Yvonne Henriques

OBJECTIVE

To secure a promising position that offers both a challenge and opportunity for professional growth. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced and knowledgeable with GPC/HPLC, GC, ICP-OES /AA, IR, TLC methods, wet chemistry and Other bench analytical activities. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment independently Or in a group setting to provide support including problem solving, troubleshooting, and equipment Maintenance. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to train staff members. Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, etc.) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STEPAN Maywood, NJ 05/2016-03/2018

R&D Analyst

*Entered stability specifications for products to be placed on stability for studies on new products.

*Managed the distribution pull of stability samples to & from designated storage conditions.

*Maintained daily temperature/humidity records as indicated in logbook for each stability room/chamber.

*Informed lab management when any stability room/chamber undergoes any excursion in temperature/humidity for investigation.

*Followed test methods according to SOP's (Acid Value, Viscosity, Titration, PH etc.)

*GC analysis to determine the carbon distribution & micro-testing (bacterial testing).

*Analyzed samples including liquid, powder extraction such as Omega-3 fish oil

*Maintained an accurate & detailed notebook

*Prepared solutions, standards, reagent as required for testing purposes. Naturex 11/15-1/16

QC Chemist

* Tested and analyzed raw materials using TLC (thin layer chromatography), GC and HPLC as well As wet chemistry techniques

* Followed established methods

* Troubleshot GC, HPLC and TLC

* Maintained an excellent lab notebook

* Analyzed and reviewed analytical instrumentation data Kendrion Melville, NY 11747 10/15-11/15

QC Chemist Analyst III (Contract)

* Performed testing on in-process and stability samples using methods that required the use of HPLCs, GC, spectrophotometers, plate readers and electrophoresis equipment

* Performed release testing on raw materials required for use in the manufacturing process as Specified in USP and EP monographs

* Performed routine laboratory duties to support the overall function of the chemistry Laboratory such as maintenance of equipment and pipettes

* Performed routine laboratory functions such as pH and buffer preparation as specified in Appropriate SOPs

FCC Environmental Inc. Bayonne, NJ 07002 03/14-12/14 Laboratory Analyst (Contract)

* Performed stringent testing on used oil and oily water

* X-Ray fluorescence spectrometry for the determination of metal concentration (S and Cl) in Used oil

* Clor-D-Tect Q4000 to determine quantitative chlorine levels in used oil

* Dean and Stark distillation method (ASTM D95) to determine water in used oil

* Flash point tester

* Elemental Analysis using ICP-OES AA

Underwriters Laboratory Inc., Melville, NY 11747 11/1996-2/2011 Sr. Laboratory Technician

* Analyzed samples from various sources to provide information on plastics using analytical Techniques and instrumentation such as HPLC, ICP-OES /AA, IR and GC

* Analyzed raw materials and finished products for elemental analysis using ICP-OES/AA

* Operated, maintained laboratory equipment and other instrumentation required for c GMP Analysis of samples

* Logged samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

* Troubleshooting of instruments and test methods to determine efficiency

* Performed quantitative and qualitative analyses on samples

* Calibrated, maintained, validated and operated laboratory equipment and other instrumentation

* Assisted in method development/validation

* Prepared solutions, standards, reagent, extraction as required for testing purposes

* 5S initiatives, Six Sigma, ISO 17025, Kaizen projects, cGLP & GMP

* Trained other chemistry personnel as required

* Complied with UL safety regulations and procedures

* Maintained an accurate & detailed notebook

Avon Research & Development, Suffern, NY 10/1995-11/1996 Laboratory Technician (Contract)

* Analyzed raw materials and finished products using analytical techniques and instrumentation - HPLC, IR, and GC methods

* Operated and maintained instruments

* Maintained product information in the form of specs, data document and record keeping

* Prepared bulk liquid raw material and finished products specification, SOP's, and Manufacturing instructions

* Conducted stability and batch testing on formulated products Cornell University & Toxicology Lab, Ithaca, NY 03/1984-05/1996 Sr. Laboratory Analyst

* Analyzed blood and urine samples

* Operated, maintained HPLC, UV, Karl Fischer Titrator and other instrumentation

* Performed testing in accordance with specific methods such as ELISA ASSAYS, TLC

* Troubleshooting of instruments and test methods to determine efficiency

* Maintained an appropriate documentation as required by applicable SOP's and regulatory Guidelines (FDA, EPA, OSHA)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

City College, New York, NY

Credits towards Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - 56 credits Evander Childs High, Bronx, New York 10467

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