Data Technician
Resume:
Derron M. Appleton
Plainfield NJ 07060
Email: ads86g@r.postjobfree.com Cell Phone - 908-***-****
Objective: To obtain a Laboratory/Regulatory Compliance position in a pharmaceutical/Chemical Company, utilizing my skills and education to a mutual advantage.
Education:
Kean University 09/010 – present
Major – Chemistry
1000 Morris Ave
Union NJ 07083
Monroe College 09/09 – 05/10
Major – Information Technology
434 Main Street
New Rochelle, NY
Technical Training Project 08/06 – 12/06
Essex County College,
303University Ave., Newark NJ 07102
Major: Chemical Technology
Certificate: Lab Technician
Credits - 21
Wolmer's Boys' School 09/98 – 06/03
Kingston, Jamaica
Diploma - College Prep.
Experience:
Rhodia Incorporated 04/012 - Present
Environmental Health and Safety Data Administrator
Collect and organize information and data (including composition and properties) for chemical intermediates and finished products. Perform data gap analysis and obtain data to complete files. Load data into database, either through excel templates or directly. Perform data comparison between legacy data systems and EHS database. Generate draft safety data sheets, if required, and review with Regulatory staff. Maintain consistent line of communication with key users of various Global Business Units, (GBU) to ensure the correct documentation and classification of all products. Comply with the mandates of Product Stewardship by adhering to the laws and regulations that govern the manufacturing, transportation and proper waste disposal of all products. Work diligently to meet the requirements of GHS by ensuring that each US generated document reflects global consistency and is in sync with other business zones, primarily our EU counterparts.
Rust Oleum 06/11 – 04/012
Regulatory Affairs/EH&S
Product Compliance Specialist
Review, analyze and publish material safety data sheets for company manufactured products. Each MSDS is carefully assessed to ensure conformity and compliance based on the stipulations set forth by OSHA, HMIS, NFPA and GHS regulations. Follow mandated regulations to guarantee conformity in using EHS SAP module to safely and accurately provide information required for WHMIS, NA HAZCOM, TSCA, CERCLA and CEPA. All MSDS’s are released on an as need basis and at all times with the submission or sale of a company product to all clients through the online WERCs system. Perform routine analysis on product related MSDS’s via company supported program; Product Vision, to ensure that they are up to date and free from error. Utilize SAP to track and obtain specific information on any desired product. Maintain an amicable and professional line of communication and interaction between supervisors to meet the general standards of the company and the expectations of all clients.
Dow Chemical Company 08/08 – 09/09
Hazard Communication Compliance Technologist
Obtained information pertaining to company products and substances from relevant sources to create, approve and authorize material safety data sheets (MSDS). Added integral and pertinent information to the SAP system to create MSDS’s and Labels for various regions of the world. Compiled information within the respective systems application for individual products, substances, and for specific global regions which may have strict regulations in regards to the creation of MSDS’s or Labels. Utilized various applications within the vast network system such as WHMIS, SDCT, and Ariel tools to completely organize and structure data in SAP as per the substance or product information and requirements.
QTI 02/07 – 08/08
Discovery Support/Elemental Analysis
Sr. Laboratory Technician
Performed elemental analysis on samples received from our clientele of pharmaceutical industries, following the related SOP’s to ascertain compositions of Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen and, Oxygen. Used analytical microbalance to prepare samples for analysis. Conditioned and calibrated microbalance and CHN Perkin Elmer elemental analyzer routinely as these instruments were used. Performed micro ash (ROI), along with USP ROI to determine trace levels of inorganic elements. Analyzed samples to quantify their levels of Sulfur, Chlorine, and Bromine by titration. Analyzed samples to determine melting points. Performed volumetric transferring of solutions. Consulted with supervisors on an as need basis in regards to ongoing and upcoming experiments. Regenerated copper using a copper regeneration method following the given SOP, which is to deoxidize copper. Performed data entry on aliquot samples subsequent to receiving results. Changed gas tanks as needed and assisted in the cleansing and sterilization of flasks and other glassware. Adopted and attained the knowledge to competently function in any laboratory setting.
National Starch and Chemical Company 10/06 – 12/06
Control Methods Laboratory
Laboratory Technician - Intern
Performed basic laboratory techniques following rheology and viscosity tests on different starches. Used Brabender instruments and NIR analysis to characterize starch products. Worked with laboratory balances, pH meters, filtration equipment, reflux set ups, laboratory equipment (glassware - beakers, Erlenmeyer, volumetric) and general equipment found in the chemical laboratory. Performed wet chemistry techniques; titrations, calculation and make up of solid-liquid solutions for analysis. Followed companies' SOPs and documented results in a laboratory notebook. Received training and became knowledgeable of the safety precautions and practices to safely work in a chemical laboratory.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
References: Furnished upon request.
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