Bryan J. Kessler

Senior Quality Control Chemist

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Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Detail-oriented professional with proven expertise in developing quality control processes to ensure product safety, purity, and efficacy. Adept at efficiently performing complex chemical analyses by leveraging advanced laboratory equipment. Instrumental in facilitating internal and external audits, mentoring high-performing teams, and verifying compliance with cGMP and FDA standards. Skilled researcher with a solid understanding of synthesis patterns and properties determination. Proficient in utilizing unique approaches to propose robust solutions for quality control challenges. Refined communicator; equipped with interpersonal and time management skills, while thriving in challenging and fast-paced environments.

Areas of Expertise

Quality Assurance

Analytical Chemistry

Instrumentation & Calibration

Process Optimization

Chemical & Data Analysis

Method Development & Validation

Microsoft Office Suite

Regulatory Compliance

Hazardous Waste Management

Professional Experience

International Vitamin Corporation, Philadelphia, PA 2016 – Present

Quality Control Chemist

Conduct quality control analysis on final products and stability samples by employing techniques in compliance with USP and FDA regulations. Facilitate customer/regulatory audits, examine data, and resolve issues for various investigations. Perform in-house testing by leveraging USP and FCC methods. Document and report deviations from quality standards.

Efficiently devised protocols and executed validations/verifications for new methods and products in accordance with USP, FDA, and ICH regulations.

Created automated system for safe disposal of hazardous waste and procurement of new chemicals.

Optimized result generation and reporting processes by developing spreadsheets and documents.

Maintained quality standards by identifying laboratory deviations and out-of-specifications.

Drove professional development by mentoring new staff on analytical equipment.

Johnson Matthey Pharmaceuticals, West Deptford, NJ 2015 – 2016

Quality Control Chemist

Ensured safety while managing potent active pharmaceutical ingredients. Examined finished product samples as per JP, EP, USP, and cGMP guidelines. Conducted in-process testing on production samples and guaranteed rapid results to meet dynamic product demands. Maintained accurate records and performed routine maintenance tasks.

Deployed analytical techniques, including HPLC, UPLC, LC/MS, GC, FTIR, ICP, ICP-MS, and Karl Fischer Titrino.

Supported seamless continuation of processes by providing crucial in-process data.

Executed timely and professional analytical testing by utilizing analytical equipment.

Siegfried Pharmaceuticals, Pennsville, NJ 2013 – 2015

In-Process/Quality Control Chemist

Conducted sample testing and verified compliance with cGMP, USP, and EP guidelines. Performed analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. Resolved quality issues, analyzed test results, interpreted data, and compared findings against established specifications. Prepared detailed and accurate reports summarizing test results.

Consistently met tight deadlines in close collaboration with production teams.

Contributed to production of diverse array of pharmaceutical products.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

University of Delaware, Newark, DE