SUMMARY:
Experience includes: Equipment validation, LIMS implementations, laboratory
instrument qualification, software validation, training, and support of FDA
regulated GMP Manufacturing Quality Control and Pharmaceutical Development
Laboratories. In addition, I possess excellent communication and
presentation skills.
Industry Experience: Pharmaceutical, Life Science
LIMS Functionality: LIMS was fully integrated into Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing (In-process testing), Environmental Monitoring, Analytical
and Micro Laboratories, Cleaning Verification, Validation and Quality
Assurance. All Product Specifications, Analysis, Instrumentation,
Standards&Reagents, Reports and Laboratory Investigations were configured
in LIMS.
Scientific Application (or Instrumentation): LabWare LIMS, STARLIMS,
SampleManager LIMS, HPLC/GC Instrumentation on a Server-Client Network,
FTIR Spectrometer/OMNIC, ANC Titrator/Workcell, ICP Spectrometer/TEVA,
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer/Winlab, UV/VIS Spectrometer, Particle Sizer
Analyzer/LA-300, Vitek Instrumentation/Bio Liaison, NuGenesis
Degrees/Certifications:
M.S. Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs, Temple University School of
Pharmacy
B.S. Chemistry, Alvernia College
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Herbalife International of America,
Inc January 2014 to September 2014
3200 Temple School Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Validation Engineer
Worked as a contractor, part of validation team, responsible for equipment
validation activities at Herbalife Innovation and Manufacturing site,
during facility start-up. Execution of validation activities were done
according to GMP, Herbalife, SOP and any other applicable regulatory
requirements. Developed, authored, and executed validation protocols.
Assisted validation manager in qualification and validation projects, as
needed.
P1 Production equipment validation includes:
. Installation and Operation Qualification of the Sacmi Automatic Rotary
Labeling Machine with Vision Inspection System
. Installation and Operation Qualification of the Domino A-Series
Printer
. Installation and Operation Qualification of the US Bottlers Capper
. Installation and Operation Qualification of the Bottle Coder
. Installation and Operation Qualification of the Case Printer
Laboratory instrument validation included:
. Tuttnauer Steam Sterilizer IOPQ
Eurofins/Lancaster Laboratories
August 2012 to May 2013
950 Reynolds Boulevard
Winston Salem, NC 27105
LIMS Systems Analyst
As a LIMS team member, delivered approved projects and ensured that all
activities adhered to relevant policies, SOPs and regulations in a non-GMP
environment.
. Provided support to end users of Labware LIMS v5 at RJRT company R&D
laboratories; responsible for system administration, user technical
support and training related to use of Lab Ware LIMS.
. Gathered requirements from laboratory to develop new GCMS, LC and Raw
Material methods. Collaborated with analysts for data to test
calculations, executed results in excel. Upon stakeholder approval
promoted analysis to production.
. Maintained current LWLIMS; developed and implemented new configuration
of the system, ensured that proper change control procedures were
followed.
. Provided technical support on the troubleshooting, diagnosis and
resolution of LIMS issues, in addition to fixing bugs.
Alpha Consulting Corp.
October 2011 to June 2012
9 Auer Court Suite E
East Brunswick, NJ
Scientific Specialist W/Labware LIMS
. Participated on a BMS project team to implement Labware LIMS v6 to
support research Process Development and Biologics manufacturing.
. Interacted with LIMS end users and business leads to translate
requirements into maintainable configurations, used test cases derived
from the user requirements.
. Worked with BMS consultant to validate software.
. Collaborated with Project Manager to validate and implement Labware
LIMS.
. Developed Remedy application with roles to document and resolve user
issues.
. Created virtual workflows for each role with appropriate user
functionality.
. Used Dashboard to track sample volume and status with Labware LIMS
application.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc
March 2011 to October 2011
270 Prospect Plains Road, Cranbury, NJ
LIMS Specialist
Lead implementation of in-house developed LIMS
. Created workflows using MS Visio, in addition to specifications for
raw materials and product.
. Collaborated with business owners, scientists and developers to
improve the LIMS process.
. Responsibilities included the build, administration, support and
training for implementation of a SUN LIMS to US sites
Technisource
March 2010 to December 2010
New Brunswick, NJ
LIMS contractor, Application Support
Provided support for Thermo SampleManager LIMS implementations at BMS.
. Executed validation test scripts in DEV and TEST environments before
promotion to production under change control.
. Validated Infomaker report functionality.
. Provided support for LIMS users, resolved helpdesk tickets for LIMS
issues from global sites
. Utilized Sample Manager's enhancements in EM Module; used scheduler
tool for the lab systems.
ImClone Systems Incorporated, Branchburg, NJ 2008 to
2010
LIMS Administrator II
. Assisted in the STARLIMS implementation and maintenance of
computerized systems within the QC laboratories. Provide support to
the QC laboratories in the area of computerized laboratory systems and
databases.
. Ensure that QC computerized systems are validated and maintained in a
manner compliant with corporate and regulatory requirements including
21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5.
. Provide user training, and interface with system owners, IT, QA and
vendors related to the QC systems.
. Subject matter expert for the business and STARLIMS.
Centocor, Spring House PA 2005 to
2007
Project Lead, LIMS Administrator
. Responsibilities include design, develop, execute and implement
LabWare LIMS into the Pharmaceutical Development Quality Control
Laboratories and manufacturing processes. The LIMS workflow replaced
the current paper-based process, which provided test results to Pilot
Plant operations, maintenance of laboratory records and data storage.
The LIMS applied scientific principles, technical expertise and
product knowledge to current laboratory processes.
. Configured Labware LIMS workflows from batch records for support of in-
process and finished product testing compared to specifications.
. Supported Cleaning Verification equipment and EM/Water testing using a
LabWare Environmental Monitoring module to automate scheduling of all
equipment/sampling points, label printing and associated testing from
SOP procedures.
. All laboratory equipment, instrument calibration/maintenance and
reagent preparations were tracked in LIMS.
. Development Quality Control Laboratory.
. Certified LabWare LIMS System Administrator.
Johnson & Johnson/Merck 1999 to
2005
Quality Systems Senior Chemist
System Administrator of laboratory data systems and technical services role
in laboratory support.
Part 11/Technical Services:
. Initiate and secure change controls for all new laboratory equipment
purchases
. Evaluate Laboratory Instruments Purchase Options, Vendor contact, Secure
quotes, Purchase equipment
. Prepare all validation documentation including IOPQ protocols and
reports, route documents through approval process
. Facilitate Laboratory Equipment Installation
. Assist vendor I/OQ, execute entire IOPQ protocols, supplemental I/OQ and
perform in-house PQ
. Satisfy all change control requirements and change control closure
. Maintain OOS Database and prepare Annual OOS Investigation Report
. Review and sign-off laboratory calibration data
. Schedule and Facilitate calibration performed by vendors and alert
laboratory of calibration due each month
. Obtain quotes and purchase of Service contracts for Software and
Instrumentation
. Point contact for Millennium Total Assurance Plan
. Prepare Appropriation Requests for Laboratory Equipment
. Review of Laboratory Equipment Logbooks