Training Quality Control, Principal Chemist,Lab Supervisor,Validation

David Gambaro

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Principal Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor

Analytical Chemistry & Research / Hazardous Materials / Liquid Chromatography / QC / QA

FDA / EPA / OSHA / Compliance / Environmental / System Improvement / Training

Applied principles of analytical chemistry, implementing new protocols to improve quality control for pharmaceutical, biochemistry and environmental applications. Established new laboratory procedures as mandated by federal and state agencies, reviewing and submitting all data used to generate reports. Performed experiments, and analyzed and recorded data with exceptional precision. Maintained, calibrated, and set-up laboratory instruments and equipment, reducing errors and improving measurement accuracy.

Automated sample testing for Oakland County, eliminating overtime and improving morale

Improved data accuracy by implementing more robust methods into the system

Reduced analysis errors at multiple employers through operator refresher training

Established equipment maintenance program protocol at various facilities, ensuring measurement accuracy

Key Skills: Precise thinker, logical, grasping technical matters quickly. Analyze situations rapidly. Ability to get things done quickly, meet demanding objectives, and perform against tight deadlines. Handle rapid change easily. Highly professional, with in-depth analytical knowledge. Problem solver with record of success. Extremely accurate/confident.

BS, Chemistry, minor Biology, University of Detroit Mercy. 15 credit hours completed toward Masters in Biochemistry.

Selected Accomplishments

Automated sample testing for Oakland County, eliminating overtime and improving morale. Spill events from storm and sanitary sewer basin resulted in approximately 80 manual sample tests. Lab personnel worked 16 hour shifts completing the tests. Recommended purchasing a Lachat Quickchem 8500 to automate sample ammonia and phosphorous testing. Reduced overtime drastically, increasing morale and offsetting the equipment cost.

Improved data accuracy. Upon arrival, noticed several inconsistencies in the organization’s data due to the use of only primary instrument calibration standards. Updated QA/QC manual to include the use of both primary and secondary instrument calibration standards. Improved data accuracy by comparing primary calibrations to a secondary source, thereby identifying and correcting inconsistencies.

Improved quality of laboratory data by implementing more robust methods into the system. Several HPLC methods were developed that were more robust in dealing with matrix of various products that improved data accuracy and shorten runtime.

Evaluations of Anti-foaming agent. In order to increase production the process was evaluated to determine that rate of foam formation was the limiting factor. Designed an experiment to evaluate several proposed anti-foam agents. Increased production by 30%.

Reduced analysis errors at Oakland County Drain Commission through operator refresher training. Errors were occurring due to poor training and procedures used by operators performing analysis. Implemented an ongoing training program in conjunction with supervisors. Required operators come in for refresher training and perform various tests every other month. Conducted training and initiated sign-off procedures. Reduced errors significantly.

Established lab equipment maintenance program protocol at multiple facilities, ensuring measurement accuracy. Identified several problems with lab equipment maintenance program. Established protocol for a daily check of all analytical balances, a monthly check of all pipettes, and a semi-annual check of all lab thermometers. Ensured all equipment performed within manufacturers’ guidelines.

Career History

Principal Analytical Chemist, Living Essentials, 2011 to June 2015. FDA protocol for the analysis of 5-hour ENERGY. Primary responsibility was the supervisor for the method development group. Provide leadership for the production laboratory. Development of new products. Provide data for the engineering department for proposed changes into current systems.

Senior QC Chemist, Church & Dwight Co., 2008 to Present. FDA and ISO protocol for the analysis of Sodium Bicarbonate. Maintain records for instrument calibrations. Process log records reports for daily and monthly production. Process validation for equipment used in manufacturing of sodium bicarbonate.

Lead Chemist, Oakland County Drain Commission, 2002 to 2008. Wastewater treatment and environmental services. Analyze groundwater, wastewater, and drinking water for Coliform group bacteria, Escherichia coli and inorganic species such as sodium, phosphates, ammonia, chloride, nitrates, and nitrites. Implement protocols for quality control and provide training. Maintain accurate records and reports. Trained in ISO-9000. Victoria Group certified ISO Auditor.

Chemist, Lab Support / U.S. Liquids. 2001 to 2002. Waste Acceptance Department. Confirmed laboratory analysis with waste codes on manifest for proper treatment and disposal. Logged incoming waste into IMS.

Chemist, Perrigo, 1999 to 2000. Quality Service Department of a pharmaceutical laboratory. Conducted analysis of raw materials used in the production of pharmaceutical drugs and the analysis of finished products. Performed testing on raw materials requiring confirmation of certificate of analysis.

Chemist, Safety-Kleen, 1997 to 1999. An environmental laboratory. Performed analysis of groundwater and wastewater. Coordinated analysis of respective samples with Project Managers. Maintained and calibrated instruments.

Teaching Assistant, University of Detroit Mercy, 1997 to 1998. Chemistry laboratory. Supervised student laboratory activities. Administered and graded exams. Prepared solutions and standards. Managed 40 people.

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