Scientist, Chemist
Resume:
CUONG (RICHARD) NGUYEN
San Jose, CA 95133
Phone: 510-***-****
Email: *******.********@*****.***
A highly talented and motivated research associate/analytical chemist with extensive experience in supporting drug product development, analytical methods development, and validation.
Qualifications:
• Extensive experience in supporting drug product development, analytical method development and validation
• Experience in aerosol inhalation device and solid oral dosage forms
• Great analytical skills and have expertise in drug characterization
• Executed experiments and documented data in compliance with GLP/cGMP
• Communicated results in written form and presented results internally
• Conducted investigation and evaluation
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, interpreting and solving problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and great ability to function well within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and trained staff on analytical methods
• Competent to work under high pressure environment with efficiency
Experience:
2009-Present Novartis San Carlos, CA
Research Associate II
• Supported formulation and CMC activities through multiple clinical phases
• Conducted analytical method development and validation
• Executed experiments and documented data in compliance with GLP/cGMP
• Communicated results in written form and presented results internally
Skills
• Performed drug assay using Waters HPLC, Empower and Chromeleon softwares for analysis
• Performed aerosol characterization of powder for dispersibility and fluidization by testing for Emitted Dose (DDU) and Particle Size Distribution using Cascade Impactor (NGI and ACI)
• Performed physical characterization of powders for water content and primary particle size by Karl Fischer titrimetry and Sympatec respectively
• Investigated and conducted device evaluation from multiple clinical returns
• Spray-dryed aerosol powders and participated in manufacturing process
2008-2009 Depomed Inc. Menlo Park, CA
Chemist II
• Supported analytical methods development, optimization and method validation
• Performed dissolution and disintegration testing on solid oral dosage forms
• Performed assays using Agilent HPLC 1100 and 1200 series systems and used Chemstation software for analysis
• Supported formulations screening by conducting API and Excipients compatibility and stress studies
• Authored procedures and executed experiments in compliance with GLP/cGMP
• Performed tablet pressing and conducted friability studies
2007-2008 Gilead Sciences Foster City, CA
Research Associate
• Performed dissolution and disintegration testing on solid oral dosage forms
• Performed assay using Waters HPLC system and Empower software for analysis
• Supported analytical method development, evaluation, optimization, and method validation
• Supported analysis of development and stability samples
2006-2007 Nektar Therapeutics San Carlos, CA
Research Associate
• Performed assay using Waters HPLC system and Empower software for analysis
• Participated in formulation activities and executed experiments using protocols and SOPs
• Spray-dryed aerosol powders and participated in manufacturing process
• Analyzed raw materials, in-process, and capsules placed on stability
2004-2005 Discovery Partners Inc. South San Francisco, CA
Research Associate
• Purified drug-like compounds and collected fractions using Preparative HPLC
• Operated robotic instruments including Bohdan, Tecan, and Savant for weighing, plating, and drying samples respectively
• Operated the entire High-Throughput purification process
Relevant Skills
• HPLC, UV-Vis
• Dissolution, Disintegration
• Aerosol testing – ED and PSD (NGI and ACI)
• Primary Particle Size Analysis, Karl Fischer Titrimetry
• GC, XRPD, DSC
• Extractions and filtration
• Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Power Point, 55+ wpm
• Great oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Education UC Santa Cruz, Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry 2004
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