RANSON JACKSON

Sr. QA Laboratory Technician

Jonesboro, GA 30236

adrps0@r.postjobfree.com

+1-404-***-****

I have 20 years of experience as a Sr. Laboratory Technician with expertise and skill set in the following Industries: Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Chemical Manufacturing, and Personal Health Care.

ASTM, Physical test methods of common wet and dry chemistry experiments and sample preparation.

I am trained to adhere to safety SOPs of hazardous materials, and chemical inventory according to pilot plant operations. I am OSHA (Hazmat) safety trained on chemical spills, explosion, fire safety, and evacuation.

I follow a strict guideline in following ISO 9000 certification standards, calibration of scales and balances, inspections, and methods of developing clean room validations, QC inspections, root cause analysis, HACCP, GMP, and cGMP. Measure, weigh and test bulk raw materials in preparation for mixing large and small-scale batch formulations. Proficient computer literacy skills, SAP, QCBM, Microsoft, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Specific Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Solutions and sample preparation, titration, Brix testing of solid, Salt and fat content analysis HPLC, GC, IR Spectrophotometer, SEM, GC, UV spectrometer PH analysis, Carl Fisher Titration System, Vector and Glatt fluid-bed dryer, surface coating and operation of tablet coating machines, flash point analysis Set up/strip-down of tablet compression equipment, encapsulation equipment, Autoclave Sterilization Process. Proficient use of calipers and micrometer, as well proficiency using twin shell blender, extruders, high-speed mixers/granulator moisture analysis, and specific gravity analysis. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

QA Lab Technician

VERO BIO-TECH, LLC - Atlanta, GA

October 2021 to Present

My responsibilities are primarily for quality activities for manufacturing and engineering. This includes quality inspection, checks, tests, audits and root cause analysis to find a solution to problem's with sampling of incoming materials, parts and or components used in the manufacture of combination products (drug/medical devices) this includes documentation review and quality oversight to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and in house CGMP’s and internal audits. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to be on the production floor and present to provide quality oversight for all critical manufacturing, packaging processes, and or inspections.

• Performs QA release, in-process inspections, and AQL verifications.

• Identifies deviations or non-conformances and ensures the appropriate personnel initiate investigations.

• Clearly communicates issues to management.

• Coordinate calibration of all inspection and test equipment to assure no delays in releasing received items.

• Maintain knowledge of all procedures and changes to specifications related to areas of responsibilities.

• Final inspections, sampling, purchasing and shipping requests, training and inventory quarantined items

• Inspection and testing of circuit boards, cables and box builds

• Upkeep of files and documentation

• Other related duties as assigned. Understanding of pharmaceutical or biotech GMP in manufacturing environment Proficient knowledge of a GMP production facility, manufacturing processes, and/or inspection processes. Recent IPC-A- 600 (Printed Boards), IPC-A- 610(Electronic Assemblies) training required IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cables & Wire Harness Assemblies) ICP certification is a plus ESD technical knowledge and experience with measuring and testing equipment such as calipers, micrometers, vision systems, optical comparator, voltmeter, pin gauges must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, ANSI-Y-14.5 dimensioning and tolerance must have strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Material Testing Technician

Serta-Simmons Bedding - Doraville, GA

June 2021 to August 2021

Perform raw material testing, test samples preparation and organize test sample disposal, test equipment maintenance, data summary and basic report preparation. Assist in the general operation and maintenance of the materials testing laboratory. Maintain complete records of performed test sample and documentation, labeling, organization, while providing guidance or training for other

laboratory personnel with material testing, root-cause investigation, technical issue evaluations, or new concepts and test methodologies.

Perform equipment cleaning and maintenance as needed Organization, disposition, and disposal of completed test samples and perform other duties as assigned or required. QA Technician I

Incora - McDonough, GA

November 2020 to March 2021

My responsibility as QA Tech were activities associated with receiving inspection, labeling, storing, and shipping chemicals at the distribution centers. The QA Tech position required that all products arrive with required documentation, including test reports, process, and raw material certifications to ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and traceability, thereby avoiding non-conformance to the end-user.

