Q.C. Technician
Resume:
James McClory
Torrance, California 90503
Summary of Skills:
More than five years experience in a college lab environment testing food and soil samples for chemical and physical properties as well as microorganisms.
Knowledgeable in GMP, HACCP, SOP, and LIMS system
Comfortable with chemical, physical and microbial testing.
Experience:
Pharmacy Technician school 1/2009 – 6/2009
Torrance, California
Pyschemedics corporation, Culver city, California 8/2008 – 11/2008
Lab Technician
• Tested hair samples for the five major drugs using RIA method
• Prepared antibody and buffer solutions for each test
Hyland’s, Los Angeles, California, 11/2006-11/2007
Quality Control Chemist
Tested raw and finished products on a daily basis for the production of
1 and 3 grain tablets and various ointments.
Tests included: Identifying the raw material using FTIR and wet chemistry.
(Precipitation reactions, color changes, melting point, titrations,
And Thin Layer Chromatography).
• Also tested Tablets (Coldeeze) for thickness, hardness, average
Weight, friability, Disintegration time, and Zinc Gluconate Assays.
• Tested for Weight variation of 1 and 3 grain triturated tablets on a daily basis.
• Monitored DI water system every morning.
• Organized retain samples according to date, filed analytical reports,
And MSDS.
Jason Natural Products, Culver City, California 3/2006-5/2006
Cosmetic Chemist
Preformed R&D formulations and then stability testing on creams and body washes.
Tested cosmetic products for Color, Odor, Appearance, pH, moisture, viscosity, and Hygiene.
Entered results in Database in a timely manner.
Prepared retain samples for future reference.
Prepared OTC products for microbiology and chemical testing.
Calibrated pH meters on a daily basis
Paramount Petroleum Corporation, Paramount, California 4/2005-8/2005
Shift Chemist
• Performed tests on crude oil and its byproducts which included distillation, % sulfur, API, RVP, flash point, % Mercaptans, color, water, sediment, acidity, % caustic spent, and viscosities.
• Entered test results into LIMS system for crude unit.
• Answered phones, refilled chemical containers, and ordered supplies as needed.
Nissin Foods, Gardena, California 8/2004-12/2004
R & D Lab Technician
• Assisted with preparation of food samples (noodles, seasonings, and toppings) and analyzed for salt and density.
• Performed shelf life analysis and graphed results.
• Checked artwork and wording on cup, sleeve and carton case.
• Implemented cost reduction and product improvement.
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of seasoning room.
I Shay Cosmetics Laboratory, Hawthorne, California 1/2003 - 6/2003
Quality Control Technician
• Assisted with development of deodorants, antiperspirants, and skin lotions.
• Tested cleaning solutions and lotions for pH, specific gravity, viscosity, and % solids. I also performed hygiene and stability testing.
• Tested water hardness on a daily basis.
• Trained employees on how to formulate cosmetic products.
• Answered phones, ordered chemicals, and assisted in all areas of production.
Cherokee Chemical Company, Vernon, California 8/1999-10/1999
Lab Technician
• Performed quality testing of cleaning solutions to FDA and company standards including pH, viscosity, refractive index, and titrations.
• Established parameters for new cleaning solutions.
• Calculated chemical adjustments when samples failed to meet FDA and company standards.
• Input test results.
• Performed daily calibration of pH meters.
• Maintained inventory of raw chemicals.
• Cleaned all testing and measuring equipment daily.
Stella Foods Inc., South Gate, California 12/1997-2/1998
Food Chemist
• Performed chemical tests of milk and finished cheese products including pH, moisture, salt and fat analysis.
• Analyzed % whey protein in raw milk and acidity in cream.
• Aseptic sampling of ball and block cheese
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Education:
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Ca
B.S. Foods and Nutrition 1996
Minor: Microbiology.
References available on request
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