Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
Anas Al-Zarzour
Lenexa, KS *****
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in a laboratory environment involving research, analysis, product development or quality control, with an emphasis on Organic chemistry.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CHEMIST/LAB TECHNICIAN Specialist with over six years experience in environmental and private chemical and laboratories for large industrial production environments. Expertise in inorganic and organic chemistry, research and development, volatile chemicals handling, batch testing, viscosity testing, penetration testing, softening points, concentration, elongation, compound stability, working with co-polymers and Homo-polymers, APP and SBS raw chemical material. Training in various tests to include water percent by emulsion, distillations, pressure flow, IR’s, NIR’s, NIR’s X-ray’s ionic chromatography, HPLC, gas chromatography, stormers.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Oct/24 to Mar/25 Merck: Laboratory Sample / Material Coordinator
Job Duties/Responsibilities: implementing phases of Labware LIMS software. The initial phase will be implementing the Labware LIMS SRIM module for all of our frozen biomaterials.
Aug/23 to Apr/24 BAYER: Lab Analytical Assistant
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Preparing standard laboratory solutions. Run PH, HPLC, GC, ICP, GC, IC, COD,Viscosity, TSS
Oct / 22 to Oct/23 Lab Corp: Lab Assistant Specialist
Job Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing established document control workflow in Master Control to complete the request for changes in timely manner. This includes but not limited to SOP, Forms, specifications, standard works. Support the preparation, formatting and implementation of controlled documents via Master Control in accordance with policies.
Feb / 22 to Sep / 22 Ingredion
Analytical Chemist
Run NIR operations, Protein, Nitrogen, Acetyl, SO2, ICP, GC, KI, and RV.
Used HPLC, UV/VIS Spectrometer and GC/MS to identify and analyze enzymes on various grains.
Runs Brookfield, KOH, Viscosity and Amylograph.
Computer data entry
May / 14 to Feb / 22 VVF Limited.
Chemist
Run Weekly calibration according to Analytical Balance Calibration Procedure.
Collect Samples, Calibrate Lab instruments. Preparing standard laboratory solutions.
Run PH and Alkalinity, Moisture, FFA, Caustic, NIR, HPLC, GC, and Ammonia.
Raw materials testing.
perform a quality audit on daily basis.
Dec /10 to May /14 Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.
Lab Technician III
Run weekly calibration according to Analytical Balance Calibration Procedure.
Run Cold Soak & Modified Filtration for B100, Distillation (Evaporating Method for Gasoline, Existent Gum test for ASTM by jet evaporation, EN 14112 - RANCIMAT determining the oxidation stability of fuels, Evaluating Lubricity of diesel fuels by HFRR High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig, API Gravity, Copper Corrosion, Silver, Cloud Point, Pour point, Smoke point, Density and Vapor Pressure.
Dump waste samples that have been tested and clean containers.
Oct/07 to Dec/10 KC Water Kansas City, MO
Chemist
Performs a wide variety of duties in a division comprised of scientific, technical, and administrative professionals providing drinking water, wastewater, and surface water testing services for the Water Services Department and its customers. Performs routine analysis of water and wastewater samples using standardized chemical and/or microbiological testing methods. Operates specialized laboratory equipment. Documents test results, reviews data, and generates reports from the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments. Prepares solutions and standards by using accurate and precise measurement techniques. Responsible for collecting samples at designated location at the Water Treatment Plant. Keeps detailed documentation on testing. Maintains a clean and safe work environment and complies with all safety and waste disposal policies. Complies with all quality systems policies, follows Standard Operating Procedures and takes corrective actions as needed.
July/2000 to Oct/2007 Keebler & Kellogg’s Snacks
Quality Assurance Auditor/Material Analyst
Maintaining quality control lab records and procedure for product variance.
Raw materials testing.
QC Calibration equipment list: Fisher John’s Melt point calibration, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer calibration, PH meters calibration, Karl Fisher Moisture Apparatus calibration.
Maintain the HACCP records and assist in keeping employees and management aware of the HACCP and GMP policies.
perform a quality audit on daily basis. Coordinates with line managers on the quality products at the end of ovens as well as on the packing lines. He specifically checks for accuracy of document ions, code dates issues, product defects, UPC codes, meta detectors checks, etc.
Jan/98 to Jun/99 National Starch and Chemicals Company
Lab Chemist
Run Nir operations, Protein, Nitrogen, Acetyl, SO2, ICP, GC, KI, and RV.
Used HPLC, UV/VIS Spectrometer and GC/MS to identify and analyze enzymes on various grains.
Run Brookfield, KOH, Viscosity and Amylograph.
Computer data entry.
Feb/97 to Jan/98 Wastewater Treatment, INC (Sunflowers Army) Desoto KS
Lab Chemist
Run ICP and Dionex Chromatography.
Run PH and Alkalinity, COD, HPLC, GC, BOD, TSS, VSS, Chloride, DO and Ammonia.
Mar/95 to Feb/97 American Ingredients Corporation
Lab Chemist
Preparing standard laboratory solutions, acid and Easter value determination.
Saponification value, peroxide value and Iodine value determination.
GLC analysis of Acyl Lactylates and total mono by HPLC.
EDUCATION UMKC (University of Missouri Kansas City)
Bachelor Degree in Chemistry
Related coursework: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chem,
Analytical Chemistry.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Outlook, MS Access, SAP, Windows 2000 & NT and OS2, Spreadsheet.
REFERENCES Available upon request.
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