sept 2007(contract)
Analytical Chemist
. Sampled, tested and released all raw material chemicals per cGMP/GLP
standards
. Performed all analytical testing per GLP
. Ensured that all testing and data generated is done per established
and validated test methods
. Maintained a daily laboratory notebook, showing all work performed per
cGMP/GLP
. Performed out of specification investigations on chemical raw
materials, finished goods, in-process goods and bulk chemical batch
during production shift
Ernest Pharmaceutical Accra, Ghana
August 2005- November 2006
Lab Technician Chemist
. Prepared chemical standards and solutions as required by test methods
. Conducted chemical and physical analysis on raw materials, initial, in-
process and final products
. Performed routine laboratory instrumentation tests such as color,
odor, ph, salt and water content, viscosity, stability and other tests
as necessary
Virginia State University Petersburg, Academic Support Center, March
2004- April2005
Teaching Assistant/Student Worker
. Assisted students in chemistry with their assignments
. Assisted instructors with setting up the chemistry labs and updating
lab manuals
. Assisting professors with grading
Virginia State University, Chemistry Department, Petersburg, VA. January
2004- May 2004
Independent Researcher
. Used basic lab equipment for general wet chemistry
. Interpreted experimental data
Truman University, Department of Chemistry Kirksville, MO
August 2001-May 2003
Teacher's Assistant
. Prepared solutions for the general chemistry lab
. Distributed lab apparatus to students
. Taught lab procedures to students
EDUCATION:
Virginia State University (Petersburg, VA) 5/2005
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
. Magna Cum Laude
. Presidential Scholarship
. International Excellence Award
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