Process Engineer Product Development

Joseph H. Behyan

**** *. ********* *****, ******* Hills, CA 92808

Cell: 714-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Senior Process Engineering / Product Development / Formulation position in a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing company, focused on solid dosage forms and continuous improvement initiatives.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Education:

- M.S., Environmental Engineering Management - West Coast University, Los Angeles

- B.S., Chemical Engineering - California State University, Long Beach

- Certifications:

- Solid Dosage Systems - University of Wisconsin, Madison

- Tablet Manufacturing Technology - Tech Source, Indiana

- Composite Materials, QA & Repair - UCLA

- Current GMP Regulations - Center for Professional Advancement, NJ

- Shainin Statistical Quality Engineering - University of Dayton, OH

- Core Expertise:

- 24+ years in formulation, scale-up, tech transfer, validation, and process development

- Expertise in solid dosage manufacturing processes (mixing, blending, milling, compression, coating, encapsulation)

- Extensive CMO experience with Jarrow, Anabolic, Leiner (NBTY), Nutrilite

- Skilled in TQM, SPC, root cause analysis, PLC/SCADA, and GMP documentation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wakunaga of America Co. Ltd. - Mira Loma, CA

Senior Product Development Process Engineer Mar 2018 - Present

- Led new product formulation and equipment validation (mixers, encapsulators, tablet presses)

- Developed manufacturing protocols and optimized production processes Pharmavite (Nature's Made) - San Fernando, CA

Senior Process Engineer / Formulator Sep 2013 - Mar 2018

- Improved softgel line speed by 50%, led DelMix mixer validations

- Authored SOPs, MBRs, and cost-saving process improvements Jarrow Industries Inc. - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Sr. Formulation Scientist / Process Development Engineer Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

- Transferred technologies from R&D to production, coordinated CMOs

- Authored master formulas and validation documentation Colorcon Inc. - Santa Ana, CA

Senior Scientist Sep 2003 - Sep 2012

- Supported global clients with coating technologies and troubleshooting

- Conducted technical seminars and promoted modified release coatings Anabolic Laboratories - Irvine, CA

Senior Formulation Scientist Mar 2001 - Sep 2003

- Converted wet granulation to direct compression, reduced production costs

- Led ANDA/NDA documentation and validation studies Leiner Health Products (NBTY) - Garden Grove, CA

Senior Scientist / Process Engineer Dec 1997 - Mar 2001

- Developed formulations and supported new softgel facility design Nutrilite Products Inc. - Buena Park, CA

Sr. Process Engineer - Pilot Plant May 1993 - Dec 1997

- Scaled R&D products to manufacturing, led pilot plant improvements Ciba-Geigy Corporation - Anaheim, CA

Sr. Process Engineer - Composite Materials Jul 1982 - May 1993

- Formulated thermoset resins and operated carbon/glass fiber lines TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Solid Dosage Manufacturing (Tablets, Capsules, Softgels)

- Tablet Presses, Coaters, Mixers, Encapsulation Equipment

- PLC/SCADA Systems, Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), cGMP, SOPs

- SPC, DOE, Root Cause Analysis, TQM

- Raw Material Evaluation & Specification Writing

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