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Swansea, MA *2777 DONALD J. FURLONG adicvq@r.postjobfree.com

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OBJECTIVE:

Highly motivated and skilled with extensive knowledge of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, seeking a position in the Biotechnology field where my technical abilities, problem-solving skills, and analytical capabilities will have an impactful application. I have Thirteen years of cGMP experience. EXPERIENCE:

07/13 – Present Sr. Lab Associate I Rhodes Technologies, Coventry, RI Research and Development

Responsibilities and functions include supporting the entire Rhodes Technologies R&D organization through maintenance of our chemical inventory, management of general supplies, purchasing of laboratory equipment, participation in the lab safety team meetings, escorting vendors, managing the controlled substance inventory and waste disposal, and administration of service contracts. Organic synthesis and Microscopy (Polarized light), DSC, and HPLC testing of compounds. Providing input on chemical process refinement and improvements. Accomplishments:

• Promotion to Senior Lab Associate I

• Working cross-functionally with the Rhodes Pharmaceuticals R&D team on supply chain activities

• Assisting in the development and qualification of a new cGMP manufacturing lab suite 01/07 – 07/13 Chemical Technician Rhodes Technologies, Coventry, RI Manufacturing

Responsibilities and functions included large scale manufacturing of APIs, operation of chemical equipment, adherence to cGMP, DEA, and FDA guidelines, resolving production issues by independent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Accomplishments:

• Gained knowledge and proficiency using Delta V control software

• Proficient at running large scale production batches in a cGMP environment

• Performing complex chemical operations such as azeotropic distillations, solvent swaps, phase cuts, hydrogenation, and oxidation reactions, halogenations, extractions, filtrations, and isolations 10/02 – 01/07 Chief Lab Technician Clariant, Coventry, RI Research and Development

Responsibilities and functions included organic synthesis and testing for the development and improvement of new and existing products and control of chemical inventory. Adjusting production parameter procedures and batch records to increase the quality and consistency of several core products. Performing TLC, XRD, and Particle Size Distribution analysis on various pigments.

Accomplishments:

• Promotion from Senior Lab Tech to Chief Lab Tech

• Development of new pigment from lab scale to pilot plant

• Promoted to Product Expert for several Azo pigment lines 04/00 – 10/02 Chemical Technician Saint Gobain, Bristol, RI Research and Development

Responsibilities and functions included organic synthesis reactions to produce an advanced polyimide from lab to pilot plant to production scale. Maintenance of laboratory equipment and performing GC, FTIR, and thermal testing of competitive products.

Accomplishments:

• Had an active role in development of a new product 12 Smoke Rise Circle 508-***-****

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12/95 – 04/00 QA Coordinator (Backup QA Manager) Coats American, Bristol, RI Quality Assurance

Responsibilities and functions included implementing an SPC program, conducting capability studies on new and existing processes, products, and machinery. Evaluating customer complaints and determining corrective actions. Conducting manufacturing trials for new and modified products and preparing competitive sample reports. Accomplishments:

• Instituted a working SPC program and made significant improvements in product quality

• As an internal auditor, contributed to company’s QS9000 registration process OTHER SPECIAL SKILLS AND STUDIES:

• Statistical Process Control training at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

• Internal auditing from ASQ for ISO9002 and QS9000 auditing

• Polarized Light Microscopy course through McCrone Research Institute, Chicago

• HAZMAT Technician III, 40 hours

• Emergency Medical Technician, National and Massachusetts License (Swansea Ambulance Corps 911 system)

• CPR Instructor – American Heart Association

• Proficiency in SAP, Delta V, and Microsoft Office Suite Applications EDUCATION:

• Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School

• Community College of Rhode Island - Chemical Technology core courses REFERENCES:

• Professional references available upon request

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