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CHANTAL VIEUX-LOUIS

Voorhees,NJ

Summary

Analytical chemist with strong background with 10+ years of experience. Highly experienced in Quality Control and Compliance including wet chemistry and chromatography. Demonstrates excellent leadership, collaboration, team player, self-motivated, excellent problem solving skills in cross-functional environments. Well organized, coordinated, and prioritizes multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Scientist

Kenvue
06.2023 - Current
  • Review Standard Test Procedures against USP/EP/PJ/CHP
  • Review protocols and methods for new assessment
  • Qualify new method raw materials release testing
  • Analyze and release raw materials for early development and human use for the plant
  • Testing of Raw Materials using physical & chemical testing including HPLC, FT-IR, UV
  • Author RMVP documents in support of new materials methods and compendia updates
  • Create Fusion item code for login and tracking in GMM
  • Designed experiments employing rigorous statistical analysis, leading to more accurate data interpretation and informed decision-making.
  • Championed interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, fostering innovation and creative problem-solving among colleagues.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects with strict deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively to maintain progress without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
  • Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
  • Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.

R&D Scientist

Kelly/PRA
04.2010 - 06.2023
  • Performed method transfer, method qualification and verification
  • Performed testing for new supplier qualification
  • Performed water analyses on a daily basis for Total Organic Carbon using Sievers 900 Laboratory TOC Analyzer and Conductivity testing using MultiLab IDS 4010
  • Written laboratory investigation and support through testing
  • Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment
  • Qualified working reference standards against USP and EP standards
  • Troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instruments and provide feedbacks
  • Trained new and existing analysts on new procedures, and methods.

QC Scientist

PRA/RPS
08.2007 - 04.2010
  • Performed physical and chemical testing using classical wet chemistry by different methods including but not limited to USP, EP, ACS, JP and in house methods
  • Performed quantitative analysis using different instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV, Karl Fischer, Potentiometric Titration, Melting Point, IR, Moisture analysis
  • Maintained laboratory notebooks in a concise manner and in review state
  • Frequent use of Empower, Excel, Outlook, Fusion
  • Maintained and observe cGMP, GxP, SOPs, safety and compliance regulations
  • Ability to adapt to high pressure environment
  • Document and record data in a timely manner.

QC Scientist

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.2004 - 08.2007
  • Expertise in laboratory procedures, protocols and documentation
  • Analyzed and interpreted project and study results and findings
  • Assisted in IQ/OQ/PQ of laboratory equipment
  • Identified technical issues, atypical or out-of-specifications test results
  • Performed physical and chemical tests using classical wet chemistry
  • Testing of raw materials for production
  • Frequent used of HP 5890 GC
  • Reviewed protocol for new instruments
  • Reviewed and updated existing methods to upcoming USP changes through testing
  • Verified new methods for changes
  • Reviewed tests against protocol for special project
  • Ability to learn new methods and applied them
  • Prepared and reviewed change control documents.

QC Chemist

Par Pharmaceutical
05.2001 - 12.2003
  • Performed laboratory studies to improve test methods
  • Frequent used of FTIR, UV, HPLC, Malvern Particle Size, GC HP 5890, and 6890 as per methods using Totalchrom, Turbochrom software
  • Performed physical and chemical testing of actives, API and packaging components
  • Maintained and observed cGMP, SOPs, and safety regulations.

Education

MBA -

University of The People
Pasadena, CA
09.2024

M.S. Clinical Trial Sciences -

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2015

B.S. Environmental Sciences -

York College
Queens, NY
01.2001

Skills

  • Chromatography: HPLC, UV, Karl Fisher, Malvern particle sizer
  • Analytical method qualification
  • Quality compliance
  • Written/Testing protocols
  • Creative problem solving
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Review and Author Quality Assurance Documents

Accomplishments

  • Quality Improvement
  • Streamlined process and significantly increased production.
  • Testing
  • Coordinated data analysis and provided recommendations based on test results.
  • Teamwork
  • Assisted Quality control department with analysis to enhance products efficacy.

Cooking

Preparing and cooking meals for big crowd

Timeline

Senior Scientist

Kenvue
06.2023 - Current

R&D Scientist

Kelly/PRA
04.2010 - 06.2023

QC Scientist

PRA/RPS
08.2007 - 04.2010

QC Scientist

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.2004 - 08.2007

QC Chemist

Par Pharmaceutical
05.2001 - 12.2003

MBA -

University of The People

M.S. Clinical Trial Sciences -

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

B.S. Environmental Sciences -

York College
CHANTAL VIEUX-LOUIS