Analytical Chemist Resume Example MQL

ANALYTICAL CHEMIST

Summary

Chemist with 6 years of experience in cGMP environment and an understanding of USP, FDA and DEA regulations for testing of commercial pharmaceuticals. Background includes method verification, new product introduction, equipment qualification and collaboration with environmental health and safety.

Highlights

EHS Central Committee Member
GMP/GLP environment

Millennium software expert
Experience with Waters and HP HPLC

Accomplishments

Validation of Waters automated dissolution system and Malvern Mastersizer 2000

Authored and executed protocol for method verification of residual solvents method

Recognized for going above and beyond during new product development

Lab Safety Team member for 4 years

Experience

MQLAugust 2012 to January 2014Analytical Chemist
Burbank, CA

Sample preparation using analytical balances, volumetric glassware, mechanical shakers and sonicators in conjunction with analysis using HPLC with Chemstation and UV spectrophotometer
Met strict, customer-imposed deadlines, often turning samples around within 24 hours for assay testing of folic acid, beta carotene, caffeine, ubidecarenone, melatonin, alpha lipoic acid, 5-hydroxytryptophan and theobromine
Utilized USP and AOAC methodology as a starting point and optimized as appropriate for a variety of sample preparations including tablets, capsules, gels, dissolving strips, lotions and powdered samples
Performed HPLC trouble-shooting and maintenance including purge valve, flow cell and in-line frit Advanced Quality Control

3M DDSD - NorthridgeFebruary 2007 to July 2012Advanced Quality Chemist
Northridge, CA

Sample preparation using analytical balances, volumetric glassware, mechanical shakers, sonicators and manual and automated dissolution sampling in conjunction with analysis using HPLC and GC with Millennium and Empower2 software, also employing TLC and UV-Vis spectrophotometry
Executed method development and equipment validation protocols for Malvern Mastersizer 2000 for determination of particle size under tight deadline to meet current FDA compliance requirements
Authored and executed various protocols including validation of Waters automated dissolution sampler and Miele laboratory glassware washer, verification of residual solvents method, annual PQ for GC systems, semi-annual PVT for dissolution systems, as well as SOPs, test methods and controlled worksheets for transdermal drug delivery system group
Managed investigation of OOS and complaints in CatsWEB CAPA management system
Contributed to implementation of StarLIMS for sample tracking, data entry and lot release
Auditor for internal safety and compliance audits
Member of Safety Team and Hazard Review Team and QC liaison for EHS Central Committee
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and DMAIC trained
Received first aid and CPR certification.

California State UniversityJanuary 2005 to August 2005Student Laboratory Assistant
Northridge, CA

Sample preparation and analysis of pesticides and their degradation products using zero-valent iron and sonolysis in conjunction with periodic manual sampling.
Analyzed data obtained using HPLC or GC with headspace sampler via a self-made Excel spreadsheet to determine kinetics of degradation.
Determined degradation products using GC-MS.

Education

California State University, Northridge2007Bachelor of Science: BiochemistryNorthridge, CAGPA: GPA: 3.25

Biochemistry GPA: 3.25

Skills

Extensive computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Designer as well as specialized programs including Millennium, Empower2, Minitab, CatsWEB, SQL*LIMS and StarLIMS
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Stellar oral and written communication skills
Highly organized and efficient in dealing with multiple detailed tasks
Critical thinking and application of cGMP into daily laboratory process and problem solving

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

MQL
3M DDSD - Northridge
California State University

School Attended

California State University, Northridge

Job Titles Held:

Analytical Chemist
Advanced Quality Chemist
Student Laboratory Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Biochemistry

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