Manager Assistant Project
Resume:
Doreen Nantume Tunson
**** * ****** ***** *****, Taylorsville, UT.84129
******.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
A College Graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and a Minor in business at the University of Utah, looking to advance at a career in Pharmaceuticals, Formulation & Analytical Chemistry, Nutraceuticals, Food & Beverages.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
R&D ASSOCIATE FORMULATION SCIENTIST at RB manufacturing
Salt Lake City, UT, 02/15/2021- 01/31/2023
Helping drive technical product development on key projects both internally and with external product development.
Working on developing formulations for internal key projects like Airborne.
Working with experts from different cross functional teams to develop key projects.
Analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating test results to consider their implications on production.
Creating new products that solve real problems and improve the lives of millions of people globally.
Writing and compiling technical & stability reports throughout the product development process.
R&D ASSOCIATE- ANALYTICAL CHEMIST at RB Manufacturing
Salt Lake City, UT, 11/15/16- 02/15/21
Provide analytical support to new product innovations and launches within the VMS category.
Assist in the management of daily laboratory activities.
Development and validation of new analytical methods.
Write both Validation and method Development Protocols and Reports.
Troubleshoot the ICP-MS instrument in the Analytical Laboratory.
Train analysts on various equipment in the R&D laboratory.
Qualify new equipment in the R&D laboratory.
Support the development and implementation of laboratory policies and procedures.
Evaluate test results for suitability and designate acceptability.
Perform analyses and routine data review as needed.
Review general data quality to determine where changes to methods or procedures could improve quality.
Compile and circulate technical reports throughout the product development process.
Managed 2 Assistant Associates in the R&D laboratory.
CHEMIST at Dyad Labs
Salt Lake City, UT, 07/11/16- 11/20/16
Running ICP-MS instrument and software on nutraceutical samples for heavy metals and minerals in the analytical lab.
ANALYST in R&D Laboratory at Reckitt Benckiser (RB)
Salt Lake City, UT, 01/25/15- 07/07/16
Troubleshooting experience on lab equipment like; ICP-MS 7800, Sonicators, PH meters etc.
Perform Out of Specification investigations for analytical tests.
Managing 2 analysts in the airborne team.
Working on method validations for a variety of analytes to transfer to the R&D Laboratory
Reviewing analysts’ data packages submitted in the laboratory
Experience running ICP-MS for metals and heavy metals
Experience running & training others on HPLC analysis for vitamins using; UV-VIS and Fluorescent Detectors.
Experience performing & training others on various wet chemistry testing including;
PH, residue on ignition, loss on drying and ignition, total suspended solids, solvent residue, ascorbic acid titration, total oxidation value, dissolution testing, UV-Vis testing, titration, viscosity measurements, Hyaluronic Acid by Enzyme-Linked Protein Binding Assay (ELPB), moisture by Karl Fischer.
WINE MAKER/ VINTNER
D&D Tunson wines in Kampala, Uganda, 10/15/2014- Current
Ensuring all the factors involved in wine making including fruit selection, fermentation, aging, bottling, and purchase by customers is delivered with true care to produce an authentic Ugandan fruit wine.
Performing Research & Development on what would be the best tropical fruit to use to make in Uganda.
Performing Home-Brewing on different fruit batches for fun and for Research and Development Purposes.
Performing PH & Specific Gravity testing to determine acidity & alcohol content in the wine
Brewed a variety of wines including Grape, Apple, Ginger, Pineapple, water melon, Banana, Mixed Berries, Mango, Orange, and Rice wines. Also brewed Mead (Honey Wine).
QUALITY CHEMIST AT Schiff Nutrition International and Reckitt Benckiser,
Salt Lake City, UT, 12/15/11- 10/15/14
Experience running ICP-MS for metals and heavy metals
Experience running HPLC methods
Experience performing various wet chemistry testing including;
PH, specific rotation, residue on ignition, loss on drying and ignition, Bond fats liberation and extraction by Acid Hydrolysis, Kjeldahl protein determination, peroxide value, anisidine and acid value, total suspended solids, free sulfates and chlorides, water soluble substances, color & clarity, solvent residue, limit of protein and chlorinated compounds, iodine value, ascorbic acid titration, total oxidation value, acetone insoluble, melting point, albumin, dissolution testing, UV-Vis testing, titration, viscosity measurements, Hyaluronic Acid by Enzyme-Linked Protein Binding Assay (ELPB), moisture by Karl Fischer, chlorides and sulfates.
Experience working on stability studies, and chamber temperature and humidity.
Worked with the lean team at Schiff to implement lean principles in the analytical laboratory
Experience with General Manufacturing Practices in the laboratory
Experience with general maintenance, disposals and cleanliness of the laboratory
Weekly management of 5S practices and audits in the laboratory
Experience in peer review on laboratory paperwork
ANALYST in Analytical Services Department (Contractor) AT TEVA Pharmaceuticals (Actavis, Watson) Pharmaceuticals, Salt Lake City, UT, 10/25/10- 12/15/11
Working with the Analytical team in the Laboratory
Performing Instron (Universal Testing Equipment) testing on samples
Performing Probe Tack testing on samples
Reviewing Data packages or the tests that the scientists perform
Calibrating the Instron Equipment and the Probe Tack Testing Equipment
Clearing and maintaining cleanliness of the Laboratory
Familiar with the company’s SOPs, DMs and GMP Practices
PRICING/ PROPOSAL SPECIALIST AT ARUP Laboratories,
Salt Lake City, UT 06/13/2009- 07/27/2010
Test matching and comparing test mixes sent in from different clients.
Doing pricing for clients and awarding discounts
Writing up proposals and contracts for clients
Helping Business Development Managers with Projects and Bids for their assigned Clients.
Sending clients monthly Utilization reports/ billing summaries.
Building fee schedules for clients.
Doing pricing evaluations for clients.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Minor in Business ………University of Utah, SLC, UT 2009
Agilent 7800 ICP-MS System Training (R1722A) Agilent Technologies, SLC, UT 2019
Cannabis Testing Solutions Seminar Agilent Technologies, SLC, UT 2019
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