My responsibilities as QA Technician consist of inspecting and verifying that the quality assurance documents received are applicable, complete, and accurate in relation to the product received, in accordance with department work instructions. If there are any conformance issues in paperwork received the Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting the situation to communicate appropriately to internal and external customers and suppliers and seek a resolution for the appropriate required documentation. Perform quality assurance review through verifying the received materials and required certification package (i.e., Test Reports, Raw Materials Reports, Manufacturers Certification of Conformance, Process Certifications, Shelf Life, Storage Requirements, and evidence of part numbers and lot numbers) for part traceability and document accuracy in compliance with customer/product requirements Utilize inventory management and client quality systems/portals as an active company quality representative notating material information and/or discrepancies; document and segregate/placards as required review and assign shelf life and storage conditions in the inventory management system based on product and customer specifications. Release conforming material consistently (with the following information: lot/batch, expiration date, bin location, placards, and labels) for warehouse processing (stock put away, picking, shipping,

perform root cause analysis and communication actively with the procurement team and suppliers/ vendors to resolve discrepancies for non-conforming materials as required. Observe temperature recording devices on storage units, (i.e., freezers) and perform required actions and release appropriate communications when outliers/failures that occur. Provide backup support for processing hazardous materials through the shipping process including, but not limited to printing requires hazardous material certifications, labels, and transportation paperwork Ensure that all required reports and paperwork are submitted correctly and in a timely manner to support both internal and external customers for review and processing (for example, Expiring Materials Report, Sampling/Testing Reports) Process and coordinate sampling with external customers and certified labs as required, assist in training other team members to ensure integrity and quality of materials is maintained throughout the supply chain as required * Attend regularly scheduled departmental or company-sponsored meetings or training as required. Lead Encapsulation Technician,

Senior Quality Assurance Technician Prinovus, International

August 2020 to September 2020

Fairburn

My responsibilities included all activities related to the encapsulation of the powdered nutrition products as per formula instructions. Also, responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced. Specific responsibilities for the role include: Operate and clean manufacturing encapsulation room and equipment set up the encapsulation machine according to the validated parameters, operate encapsulation machines as per product batch record following SOPs Maintain required capsule weight and document all in process quality checks, document all process readings in the manufacturing batch record perform changeover and set-up of designated manufacturing equipment comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as trained in cGMP training Wear appropriate safety equipment and adhere to safety procedures along with Federal and State regulations. Monitor encapsulation machine operation periodically and report any abnormal conditions to the immediate Supervisor Follow procedures described in SOP's (Q.C. and MFG.) and report deviations to the immediate supervisor.

Solid Phase Technician

IMMUCOR, INC - Norcross, GA

January 2020 to May 2020

Performs task and administrative aspects of the operations according to department procedures, specifications or work instructions (job orders), including starting up and breaking down operations, clearing operation areas, calculating component usage, verify counts of products in and out of operations, visual inspection of product for defects.

Operates and maintains department equipment which may include Oyster Bay equipment, computers, printers, refrigerators, trolleys, and carts according to department specifications. Identifies and troubleshoots incorrect performance of department equipment moves, stores and inventories product and solid phase supplies according to department specifications, reads thermometers, recording charts and gauges as specified by department procedures and understands source of products and associated chemical and biosafety hazards.

Performs manufacturing operations according to department procedures, specifications, or work instructions (job orders) and completes tasks within procedure/work instruction-defined time frames. Creates legible written records within procedure/work-instruction-defined time frames, verifies accurately product produced and labeled by following appropriate control measures to prevent mixing of dissimilar solid phase components or product.

Calculates accurately solid phase components used, rejected, or returned by following applicable laboratory OSHA safety regulations with respect to chemical hazards, blood borne pathogens, etc. Performs department and equipment maintenance and calibration and environmental monitoring according to applicable procedures and understands FDA regulations and ISO standards applicable to department operations and consequences of nonconformance. Meets achievement levels established for competency evaluations, if applicable responsibility levels defined by competency procedures, maintains a neat, clean and orderly work environment, and actively participates in the training of new employees.

Senior Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

Coca Cola - Atlanta, GA

November 2018 to December 2019

Conduct sensory testing on new and finished products and favors. Perform safe accurate operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment mainly through efforts utilizing Good Housekeeping and GLPs Techniques. Familiarity with production equipment inspection and sample prep for testing, on- line inspection of equipment and the ability to routinely assist production is essential. Participate in the develop of temporary studies/analytical procedures to assist in identifying opportunities for business improvements.

