Chemist Chemistry

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NGA NGUYEN

Hacienda Heights, CA *****

626-***-****(H) 626-***-****(Cell) ***.**********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Laboratory and manufacturing experience supporting quality (QC/QA) in the Food, Hair care, skin care, beauty, cosmetics, and OTC industries

In depth knowledge of the principles and applications of separation sciences, instrument analysis, physical and wet chemistry techniques

Experience and working knowledge of laboratory investigations (LIR), Out-Of-Specification and Out-Of- Trend (OOS/OOT) investigations, deviation/non-conformance investigations (NC), CAPAs (Corrective Action and Preventative Action plans), and current GMP, FDA and CFR guidelines, and regulatory requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sunset Olive Oil, Montebello, CA November 2016-September 2022 Quality Control Chemist II

Perform the analysis of raw materials, in process and finished product according to standard procedures.

Well experience in titration, HPLC, GC, UV and Tango FT-NIR spectroscopy.

Perform ATP swab tests and air tests for yeast and mold

Complies will all cGLPs, cGMPs, SOPs, Lab and Safety Requirement.

Performing batch cards to support Bulk Department.

Finished testing, documents, and reports accuracy in a timely manner. KIK Custom Products, Los Angeles, CA March 2002-July 2016 Quality Control Chemistry II

Quality Control Chemist, supporting the Raw Material and Analytical Laboratory for the KIK-LA Plant. Directly performed chemistry laboratory testing, organoleptic analysis, and the disposition of raw materials, production intermediates, bulk compounds and finished products, in complied with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and KIK standards for quality (QSP/SOP)

Performed analytical chemical testing and organoleptic analysis of raw materials, production intermediates, final bulk materials, finished products, and cleaning verification samples

Performed HPLC, GC, KF titration, TOC, Conductivity, FT-IR identification, pH, Viscosity, wet chemistry and other routine instrumental analysis with minimal direction 2

Initiated and draft Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR), when Out-Of-Specification (OOS) values are observed or generated. Carry out timely LIR and OOS Investigations and Reporting

Maintained, calibrated, and verified of laboratory equipment, as required by internal procedures and/or regulatory requirements

Communicated with personnel and laboratory management on potential gaps or issues when identified

Reviewed laboratory notebooks for accuracy and completeness. Reviewed documentation and reported results of analysis according to current SOPs, QSPs, cGLP, and cGMP practices

Complied with and enforce KIK policies, procedures, and quality standards, as well as safety and environmental regulations

Assisted R&D Chemist with assorted tasks

Conducted stability testing to ensure new products integrity. COMPUTER SKILLS & APPLICATIONS

GE DataPro 2 and DataGuard software, Sievers M9 TOC Analyzers

Perkin Elmer Spectrum ES, spectroscopic data collection and analysis

Hitachi D-7000 Multi System Manager, chromatography data acquisition and processing

PeakSimple chromatography system, chromatography data acquisition software

Metrohm Tiamo, Titration and KF control software

Windows Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook)

EDUCATION

California State University, Dominguez Hills, CA (B.A., Chemistry, 1999) Highlights:

- Specified Program of Electives completed in Biochemistry

- Minor, Biology

- Graduated Cum Laude

Rio Hondo Community College, Whittier, CA (A.S., Accounting, 1997)

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