Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager- QC Incoming Raw Materials
Catalent
Kansas City, MO
02.2021 - Current
Implemented process improvements that reduced the release delay of Certificate of Analysis for raw materials.
Exceeds goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Improved the team morale by empowering team members with positive feedback and effective training.
Develops productive relationships with both internal and external clients.
Assessed areas of service concern, such us outside lab testing and developed improvement plans.
Generates monthly and yearly reports on incoming and release raw materials to assess department progress.
Manages team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Provide technical expertise on USP, EP and JP compendia.
Scientist
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2017 - 02.2021
Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
Prioritized project tasks after discussions with the Group Lead.
Authored technical documents, such as protocols, methods, certificates of analysis. Independently wrote investigations.
Performed peer review of routine and complex laboratory documentation. Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance.
Developed and execute laboratory work plans/schedules independently, using customer milestones and Division/site performance standards and metrics.
Manager - Organic Chemistry Unit
Kansas Health And Environmental Laboratories
Topeka, KS
11.2014 - 06.2017
Supervised and provided technical leadership for research and development of methodology for analysis of environmental samples.
Monitored work, assigned duties, and assisted staff with troubleshooting of instruments.
Evaluate performance of personnel and participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process for employees under the direct supervision of this position.
Maintained the schedules for PWS received from the Bureau of Water drinking water schedules for both organic and Environmental Microbiology analysis.
Reviewed new methods and modified current practices required by changes in priorities, laws or regulations and scientific advances.
Analyzed samples by various methods within the unit. These may include organic extractions, GC, GC-MS and Microbiological analysis.
Assisted State Laboratory Certification program in assessing various Environmental Laboratories throughout the state of Kansas.
Head of Department - Secondary Science
School Of Creative Science Sharjah
Sharjah , UAE
08.2007 - 07.2012
Assisted design and equipping three teaching labs for Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Provided curriculum training for the staff.
Organized an annual multidisciplinary project competition.
Analyzed standardized test results and come up with an action plan for improvement.
Trained teacher on use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Children’s Mercy Hospital- Toxicology Department
Kansas City, MO
08.2003 - 08.2007
Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of specimen using manual and automated methods.
Maintain quality control by performing standards and controls on all procedures.
Monitored Lab inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Set up and calibrated laboratory instruments and equipment to prepare for testing purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
08.1994 - 05.1996
Master of Arts - Education
Webster University
St Louis, MO
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education
Sunderland University
Sunderland UK
08.2008 - 05.2009
Skills
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Interests
Travelling, Reading and Mentoring Youth
Timeline
Manager- QC Incoming Raw Materials
Catalent
02.2021 - Current
Scientist
Catalent Pharma Solutions
09.2017 - 02.2021
Manager - Organic Chemistry Unit
Kansas Health And Environmental Laboratories
11.2014 - 06.2017
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education