Summary

Highly effective quality laboratory leader and analytical chemist with over 10 years of experience in a GLP and GMP environment, including management systems, point of care testing and competent with equipment troubleshooting and formulations. Proficient in the use of general laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, mixers, pipettes, spectrophotometers, nephelometer, centrifuge, etc. Clinical equipment such as Biotek Microplate reader, Behring Coagulation System, Beckman DU 800 spectrophotometer, LAL and LECO nitrogen determination system.

Experience

Quality Control Analyst for Baxter, Baxalta to Shire Los Angeles CA Nov 2007 to March 2016

Conducted critical biological, chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, stability products, in-process samples, final product, and sample collected from systems monitoring programs by following controlled test procedures and SOP.

Performed and approved in-process, final container and stability testing.

Investigated deviations and wrote exception report for out of specification results for final containers, in-process samples, out of limits result through laboratory investigation results (LIR) including out of tolerance for equipment.

Maintained and handled lab equipment and devices, which includes calibrations, proper storage and maintenance.

Reviewed and revised CTP’s and SOP’s to ensure defined quality objectives are met and FDA Regulations.

Certified in Yellow Belt training. Assisted in validation of new laboratory equipment.

Mentored other team members and trained new analyst on various assays.

Performed release functions in LIMS and other computerized system.

Laboratory Lead responsible for managing daily workflow of assigned area.

Formulation/Support Chemist for Brenntag Pacific, Los Angeles CA April 2005 to June 2007

Worked with Customers-Blend products to achieve desired results by developing mixtures tailored-made to specific request or improving formulas without compromising on quality.

Ensured that each blend product made from manufacturing meet specifications and requirements.

Performed formulation requirements on new formulas, including creation of theoretical formulations, bench mix development, interactions of raw materials, stability testing monitoring, color verification and etc.

Worked on specific project as needed and other assigned task by Lab Manager.

Documented test results, specifications and procedures for final formulations. Performed product adjustment if necessary.

Hotel Hostess for Walt Disney, Anaheim CA June 2006 to November 2008

Responsible for assigning table for scheduled dining reservations for quest in advance.

Greeted and welcome guests and take them at their assigned table and provide menu.

Chemist I for RCH Research Laboratories, Rancho Dominguez CA June 2002 to March 2005

Performed analytical testing for water and wastewater samples using GC, GCMS and AA spectrophotometer.

Performed biological and chemical analyses such as BOD, COD, pH, Oil and Grease, TDS, TSS, Nitrate, Nitrite and Chloride.

Prepared necessary reagents, standards and solutions required for sample analyses.

Education

BS in Medical Technology, Angeles University Foundation, Philippines March 2001

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