CARINE ZAMOR

Work History

Voyant Beauty

03.2020 - 08.2024

Manages pilot/trial/first production scale up batches and processes.
Coordinate with operations for batching, filling and technical liaison with site process engineer.
Capable of independent work in a laboratory setting: process development, maintaining proper records, complying with internal quality control and safety requirements.
Work with production personnel when required , to determine adjustments, trouble shooting or corrections to first commercial batches.
Experience in writing and executing batch records for a cosmetic manufacturing environment.
Collaborate with R&D product development Scientists towards the development of new product initiatives from bench to pilot scale, and full scale execution. Providing technological expertise and ideal process recommendation.
Provide guidance into R&D project timelines to ensure required equipment and resources are available for use.
Experience partnering with internal teams, management and suppliers to collaborate and troubleshoot through any problems in development.
Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.

Cosmetic Essence Innovations/Voyant Beauty

08.2008 - 02.2020

Promoted innovation by developing new formulations as well as managing existing product development projects with minimal supervision
Formulated skincare and hair care products such as creams, lotions, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, and body sprays
Supported pilot batches prior to approval to be released to the filling lines
Color matched production batches prior to approval to be released to the filling lines
Effectively used problem solving skills to remedy batch issues that arose during production
Created certificates of analysis, safety data sheets, and other required documentation needed for each pilot batch
Retained expertise in additives such as surfactants, dispersants, foam control agents, and rheology modifiers
Prepared and documented laboratory batch record
Processing of product approval in the Research & Development lab
Compiled weekly reports summarizing technical data, results, and other project updates, and presented to reporting manager
Managed inventory of all incoming raw materials
Corresponded daily with customers regarding the status of their projects.

L’Oréal USA Products, Inc

02.2007 - 12.2007

Approved materials and products based on test results, increasing production outflow
Performed real-time adjustments to in-process batches, calculating accurate additions to the batch using the test results as a baseline
Communicated the required addition to the operations department, performing the adjustments and the resulting sample to ensure compliance to specifications
Maintained accurate, up-to-date and concise laboratory notebooks and records
Used laboratory safety equipment and understand precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according with local environmental regulations
Operated analytical instruments and other standard laboratory equipment
Adapted written lab procedures when necessary to resolve issues and improve results
Calibrated and maintained analytical instruments, using analytical reference standards.

Celgene Corporation

06.2006 - 01.2007

Conducted bio-analytical assays to mass balance proteins in a complex process for production of novel medical devices
Confirmed the accuracy and detection limit of the bio-analytical assay on a weekly basis
Followed SOP to test and study the key property of the final protein product
Worked in GLP like environment and documented all research data and findings to support future submissions to the FDA for marketing the novel medical device
Developed, edited, and reviewed process and researched SOP's
Prepared process solutions and sterilized reactor and parts aseptically, supporting material generation for pre-clinical trial
Researched and interacted with vendors for the analysis of heavy metals.

Joseph H. Lowenstein

04.1999 - 06.2006

Performed in-depth analysis utilizing HPLC for raw material and pre-finished products
Analyzed and identified raw materials using FT-IR and UV-VIS
Reviewed documents in accordance with SOP's and generated certificates of analysis
Trained new employees in the calibration and troubleshooting of lab instrumentation
Determined stability of formulations and ensured commercial process and development
Supervised and evaluated product submissions to validate claims and efficiency, making constructive contributions to product formulation
Translated MSDS from English to French, contributing to workgroup efficiencies
Maintained regulatory ISO compliance and SOP's and laboratory practices to improve lab performance.