Comply with all standard safety, food safety, GMP and CCNA rules and policies. Report and/or correct safety and quality issues. Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and product my responsibilities including the ability to perform, and document all required tests for intermediate/finish products and ingredients including microbiological tests for finished products and water (pour plate and swab techniques). Responsible for instruments operations (including calibration and maintenance) and monitoring the quality of the laboratory results. Support on analytical methods validation. Responsible for performing Water Treatment monitoring tests and system troubleshooting. Responsible for maintaining laboratory chemical inventory.

Senior Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

CSM Bakery Solutions - Tucker, GA

November 2017 to February 2018

Conduct line audits in wet and dry manufacturing environment according to GMP standards perform testing on in-process wet lines, line inspection of finished products, labels and line processes by evaluating quality and to assure finished goods, labels and components meet all relevant specification. Perform raw material, packaging inspection, and evaluation of regulatory and label preparation. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules. Perform line audits by recording measurements, heights, width, weight, color, compared by standards, inspections and investigate of all incoming and outgoing products, labels and components that fail specification and placed them on hold when out of specification. Maintaining accurate documentation, files and laboratory records, data entry of all production batch records and laboratory results of released batches, labels, and final product. Understand the importance of coding system for packaging, labels, and raw materials to maintain and identify accurate records for production components used on filling lines. Perform physical lab testing on finished batches to ensure that products meet specification.

Senior Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

House of Cheatham - Stone Mountain, GA

September 2015 to May 2016

Perform lab analysis and inspection of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality and to assure finished goods and components meet all relevant specification. Inspect and investigate all in-coming and out-going products and components required by customs and customers (boxes, caps, bottles, and labels) using calipers/micrometers. Maintaining accurate files and laboratory records, understand the coding system for packaging, labels, and raw materials to maintain and identify accurate records for production and components used on filling lines. Perform physical testing and titrations on finished batches to assure products meet specification and adjust batches to conform to specification when needed.

MERIAL - Athens, GA

February 2015 to April 2015

Perform autoclave sterilization process of instruments, tools and equipment used for the day-to-day manufacturing of animal health vaccine and media components following defined procedures and regulations. Formulate and mixing of chemicals, acids and powders while executing processes that adhere to SOP's and responsible for process in an aseptic clean room environment according to USDA and OSHA regulation.

Senior Laboratory Technician/ Formulation

Endo Pharmaceutical - Huntsville, AL

October 2014 to January 2015

Perform small scale research and development batch formulation of granulated controlled and non- controlled drugs. Tablet compression and physical lab testing according to SOP and batch formulas, which includes; operate, setup and strip down of all pilot plant mixing equipment, tablet compression machines, encapsulation machines, and fluid bed dryers, as well as weights and measures of bulk drums and warehouse inventory. Adhere to all GMP, cGMP cleaning validation and SOP's procedures and regulation. Senior Laboratory Technician

Schwan Foods - Atlanta, GA

September 2008 to February 2009

Mixer / Compounding QC/QA Lab: Batch formulation and compounding, raw materials weights and measures, bulk drums, pound bags, plastic containers of liquids. GMP, CGMP, SOP, setup/strip down of mixing equipment. Physical testing of finished material, lab analysis and wet/dry chemistry experiments with the use of quality control lab equipment.

Senior Laboratory Technician

Sara Lee - Forest Park, GA

January 2007 to August 2008

Production Lab Tech: Test products to ensure conformance with specification using standard test equipment, materials, and procedures. Performed analysis on PH meter, GC, UV, moisture test, titration's, solution preparation, specimen preparation, physical and visual testing of production line samples and boxed finished products.

Senior Laboratory Technician

W.R. Grace - Atlanta, GA

May 2006 to November 2006

Production Lab Tech: Testing of raw plastic material to ensure conformance with specification using standard test equipment, materials, and procedures. Performed analysis on PH meter, GC, UV, moisture test, titration's, solution preparation, specimen preparation, physical testing of chemical compounds.

