Fareeha Rizvi

972-***-**** E: adhhl6@r.postjobfree.com

Lewisville, TX 75056

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Experienced scientist with over three years of experience in pharmaceutical and food industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

SKILLS Research and Development

Strong familiarity with HPLC, GC-

MS, FTIR, ICP-MS, UV-VIS, KF

Problem solving and critical

thinking

Formulations

Method Validation

Equipment calibration &

maintenance

New product formulation

Operational improvement

Team management

Customer service

CGMP, GLP

FDA, HIPPA, EPA regulations

Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS

Project, Minitab, LIMS

Communication, written and verbal

Technical writing

Quality Assurance

Project organization

Strong verbal and written

communication skills

Process improvement

WORK HISTORY QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST 02/2019 to 05/2019 Air Liquide Healthcare America Corporation Dallas, TX

Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.

Assisted with execution of quality unit activities associated with FDA and ISO government regulations.

Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products.

Operated specialized scientific equipment and performed complex procedures to execute high-level analytical testing tasks.

Performed technical laboratory functions such as sample preparation and analysis of silica based material in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.

Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.

QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST 02/2018 to 06/2018

Mary Kay Dallas, TX

Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.

Calibrated HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, KF equipment on regular basis and documented readings and adjustments to improve equipment accuracy.

Operated specialized scientific equipment and performed complex procedures to execute high-level analytical testing tasks.

Conducted experiments such as stability testing in laboratory environment for product development purposes.

Developed team communications and information for weekly meetings.

Identified, developed and deployed solutions to stability projects.

Monitored consumable laboratory supplies and replenished inventory to enable timely completion of testing activities.

Developed lab reports based on testing observations.

Analyzed lab test findings to monitor quality and provide reports for the industry.

CHEMIST 12/2016 to 06/2017

Agricen Sciences Pilot Point, TX

Sample preparation and testing following the SOP standards •Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.

Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.

Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.

Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.

Engaged in research activities to develop innovative fertilizing technologies and identify new opportunities and application methodologies. SCIENTIST I 05/2016 to 12/2016

Alcon Ft.Worth, TX

Identified, developed and deployed analytical solutions to intraocular lens research projects in a FDA regulated environment.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative experiments including pH, osmolality, water content, contact angle and package condition in laboratory environment for product development purposes.

Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.

Analyzed samples using HPLC, uHPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, Karl Fischer titrations and Soxhlet Extractions.

Effectively communicated with the team of executives through technical reports and presentations to ensure the consistency of results of in- progress products.

Actively participated in on-going audits by ensuring the safety, productivity and cleanliness.

Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SCIENTIST I 10/2015 to 05/2016

Abbott Labs Irving, TX

Successfully demonstrated the ability to prepare technical documents used for lab processes, report results and regulatory requirements in development and improvement of reagent manufacturing processes and products.

Investigated standard complaints by identifying and prioritizing medical and reportable complaints, supporting ticket trending process and maintaining quality records by running weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

Efficiently implemented defined procedures and protocols to perform testing and data analysis in support of root cause identification and problem resolution.

Undertook multiple technical tasks of a similar nature to complete investigations.

Provided audit inputs and support as required.

Demonstrated the ability to work in a team and as an individual contributor with highly organized and problem solving skills in a fast paced changing environment.

Proactively contributed to design control or process/product improvement activities and investigations.

Performed and supported test/process method modifications; recognized adverse trends/emerging issues; and proposed/implemented solutions.

Provided technical support diligently with standard work practices (defined procedures; protocols; Ops) to perform testing and data analysis in support of root cause identification and problem resolution and providing quality assurance testing for the on market clinical chemistry products.

Consistently met the day-to-day demands by operating quality control procedures for new instruments (C-4000, C-8000 and C-1600)and updated existing procedures to improve accuracy of the results.

Effectively communicated with customers and team member to ensure industry regulatory standards.

TECHNICAL WRITER 06/2015 to 09/2015

Alcon Ft. Worth, TX

Provided technical writing assistance to senior scientists remediating compliance gaps for the Comprehensive Product Assessment and Testing

(CPAT) audit in a FDA regulated environment.

Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Worked with multiple databases in order to pull large data sets and other research literature in order to write, edit and validate technical reports.

Collaborated with the team to strengthen and update the content in standard operation procedures in-progress technical reports according to ISO guidelines.

Created standard approval database reports on routine basis to ensure the accuracy of quantitative and qualitative data of regular and intraocular cataract lenses (IOLs).

Routinely extracted, transferred, tabulated and organized large data sets from four different databases and archived lab notebooks to create updated technical reports.

Involved in searching the archived data in LIMS and MS Excel and reponsible for the maintenance of database of completed studies.

Managed documents using SharePoint drive.

Reviewed customers complaints for safety issues, non-conformances and CAPAs for effectiveness.

Highly maintained confidentiality in dealing with regulatory and clinical documents.

Assisted scientists with investigation of the Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out- of-Expectation (OOE) and Out-of-Trend (OOT) results. R&D SCIENTIST 08/2012 to 08/2013

PepsiCo Plano, TX

Efficiently performed routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials, in- progress and finished formulations by completing over 23 different qualitative and quantitative tests including chemical, microbial and rheological tests.

Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction.

Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging.

Formulated granola bars and binder syrup recipes to deliver optimal flavor systems, complying with cost, product design and sensory and regulatory requirements.

Worked with different scientific literature databases in order to extract literature relevant to creating, editing and validating technical reports.

Prepared lab-scale samples of binder syrups with different formulations to analyze the effects and stability (shelf-life) of different ingredients.

Actively participated as a sensory panelist to evaluate the product's quality including packaging, appearance, and taste of the finished products.

Extensive usuage of HPLC, GC-MS, UV-VIS, KF, texture analyzer, Physical 301 rheometer, RVA, salt particle counter, and microscopes.

Effectively communicated with other lab technicians and the executive team through technical reports and formal presentations to constantly update the team with the overall progress.

Maintained proper documentation of laboratory data, complete testing, data evaluation and LIMS reporting using MS Excel, Minitab and LIMS system.

Practiced quality assurance on routinely basis by reviewing completed documents of other technicians and checking for meeting specification requirements and errors.

Adhered to company's SOPs and practiced cGMPs and cGLPs on a daily basis.

Initiated improvements to existing procedures by add more quantitative testing for the binder syrups which to more information about the product's quality.

QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST 12/2011 to 06/2012

Ecolab Garland, TX

Prepared, reviewed and maintained certificate of analysis (COA) for the raw material and finished products.

Advised chemists and laboratory technicians on existing and emerging quality control methods to enhance testing and research capabilities.

Performed quality control checks on the regulatory binders to ensure proper documents are placed and responded to findings in critical documents.

Performed chemical and instrumental tests on the detergent blocks, solitaire and liquid detergent samples to ensure the products' quality.

Maintained quality assurance with proper documentation such as adhering to SOPS, reviewing other technicians work to ensure the accuracy of results, reporting any deviating or suspicious data to management, and keeping the databases and instruments logs up to date at all times.

Reviewed, generated and maintained certificate of analysis (COAs) of the raw materials and finished products for regulatory/compliance purposes.

Efficiently performed and completed all duties including sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and data processing in a fast-paced working environment.

Routinely performed audits of the manufacturing areas and the warehouse to ensure safety, productivity and cleanliness.

Efficient use of analytical instruments such as UV-VIS and HPLC including performing system suitability and data analysis to determine the presence and quantity of the active ingredients and detect impurities.

Effectively communicated with mixers, technicians and supervisors to ensure efficient productivity and overall standards of the workplace. QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST 11/2010 to 02/2011

Mikart Atlanta, GA

Analytical testing such as assay testing, dissolution, hardness, content uniformity.

Equipment: GC/MS, HPLC, UV-VIS, Centrifuge, Dissolution tanks, PH meter, etc.

Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality. EDUCATION Master of Science Project Management 07/2020 St. Mary's Univeristy of Minnesota, Winona, MN

B.S Chemistry & Mathematics

Kennesaw State University

AFFILIATIONS Project Management Institute

Toastmasters

American Chemical Society

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