Manasseh Asem

Damascus, MD ***** • 301-***-**** • adpe1e@r.postjobfree.com

Team player eager to contribute 15+ years of professional background in practicality-focused, technical-driven industries toward maximizing a top employer’s success

Profile of Qualifications

Diverse background in Quality Control, Research, and Science with the ability to motivate teams and lead by example to implement a strong sense of mission and purpose that aligns with company values

Offer in-depth understanding of scientific methodologies, usage of testing equipment, and general compliance

Detail-oriented individual with an ability to complete projects within time sensitive deadlines

Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments to maximize productivity and achieve critical performance goals in areas of quality and accuracy

Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to provide superb support to team members, employer, and other relevant parties

Technology savvy, with proficiency in Oracle system, JD Edwards system, and other scientific platforms; rapidly learn new systems and software supporting employer operations

Key Areas of Expertise

Production Management

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Data Entry

Report Generation

Records / Data Management

Career Track

QC Analyst, Lonza – Walkersville, MD 2018 – 2018

Adeptly prepare samples for water testing, environmental monitoring (EM), & Aseptic process simulation (APS)

Frequently review analytical data and reports for accuracy and quality

Enter all results and data information into the company’s database system

Consistently ensure operations comply with regulations and standards; report any inconsistencies to management

Batch Record Reviewer, Thermo Fisher Scientific – Frederick, MD 2016 – 2017

Played a vital role in guaranteeing the accuracy and quality of in-process and finished goods batch records

Utilized the JD Edwards System to review and release products

Entered all valuable data, reviews, and product information into the company’s log book

Rapidly reported compliance monitoring and issues regarding GMP and ISO methods to senior management; performed issue validation on identified concerns

Strategically prepared and organized employee folders and records for easy accessibility during FDA audits

QC Analyst, United States Pharmacopeia – Rockville, MD 2002 – 2016

Conducted audits and Quality Control testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished projects

Efficiently reviewed QC tracking forms for accuracy and completion

Oversaw that all production stations and line clearance staff members were completing work in compliance with quality and productivity standards

Verified the accuracy of fill weights throughout product production

Senior Technical Associate, Qiagen Sciences – Germantown, MD 2002 – 2012

Skillfully performed the synthesis and sequencing of DNA and RNA purified oligonucleotides

Applied chemistry skills and knowledge to formulate reagents and buffers and conduct mass spectrometry and optical density readings on oligonucleotides

Chemist, Alpharma US Pharmaceutical – Baltimore, MD 2003

Administered Quality Control testing of environmental and raw materials, in-process and finished product samples, and stability samples

Associate Scientist, Invitrogen Life Technologies CPI – Frederick, MD 2000 – 2001

Assessed oligonucleotides for quality throughout the entire production process

Used special modifiers including amino linkers, biotin, and hexachlorofluorescein to assist with the synthesizing and processing of DNA and RNA

Exploited various physical methods to process and purify oligonucleotides

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture, Kwadaso Agricultural College

Associate Diploma, Northern Virginia Community College

Honors & Awards: USP Impact Gold Award, CMB Tuition Scholarship Award, Track and Field Athletic Award

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