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.