Data Manager

ESTRELLA ALBURGES

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position that requires a background in analytical chemistry within a highly

professional and well-managed organization with set values and goal oriented approach.

LABORATORY SKILLS: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC; Waters), Ultra Performance Liquid

Chromatography (UPLC; Acquity), Gas Chromatography (GC; Agilent), Viscometer apparatus (Brookfield LVII and RVII),

drug release apparatus and dissolution (Varian; Distek), Instron, ovens, pH meters, titrators, ultraviolet apparatus,

balances (top loaders; microbalances).

COMPUTER SKILLS: Empower Chromatography Data Software (I and II), MicroSoft Office, statistical analysis and

internet research.

CERTIFICATIONS: 6890 GC Maintenance, HPLC Method Development and Validation, technical writing, Watson Train-

the-Trainer Program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Scientist III – Analytical Services, Stability Group

Actavis Pharmaceutical 2005 – 20014 Salt Lake City, UT

Conducted analytical testing of competitor, experimental and final products to provide information for Product

Development, and Clinical Trials by HPLC, GC, UV, Automatic Titrator, Probe Material Tack Tester Analyzer and

Instron.

Performed analysis including Assay, Drug Release, Content Uniformity, Impurities and Degradation Products,

Ethanol Content, SMO Assay, Moisture, Content Assay, Matrix Release Liner Peel, Pouch Heat Seal Peel,

Adhesion to Steel, Tack Testing, Shear Testing, Crystals Observation, pH and Viscosity.

Prepared standards and buffer solutions as required by test methods and performed necessary calculations;

collected, processed, critically analyzed data; evaluated stability data; generated reports in support of project

directives and for ANDA submission.

Provided scientific and technical leadership including training to junior scientists and additional research staff on

technical subjects, administrative procedures, and regulatory requirements. Provided technical assistance with

method transfer, method comparisons and validation.

Participated in complex investigations. Maintain appropriate documentation of records, report sheets and

laboratory notebooks as required by current SOPs. Wrote SOPs and Protocols. Reviewed data, notebooks, and

other scientists work, test methods, and supporting documents to ensure compliance with current FDA

regulations, cGLP, cGMP, SOP, and company guidelines.

Worked closely with Supervisor and Manager to set priorities and reach objectives.

Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with current SOPs, cGLP,

and cGMP. Suggested appropriate instrumentation and procedures to achieve product development support

objectives.

Scientist II – Analytical Services, Stability Group

Watson Laboratory Utah 2002 – 2005 Salt Lake City, UT

Responsible for analytical testing of final products by HPLC, HPLC equipped with UV, and evaporative light

scattering detector, GC, and Instron, collected and processed data to generated reports.

Calibrated and maintained instruments and equipment to ensure compliance with cGLP, cGMP and company

policies and procedures.

Scientist I – Analytical Services, Stability Group

Watson Laboratory Utah 1999 – 2002 Salt Lake City, UT

E. Alburges, 2014

Responsible for stability testing of final products and stability samples by HPLC, GC and Instron, collected and

processed data to generated reports, in compliance with cGMP and established company SOP.

Performed analysis such as: Assay, Drug Release, Content Uniformity, Impurities and Degradation Products,

Triacetin Content, Hardness, Friability, Matrix Release Liner Peel, Pouch Heat Seal Peel, Adhesion to Steel, pH,

Crystal.

Preparation of sample solutions, standards and buffers, collected and processed data to generated reports.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued):

Lab Technician – Oral Product Research Department

Theratech 1998 – 1999 Salt Lake City, UT

Responsible for making oral formulations, compressed tablets and dissolution testing. Performed UV analysis,

RIA, and ELISA test on plasma and serum, Titration and HPLC analysis.

Collected data and supported Senior Scientist research. Also in charge of ordering laboratory supply and keeping

the laboratory organized.

Lab Assistant – Oral Product Research Department

Theratech 1995 – 1998 Salt Lake City, UT

Assisted Senior Scientists and Scientists with dissolution studies, generated data, prepared formulations,

compressed tablets, standards, and buffers.

Worked on cGMP pilot plant, maintained MSDS records, ordered laboratory supplies, chemicals, and also

performed general lab cleaning in order to keep the lab in good working condition.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science, Chemistry with a Biology minor

University of Zulia Maracaibo, Venezuela

E. Alburges, 2014

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