Objective

To obtain a Chemical Compounder/Machine Operator position where I can apply my extensive experience, knowledge and skills.

Key Skills

Over twenty-five years of experience

●Dependable, reliable and professional

●Certified welder

●Safety procedures awareness

●General Pharmacy Dispensing experience

●Ability to work in a high noise environment

●Mechanical troubleshooting/production experience

●Chemical processing/compounding

●Heavy machinery operation

●Knowledge of machine parts/adjustments

●Ability to quickly master new skills

Excellent communication and detail oriented

Experience

Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL

Blender II (August 24, 2020- April 26, 2021)

Performed blinding duties without direct supervision. Blending batch records and day to day activities as directed by the manufacturing management. Recorded data per FDA good documentation practices. Identified mistakes and immediately brought to the attention of supervisor/management. Accurately counted production or inventory items and recorded results. Cleaned tanks or ancillary equipment and performed any other duties management deems necessary to support company activities. . Audited and corrected any discrepancies in batch records, cleaning records, logbooks, etc. with minimal errors.

Bausch Health US, LLC, Tampa, FL

Compounder II (2019- 2020)

Perform compounding activities per batch documentation. Compound batches proficiently at various levels while working with sterile and non-sterile products. Perform batch and activity Level 1 trainings. Review and verify batch documentation. Properly sterilize, clean and test equipment and machinery. Perform monitoring to ensure high quality production. I work well independently and with my team to diligently fulfill my responsibilities.

Lonza (Capsugel), Tampa, FL

Operator II (2016-2019)

Operated the Xcelodose Micro dosing encapsulation machine; Mf 30/ AL 90 Manual encapsulation and compounding/ Granulation. Experience with compression, in process checks for quality control purposes, and disintegration testing. Followed protocols and standard operating procedures to ensure high quality batch production and compliance.

Par Pharmaceuticals (Endo), Spring Valley. NY

Compression/Granulation Operator (2014 – 2016)

Operated the Encapsulator (index)/Kikusui Libra. Also, operated the Bosch KKE 2500 for capsule weighing. Assisted with the processing and production of products. Followed good manufacturing practices to ensure product compliance. Operated manufacturing equipment per SOPs. Applied my knowledge and skills to increase efficiency and product quality.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Pomona, NY

Senior Manufacture Operator (2003 to 2014)

Mixed specified qualities of liquid chemicals to create aerosol products. Collette operation set up. Mixer/Granulator, Fitzmill Machine and Gemco Double Cone Blenders. Perform sample test to ensure Quality Assurance. Followed assembly and operating procedure for the Russell Finex, Compact Sieve/Airlock and Sieve/Static Sieve.Operation of liquid filled, banded, hard gelatin capsule production. I have operation knowledge of the Vector/Freun Spir-A-Flow #2, SFC-300. Experience with set-up and operation of the Kikusui Libra tablet presses.

Avon, Suffem, NY

Chemical Processor (1994 to 2003)

Read and mixed formulas to make lipstick batches. Prepared and made product batches to keep production lines running. Delivered accurate ingredient levels to production lines for making batches that reduce waiting time for the final drug testing. Trained employees at Ohio location on current proceeding techniques resulting in increased production and efficiency. Used creativity when making different quantities of lipstick batches by determining sixe of mixing kettle to be used reducing processing time by 50%.

Mechanic Line Tender (1994- 1997)

Repaired and maintained light assembly equipment reducing downtime by 15%. Performed repairs to clean machinery jams, which increased batch productivity.

Education

Boces - West Nyack, NY

Electronics Certificate/ Welding Certificate

References

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