scientist
Resume:
Benie Josiane Ackah
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OBJECTIVE
To be part of a great Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Company where my strong analytical experience
and expertise can be used.
EDUCATION
• Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, USA
Master of Science in Biotechnology and Chemical Science, December 2013
• Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC, USA
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, December 2010
• Andre Malraux, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
High School Diploma “Baccalauréat série sientifique (S)”, June 2003
AREA OF EXPERTISE
• Excellent communication, documentation and time management skills
• Able to work in an FDA controlled environment adhering to government regulations,
policies and procedures
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment working in a cGMP
environment, following SOPs and safety standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrate technical skills in solving non-routine problems
• Demonstrate professional leadership skills while working as a team member
• Experience in Validation
• Experience in equipment Performance Qualification
• Experience in Transdermal drug delivery systems (PhD level research)
• Experience with wet chemistry testing, HPLC, GC and UV-VIS
• Strong skills in Cell, DNA and Protein analysis
• Independently write well written, comprehensive, technical reports
EXPERIENCE
Fresenius Kabi, Melrose Park, IL June 2014 – February 2015
Compounder
• Responsible for the accurate formulation of intravenous drugs in accordance with current
SOPs and cGMPs
• Formulating paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension, albumin-bound,
an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug
• Responsible for the coordination of resources and equipment, operation and maintenance
of complex process equipment, scheduling, creation of procedures and associated
documentation, working with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and schedules
• Calibrate, operate and monitor all formulation-related equipment
• Ensure accurate documenting and maintaining of production logbooks and records
• Clean and sanitizes all tanks, equipment and chemical containers used in the product
formulation process in accordance with current SOPs and cGMPs
• Conduct UV-Visible spectroscopy
• Participate in validation studies such as (Performance Qualification and Cleaning
validation)
Field Museum’s Priztker Laboratory, Chicago, IL August – December 2013
Graduate Research Study
• Isolation of Microsatellite DNA Loci in Stizorhina Fraseri - Rufous Flycatcher-Thrush
(SFR)
• Study objectives:
1. Isolate DNA from SFR species from the Congo and develop a set of microsatellite
markers
2. Use these microsatellites to design locus specific PCR primers
3. Use the developed primers and amplify by PCR microsatellites loci of several
SFR species from different regions of Africa
4. Evaluate SFR population genetics and evolution within and between regions by
determining their microsatellites variability
• Gained skilled in DNA extraction, cell culture, DNA cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis,
DNA purification, DNA sequencing, primers design, microsatellite genotyping
Active BioMaterials, Elk Grove Village, IL August 2011- May 2012
Pilot Plant Operator
• Involved in the manufacture of investigational Heparin active pharmaceutical ingredient
(API)
• Perform various production and operations related tasks to ensure maximum production
quantity and quality
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work in compliance with appropriate procedures, documentation, governmental
regulations, safety programs, lean manufacturing principles and current good
manufacturing practices (cGMP)
• Write and update SOPs
• Assisting Process Engineer during Pilot Plant Engineering runs
• Work closely with R&D department
• Work closely with validation engineers during validation study (IQ, OQ & PQ)
• Monitor Use and perform inventories of process chemicals and supplies
• Perform filter integrity tests and manage results
• Operate and Monitor equipment such as Tanks, Pumps, Evaporator, Spray drier,
Lyophilizer, Ultrafiltration skids, CIP/SIP system, balances, product transfer…
• Perform preventive Maintenance activities as required
• Communicate with Maintenance department to coordinate PM checklist
• Assist maintenance technicians for activities such repairs, troubleshooting and
calibrations
• Participate in Safety, Health and Environmental and Quality Assurance Programs
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA August - December 2010
Internship - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Drug Delivery Research
• Research Lab Assistant
• Worked closely with PhD students doing research studies in Transdermal drug delivery
• Gained experience working with different skin types and
o Patches, chemical enhancers, microneedles, iontophoresis, sonophoresis,
microdermabraison, solid lipid nanoparticles
o Franz Diffusion cell, tape strips, skin assay, cryostat
o HPLC, ELISA assay, UV-VIS spectroscopy and LC-MS used for sample analysis
o Transmission electron microscopy and confocal microscopy
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Atlanta Community Food Bank, 2004
• Feed the Children 2007- 2009
• Campbell University Relay For Life 2009-2010
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVIVTIES
• Secretary of Campbell African Student Association (CASA) 2009 – 2010
• Member of Campbell University International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering
(ISPE) chapter 2008 - 2010
SKILLS
• Skilled at setting up and performing sample analysis using DNA extraction, PCR, ELISA,
HPLC, Flow cytometry, DNA sequencing and microarray, Western Blotting, Cell culture,
Protein purification, Gel electrophoresis, UV-VIS spectroscopy
• Computer:
Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98.
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PERL...
LANGUAGE
• English
• French (native language)
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