Daritzabel Laboy Santiago
HC#* Box **** t Yabucoa, P.R 00767
787-***-**** t ***********@*****.***
Analytical Chemist
A Recognized Expert in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries
A high performing Analytical Chemist with 12+ years’ experience supporting method comparisons, method validations, method transfers, and method optimizations/improvement projects. Certified as a licensed chemist and in OSHA compliance. Exceptional ability to self-direct, participate in collaborative efforts, and lead and train teams. Technologies include Microsoft Suite, TrackWise®, Smart Lab, and Darwin Systems. Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Wet Chemistry t Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Techniques t Six Sigma Projects t SOP t Logbook Audits
Procedures & Analytical Investigations t Leadership and Team Collaboration t Training & Mentoring
Analytical Testing
ID, Assay, Related Substances, LOD, Residue, Water Content, pH, Optical Rotation.
Laboratory Equipment
FT Raman, FTIR, Dionex, HPLC, GC, GC Headspace, Karl Fischer, Automatic Titrator,
Conductimeter, Particle Size Analyzer, pH.
Risk Management and Federal Regulatory Guidelines
ICH Q8, ICH Q9, ICH Q10, GAMP V, ASTM E2500 t FDA, cGMP, cGLP
EXPERIENCES AND NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
PHARMA BIOSERV INC, Dorado, PR 2005 – Current
Global regulatory compliance and validation company
Contractor for Lilly del Caribe, Inc. Guayama 2007 - Current
tReview analytical data and ensure compliance with current test methods, SOPSs, cGMPs, and protocol instructions
tCollaborate with technical services resulting in process improvement and cleaning validation
tSupervise and account for health and safety laboratory audits, employ streamlined operational methods with new employees to ensure laboratory efficiency and essential protocol compliance
tLead team member for Laboratory Method transfer, as well as execute and complete method validations
tPerform analytical investigations and change controls associated with quality control and quality assurance
Contractor for Glaxo Smith Kline, Cidra 2005- 2007
tAudited logbooks and essential laboratory documents, performed cleaning validation and certification tests
tImproved laboratory deficiencies by working under FDA remediation plan, trained new employees on data review
WATSON LABORATORY CARIBE, Humacao, PR 2003 – 2005
Pharmaceutical preparation companies industry
Quality Auditor 2004 - 2005
tSupervised raw material, finished product and batch manufacturing record compliance with current SOPs and federal regulations resulting in uninterrupted marketing release
tCollaborated with manufacturing, warehouse, QC material management resulting in timely and accurate shipments
Chemist II 2003 - 2004
tValidated products in line with established test plan and protocols in conjunction with technical services department
tPerformed analysis testing: ID, Assay, Related Substances, Loss on Drying, Residue, Water Content, TLC, Content Uniformity and Dissolution.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Master of Science, Manufacturing Competitiveness & Major Pharmaceutical Products,
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2009
Bachelor of Natural Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, 2002
Certified as Licensed Chemist (#4945) by the Government of Puerto Rico, Chemist Examination Board, 2003
Certified as Voluntary Compliance OSHA by the V.I.P Group and OSHA Camp Training Center, 2009
Certification in “Introduction to Industrial Biotechnology and Protein Analysis as Products of Biological Processes”, University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, 2014