Chemist

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as an analytical chemist that allows for professional growth and personal creativity.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Modern Analytical Tools

HPLC, UPLC (Waters and Agilent with UV, PDA detectors)

Dissolution, Bio-Dissolution (Distek, Vankel, etc)

Spectral Analysis (FTIR, UV-Vis,), Particle Size analysis (Simpatec Laser Analyzer, Sonic Sifter, Sieve analysis)

Familiar with designing, conducting and reporting GLP/GMP- compliant studies and quality control

Experienced PC user: Millennium, Empower III, UPLC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Good communication skills and recognized role model for teamwork

Knowledge of active pharmaceutical ingredients, qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical dosage solid forms, suspensions, intermediates and raw materials

EXPERIENCE

JNJ/Avantor September 2016-Present

Stability Department

Associate Scientist

Perform several quantitative and qualitative chemical analytical tests

Performs routine maintenance on HPLC equipment and systems

Dissolution and Assay for suspensions and tablet dosage

Perform Appearance inspections and testing of finished products

Perform Operation and maintenance of Package Integrity equipment.

Calibration of essentials laboratory equipment

Stability Testing using Empower 3

Enter data/spreadsheets into eLIMS

Participate in internal assessments, audits and investigations.

Reckitt Benckiser June 2007 – July 2016

Hygiene Personal & Surface - Operations & Testing

Chemist

Performed HPLC analysis for Lavatory Care (Liquids and Solids)

Reviewed and approved analytical work protocol

Performed analysis for General Purpose Cleaners, Wipes and Specialties Departments

Performed method development support, validation of formulations and method transfer

Stability Testing

Performed troubleshooting related to product, instruments and test methods

Coordinated with project team members to ensure goals are met and projects completed in timely manner

Assessed and solved various technical problems for Category Development Group

Successfully completed projects with positive feedback from team members and manager

TEVA Pharmaceuticals Inc. December 1999 – April 2007

ARD/QC Departments

Chemist

Supporting method development and validation of analytical procedure for Assay, Related Compounds

Dissolution, content uniformity for raw materials, bulk substances, suspensions and tablet dosage forms

Raw material, intermediate and finished products testing, cleaning verification

Stability testing, analysis of raw material and finished product

Knowledgeable with instrument calibration techniques

Monitor Departmental Safety Program

Familiar with analytical equipment qualification (OQ and PQ) in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and cGMP

Trained and certified in Hazardous Materials: classification and packaging as it relates to DOT regulations

Knowledgeable in FDA regulation and guidelines to write technical reports

Conduct experimental work to evaluate stability of drug substance

Analysis of purified water in accordance with USP/EP

Regularly updating the stability data report and accurately recording the analytical results

Karl Fisher titration

EDUCATION

Nyack College, Nyack, NY

B.S. Management

University of Rochester, NY

Environmental Science

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