Senior Laboratory Technician

Thermo Pac - Stone Mountain, GA

April 2005 to April 2006

Production Lab Tech: Tend equipment units on semiautomatic system, laboratory analysis of processed food for consumer products. Ensure specification by standard test, equipment, and procedures. Solids testing, viscosity testing, specific gravity analysis testing. Stability testing, color matching, salt & fat content, and written reports on test results.

Senior Laboratory Technician

Scientific Games - Alpharetta, GA

February 2004 to May 2005

Chemical Compounding/QC/Lab Tech: Observe chemical reaction monitor gauges, signals and recorders and receive notification from control lab. Perform chemical test on inks to insure conformance.

Assistant Lab Manager / Senior Laboratory Technician UNIVERITY OF NORTH FLORIDA - Jacksonville, FL

August 2001 to November 2003

Oversee day-to-day operation of 20 laboratories, developed and maintain inventory of chemicals, organisms and equipment required for assigned laboratories and classes. Ensure adequate supplies, routine preventative maintenance on lab equipment, train laboratory assistants in laboratory safety methods and procedures. Order shipments of laboratory supplies; maintain stocks of live animals and assist laboratory manager as needed.

Senior Laboratory Technician

Hoffman La Roche - Nutley, NJ

December 1999 to February 2001

Control stability testing: Trial packaging study of OTC controlled and non-controlled generic drugs, QC/ QA inspection ISO-9001 standards, written reports on batch records and manufacturing plant to conform with ISO-9001 certifications, communications with outside vendors, performed Physical testing on OTC housing, PC inventory and spreadsheets.

Senior Laboratory Technician QC/QA Lab Tech

American Home Products - Nanuet, NY

April 1997 to December 1999

Research and development of generic drugs and tablet compression, batch formulation and compounding, GMP, CGMP setup / strip down of tablet compressor. Physical testing of compressed materials, and wet/dry chemistry experiments.

Sr Laboratory Technician

Colgate-Palmolive - Piscataway, NJ

February 1993 to March 1997

Develop household surface care products, lab analysis and data entry of inventory. Research and developing of batch formulations and pilot plant operations of small-scale and large-scale batch runs of existing and new formulas, record keeping and QC/QA inspection. Chemical Engineering Laboratory Technician;

Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Institute - Raritan, NJ June 1989 to February 1993

QC/QA Lab tech, research and development of generic drugs, tablet compression, batch formulation and granulation of raw materials, weights and measures of bulk drums, pound bags, plastic containers, and liquids. GMP, CGMP, SOPs, setup / strip down of tablet compression equipment. Physical testing of compressed materials, lab analysis, wet/dry chemistry experiments.

Education

Diploma in Chemical Technology

TTP/Essex County College - Newark, NJ

1984 to 1985

Associate's degree

Skills

• CGMP

• Calipers

• Manufacturing

• Calibration

• GLP

• Quality Assurance

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

• Research & Development

• FDA Regulations

• Quality Systems

• Laboratory Experience

• Spectrophotometer

• Color theory

• Quality Inspection

• Aseptic Technique

• Micrometer

• SEM

• Laboratory Management

• Communication skills

• Time management

• ISO 13485

Assessments

Following directions — Proficient

July 2020

Following multi-step instructions.

Full results: Proficient

Work style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient

September 2020

Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Highly Proficient

Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient

July 2020

Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities

Full results: Proficient

Work motivation — Expert

June 2020

Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Expert

Basic attention to detail — Completed

August 2021

Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information

Full results: Completed

Manufacturing: Quality inspection — Familiar

July 2020

Making precise measurements, reading prints, and making pass/fail decisions. Full results: Familiar

Manufacturing fit — Familiar

September 2020

Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles Full results: Familiar

Analyzing data — Completed

August 2021

Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data Full results: Completed

Work style: Reliability — Expert

August 2021

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Expert

Mechanical knowledge — Familiar

September 2020

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Familiar

Delivery driver — Familiar

October 2020

Interpreting instructions, reading maps, and solving problems. Full results: Familiar

Mechanical skills: Monitoring — Familiar

June 2020

Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning. Full results: Familiar

Warehouse associate — Highly Proficient

July 2020

Assesses the tendencies that are important for success in warehouse roles Full results: Highly Proficient

Working with MS Word documents — Completed

September 2021

Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques Full results: Completed

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