Quality Control Technical Support

Charles Bafour-Kwakye

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Worcester, Ma 01604

Cell phone 508-***-****

E-mail: **********@*****.***

SUMMARY:

To obtain a MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT position in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology field. Having strong analytical knowledge and time management abilities, well versed in streamlining and optimizing manufacturing processes, team player, reliable, solid work ethics, well organized and excellent communicator.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Knowledge in lab/cleanroom settings. Equipment understanding.

Training/Operation Expertise. Process improvement.

Customer satisfaction/Quality control mindset. Strong attention to details.

Production methods. Standard Operation Procedures.

Material knowledge. Safety mindset.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Astrazeneca, LLP, Westborough, MA September 2010 -June 2016

Responsibilities:

Understanding and adhering to all applicable GMPs, SOPs, Lean Operations,FDA Regulations,Kaizen and 5S Manufacturing practices.

Assembling, cleaning,sterilizing and monitoring process equipment as well as making minor adjustment and repairs on the process equipment.

Assisting in reconciliation, reviewing batch records,revisiting and creating process document and process related investigations.

Performing filling operations by regulating machine flow, speed and temperature as well as adjusting machine component,tension and pressure in accordance to the product size and angle.

Training new employees on procedures and work processes.

Loading labels, glue, foils, cartons,corrugates into the correct components and identifying barcodes,prints,volumes, nips and other particles.

Sterile gowning qualifications for sterile core operations.

Performing Quality Control operations by recognizing deviations from acceptable practices thereby, ensuring ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.

Troubleshooting the Rommelag, Cartoner and Sig Foil to ensure that, the lines are not shut down as well as performing hourly checks at stations for quality and set standards.

Ensuring clean and safe environment for all.

Completion of online batch record review and inventory control and reporting to supervisor.

Performing the duties of operations assigned on machinery.

EXTRACTION CHEMIST

Alpha Analytical Lab, Westborough, MA January 2008 – December 2010

Responsibilities:

Extraction of desired components from solids, soils, liquid samples with the appropriate processes such as solvent extraction, liquid – liquid extraction and determining their needed concentrations.

Ensuring that the proper analytical methods are conducted on the appropriate samples.

Determining Total Organic Compounds by using TOC Analyzer.

Performing tests on products to ensure they conform to FDA Regulations.

Following Lab Safety Procedures and Policies to ensure a safe, clean environment as well as time management skills to maximize the progress of processes.

Maintaining chemistry Quality Control records and procedures for each test.

Caliberating, cleaning and sterilizing lab instruments / equipments and preparing reagents (NAOH) as needed and necessary for analytical procedures.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Crop Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana January 2006 – December 2007

Responsibilities:

Assisting in the care and production of field crops and helping to identify ways of improving crop production.

Following lab safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe, clean environment and time management skills to maximize the progress of processes.

Testing procedures and documenting observations as well as assisting other departments as needed.

LAB ASSISTANT

Opoku Ware Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana January 2005 – December 2005

Responsibilities:

Providing technical support in the School Lab to ensure proper functioning of equipment as well as the availability of the right materials for a particular lesson.

Assisting students in making the best use of their time spent in the lab.

Helping teachers in the classroom and supporting individual students on their research projects by explaining and demonstrating experiments and proper use of equipment

Cleaning, sterilizing and calibrating the lab instruments in the school.

Ensuring clean and safe environment for all

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2001 – 2005 University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

BSc. Physical Science.

1997 – 1999 Opoku Ware Senior Secondary School, Kumasi- Ghana.

General Science.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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