Quality Assurance Officer

MARY AMA DUKU DAPAA

BIOCHEMIST, QUALITY ASSURANCE

P.O. Box 141, Nkawie-Kumasi +233 (0-548****** **********@*****.*** SUMMARY

An adaptable Biochemist who possesses good practical knowledge, and effective coordination skills with a proven record of collaborative working and executing laboratory projects, ensuring adherence to standards, procedures and policies. A do-it-yourself enthusiast who is always ready to give out the best results. Able to work in a team to ensure timely, safe and cost-effective achievement of assigned duties.

EDUCATION

University for Development Studies, UDS Sept, 2019 – Sept, 2023 BSc. Biochemistry

Relevant Courses: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Quality Control Methods and Assurance, Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, Biotechnology, Natural Product Chemistry, Bioremediation, Research Methods for Biochemists, Intermediary Metabolism. St. Louis Senior High School, SLSHS Sept, 2014 – April, 2017 WASSCE (General Science)

Relevant courses: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, English language. WORK EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Officer (Current) April 2025 -

Salom Pharmaceuticals Limited, Kumasi

• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, EPA) and company policies

• Conducted internal audits on the various departments (Quality Control, Production, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics, Warehouse and Human Resources)

• Implemented and maintained quality systems, including corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs

National Service Personnel Nov 2023 – Sept 2024

(Quality Assurance and Safety Monitoring Unit)

Food and Drugs Authority, Danyame-Kumasi.

• Assisted in pharmacovigilance trainings and presenting on how to fill Adverse Drug Reaction forms.

• Presentation on experience and knowledge acquired at the end of the service year.

• Assisted in ensuring that FDA regulated products meet quality requirements.

• Made follow-up calls to Institutional Contact Persons (ICPs) and Patients Safety Centre’s

(PSCs) to schedule pharmacovigilance trainings.

• Assisted in typing acknowledgement letters and memos. Intern (Laboratory Assistant) Oct – Nov, 2022

Afari Community Hospital, Afari-Kumasi.

• Performed venipuncture and collection of other body fluid samples from patients.

• Assisted in performing laboratory tests for patients.

• Operated some laboratory equipments.

• Studied and practiced laboratory workshop safety and code of professional conduct for medical laboratory personnel.

• Entered laboratory results of patients into the hospital information system. RESEARCH

Third Trimester Field Practical Programme (TTFPP) at Baare community, Bolgatanga.

• Survey the community.

• Proper channels of communication in a community.

• Constructive interaction with the members of the community.

• Analysis of community needs.

• How to write proposal for intervention.

Project Work

Investigating olfactory modalities of Cylas puncticollis in sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) for management of the weevils.

• Delivered engaging presentation to both technical and non-technical audiences at Ghana Chemical Society’s Annual Conference at University of Cape Coast EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

St. Augustine Catholic Chaplaincy,

International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS), Pax Romana, CKT-UTAS local. Secretary (2022/2023 academic year)

Knights and Ladies of the Altar (KNOLTA)

Secretary (2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic years) SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Language: Fluent in English and Twi, Beginner in French Others: Hardworking, Confident, High ethical and moral standards INTERESTS

Reading, Crocheting, Cycling, Listening to Gospel Music REFERENCES

1. Dr. Abigail Attah

Unit Head

Food and Drugs Authority

Mobile: 024*******

2. Prof. Sampson Abagale

Project Supervisor

University for Development Studies

Mobile: 020*******

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