Quality Control Chemist
Resume:
MARIA ROSARICA PERUCHO
*** *. ******** ***. *****, CA 91702
Phone: 626-***-**** / Cell: 626-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position as a Quality Control Chemist in a professional and growth- oriented organization.
SKILLS
• Hard worker, detail-oriented, organized and efficient.
• Logic oriented intellect and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical operations, including lab procedures and equipment, instrumentation, safety procedures, and laboratory practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
February 2007 – Present Vital Diagnostics Inc. Brea, CA
Senior QC Chemist Quality Control Department
• Conducts testing for in-coming raw materials and bulk OEM products.
• Conducts in-process and finished product testing using the following instruments:
pH meters, Spectrophotometers, ATAC 6000, ATAC 8000, Envoy 500, Selectra E,
Selectra Xcel, Beckman CX3, Hitachi 717, Beckman Ion 4, Beckman Glucose analyser and titration.
• Conducts IQA inspections for labels, package inserts, raw materials and OEM products.
• Prepares assay reagents, buffers, stock standards and pilot batches for testing.
• In charge of all proficiency testing such as CAP and API.
• Performs linearity testing and test method validations.
• Reviews and signs out lot files.
• Assists in the training of new chemists.
July 2004 – February 2007 Vital Diagnostics Brea, CA
QC Chemist Quality Control Department
• Conducts in-process and finished product testing using the following instruments:
pH meters, Spectrophotometers, ATAC 6000, ATAC 8000, Envoy 500, Selectra E,
Selectra Xcel, Beckman CX3, Hitachi 717, Beckman Ion 4 and Beckman Glucose analyser.
• Conducts IQA inspections for labels, package inserts, raw materials and OEM products.
• Prepares assay reagents, buffers and stock standards for testing.
• Conducts testing for in-coming raw and bulk materials.
March 2003 – July 2004 Abbott Diagnostic Division South Pasadena, CA
QC Laboratory Technician QC Department
• Conducts IQA testing for in-coming raw and bulk materials, in-process and finished
product testing using pH meters, Spectrophotometer, Moisture Analyzer, Quantum II
and titration.
• Interprets testing data and communicates with suppliers regarding incoming material issues.
• Conducts stability testing for in-process and finished products using Abbott Aeroset.
• Conducts proofreading and blueline inspections for package inserts and labels for product acceptance.
September 2002 – March 2003 Bio-Rad Laboratories Irvine, CA
Laboratory Technician R&D / QC Department
• Performed environmental, sterility and microbial testing.
• Performed in-process and finished product testing using the following instruments:
Abbot AxSym, Abbott TDx, Abbott Architect and Bayer Centaur.
May 2000 – August 2002 Healthline Clinical Laboratory Burbank, CA
Laboratory Technician Immunology/ Chemistry Department
• Performed routine chemistry testing using Abbott Aeroset.
• Performed immunoassay testing using Abbott AxSym, Abbott Architect and Beckman Access.
• Performed blood coagulation testing using Beckman ACL 9000.
• Performed HIV, Syphilis and Immunology testing using Biotek Omni EL 3000 (Elisa method).
• Performed various immunoassay tests using Abbott Imx and Abbott TDx.
November 1998- February 2001 LA Prompt Clinical Laboratory Los Angeles, CA
Laboratory Technician Chemistry Department
• Performed routine clinical laboratory tests utilizing the following instruments:
Hitachi 717, DPC Immulite 1000, DPC Immulite 2000, Abbott Celldyne 3000, Abbott IMx and Abbott TDx.
• Performed HIV and Hepatitis screening using the Abbott Commander Quantum II (EIA
method).
November 1997- November 1998 Roschelle Clinical Laboratory Glendale, CA
Laboratory Technican Chemistry Department
• Performed routine clinical laboratory tests using the following instruments:
Beckman CX7, Abbott Celldyne 2000, Clinitek 100, Opus Magnum, Abbott Commander Quantum II, MLA 750 and Abbott Imx.
EDUCATION
New Era University Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology
OTHER TRAINING
April 14, 2004 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Pasadena, CA
August 2002 Certified trained for Abbott Architect Burbank, CA
January 2000 Certified trained for DPC Immulite 2000 Los Angeles, CA
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