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Quality Control Plant

Location:
Greenville, SC
Posted:
April 15, 2014

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Resume:

Profile Over Twenty-Nine years' experience in Research, Analytical

Chemistry, Lab Documentation Statistical Process Control..

Approximately 8 years as a Research Scientist performing product

development, formulations studies, research Pilot plant testing,

and scale up to production.

USP Pharmacopeia, FDA, and EPA methodologies testing

experienced.

U.S. Patent granted for ink-jet receptive flame retardant

Polyester substrates at Kimberly Clark R&D Roswell, GA.

Experienced with GC / Mass Spec, HPLC, ICP Mass Spec, OES, FTIR,

FTNIR, UV-Vis, AA, NMR, KF, Spectrophotometer

Chem Station, Empower, SAP, and Lims software capable.

QA/QC Manufacturing process chemistry lab background of 20 plus

years.

Certification Certified Chemical Operator Alabama Industrial Development for

s General Electric since 1987.

Certified in Waste water treatment conducting trace metal

analysis for proper release 1983

Education Chemistry

University of West Alabama 3.5 years completed on 4 year degree

in Chemistry.

Livingston, AL

Professional Experience:

11/12-02/14 Pharmavite LLC/ Naturemade Vitamins

Quality Control Chemist 1

. Performed material testing based on USP test Methods and

FDA for all supplements in Neutricuetical productions

. Wrote testing procedures and assigned specific analyte for

Performance Quality testing of designated instrumentation

. Accurately assessed purity and potency and other

performance characteristics of both raw materials and

established products for designated release.

. Conducted in process monitoring analysis of batch

compounding base for formulations.

. Tested finished products prior to packaging for active

ingredients content uniformity.

. Analyzed finished products and raw materials to support the

plant operations.

. Performed air monitoring, bacteria swabbing of receiving,

compounding, production and packaging area to maintain GMP

environment.

. Generated analytical data into LIMS system for accurate and

traceable data.

. Performed maintenance and calibration for lab test

equipment

. Comply with plant Health, Safety and Environmental rules

and policies

. Support Plant water purity by weekly sampling all major

ports for in house DI water skids for Quality control lab,

tableting, and softgel.

. Utilized instrumentation on a daily basis were GC, ICP mass

Spec. OES, UV-VIS, Microwave, HPLC, FTIR, FTNIR, Karl

Fisher, ovens.

. Recorded accurate lab books and data recording into LIMS

system documentation.

. Followed USP Methodology, FDA and EPA protocols.

11/11- 05/2012 Kemira Water Solutions Mobile, AL ( Contract Aeroteck

Scientific)

Quality Control Chemist

. Perform inspections and testing on intermediates.

. Conducted emulsion testing on water products.

. Tested anions and cations based products.

. Analyzed finished products and raw materials to support the

plant operations.

. Perform SAP data entry and approvals accurately on plant

products

. Generate shift reports to effectively communicate to

production and management

. Performed maintenance and calibration for lab and test

equipment

. Comply with plant Health, Safety and Environmental rules

and policies

. Support QC Supervisor in accomplishing Plant and Company

goals and Objectives

. Maintained SOP procedures, retain product storage.

. Recorded accurate lab books and data recording using SAP

documentation.

. Followed FDA and EPA protocols.

03/08 - 11/11 Ultra Pure Solutions Carrollton, GA

Senior Lab Chemist

. Supervised six crew lab personnel and delegated testing

schedule

. Analytical testing and research on Semi-Conductor chemical

. Process Chemistry QA/QC and creating SOP procedures

. Comprehensive lab analysis, Standard Qualifications,

reagents inventory lab supplies.

. Performing analysis on semi-conductor chemicals including

GC, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry, ICP Mass Spec,

distillation, HPLC, Manual and auto titrations.

03/04 - 02/08 Chemence, Inc. Alpharetta, GA

Quality Control / Assurance

. Performed laboratory test and inspection to determine

chemical and physical characteristics of Cyanoacrylates &

anaerobics.

. Set up, adjust, validate standards and operate laboratory

equipment and instrumentation.

. Test and analyze in house and competitor products to

determine strength, stability, purity, chemical content,

and other characteristics of medical liquid bandages.

. Conduct in process testing and chemical synthesis to

support manufacturing.

. Document test, SOPs and research results with Statistical

process control. Documented test report describing

procedures used. Maintain lab book records for FDA

regulations and inspections.

. Prepare graphs, charts, and monthly reports.

Kimberly Clark Research & Engineering, Roswell, Georgia

04/98- 02/04 Research Scientist 1

. Granted US Patent for Ink-Jet Receptive Flame Retardant

Treatment for Polyester

Substrates.

. Promoted to Scientist 1 in less than a year of service.

. Responsible for product development of Gen 2 formulation

and testing of textiles, media, and banner coatings for ink-

jet receptive capabilities.

. Analyzed and tested in house products and competitor

products and resolved technical issues related to product

quality.

. Conducted coatings formulation, testing and scale up for

production. Maintained accurate, clear lab books, travel

log with expenses, and submitted monthly reports.

06/97 - 4/98 Staffmark Scientific Agency, Roswell, Georgia

Lab Tech

. Accepted six- (6) week contract from agency to Kimberly

Clark Research & Engineering.

. Performed technical analysis for all scientists in the

printing technology group.

. Prepared formulations for testing and coating of fabrics,

media and banner material.

. Earned the respect of Accomplished Scientist and Engineers

to be offered a full

time position as an exempt staff

research scientist full time.

05/90 - 06/97 BP AMOCO Research & Engineering, Alpharetta, Georgia

Pilot Plant Technician

. Conducted compounding and polymer studies using twin-screw

co and counter rotation.

. Designed extrusion screw which resulted in improved product

quality and process efficiency.

. Performed pilot plant research and prepared product design

for scale up to production.

10/85 - 05/90 General Electric Plastics, Burkeville, Alabama

Lab Tech

. Performed process analysis in the making of lexan plastic.

. Utilized instrumentation such as GC (multi-port), HPLC, AA,

Mass Spec, schott viscometer, centrifuge and mold machine.

. Monitored and tested product grade shift

. Conducted multi sample retrievals from within plant at

various sample ports at designated times vital to process

reaction times.



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