Alexandra Bryce Grando
5420 NE 22nd Terrace Apt 24 Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Ambitious business student with three years experience in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as an analytical scientist. Actively pursuing a fresh new challenge where I can utilize my strong verbal and communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Cosmetic Chemist II
Cosmetic Solutions
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and tested new cosmetic formulations based on customer requirements, including stability testing of products under various conditions
- Conduct pH, color, and viscosity adjustments as needed on cosmetic batches
- Inspect, calibrate, and test the necessary equipment to establish safety before using
- Use NetSuite data software for traceability purposes
- Perform microbiology checks using the BioLuminix system to ensure cosmetic products are free of microbes and safe for consumers
- Support research and development formulations
- Collaborate with other departments: planning, production, R&D, and regulatory affairs to ensure that quality standards are met throughout the product life cycle
- Adhere to internal quality guidelines and protocols
- Approve and release batches when appropriate
R&D Analytical Scientist
Edgewell Personal Care
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide analytical/technical support for product development, quality, product safety, and regulatory departments
- Perform method validations, method transfers and method equivalencies
- Develop raw material and finished formula specifications and analytical reports
- Update and maintain SOP’s relative to department
- Participate in and/or lead one to two R&D teams/task forces designed to improve R&D systems
- Recommend laboratory equipment and technologies to perform relevant analyses to meet project needs
- Familiar with various instrument manufacturers including Perkin Elmer, Waters, Thermo Fisher, Mettler
- Toledo
- Use Matrix Gemini Information Management System to record previous and real time results
- Create methods for instrument software for analytical testing to occur
Quality Control Analytical Chemist II
Nice-Pak/PDI
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Perform routine analysis on raw chemicals, bulk liquids, components and finished products to ensure materials are within the required specification prior to release
- Execute daily analytical testing that include HPLC, GC, AA, IR, auto and manual titrations, pH determination
- Perform and document daily standardization and performance verifications on laboratory equipment
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Accurately login data into an organized notebook/logbooks and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to provide traceability
- Able to navigate through Empower and Total Chrome software computer software to ensure methods are followed correctly
- Assist in updating current test methods and WI’s to further comply with industry compliance
- Initiate Out of Specification (OOS) documentation and assist with investigation testing
- Train new personnel on laboratory procedures
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Obtained and verified all third party pharmacy coverage
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
- Strictly maintained patient confidentiality as required by HIPPA and facility
Education
Masters in Business Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelors of Science - Chemistry, Biology
Iona College
Associate - Science Liberal Arts Mathematics and Science
Rockland Community College
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Experience with Mettler Toledo, Waters, Perkin Elmer, Thermo Fischer instruments
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point
- Outgoing and creative
- Multi-task efficiently
- Collaborate well with others
- Quick-learner
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Obtained May 2020
Timeline
Quality Control Cosmetic Chemist II
Cosmetic Solutions
12.2022 - Current
R&D Analytical Scientist
Edgewell Personal Care
07.2022 - 12.2022
Quality Control Analytical Chemist II
Nice-Pak/PDI
06.2020 - 07.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2016 - 06.2020
Masters in Business Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelors of Science - Chemistry, Biology
Iona College
Associate - Science Liberal Arts Mathematics and Science
Rockland Community College
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