Christian Macias
Houston,TX
Summary
Scientist with comprehensive experience in quality control and chemical analysis. Skilled in laboratory techniques, instrument calibration, and compliance with industry standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving reliable results. Adaptable and dependable in dynamic environments. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Chemist
Kavis/Viatris/Mylan
Houston, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Praised by management as expedited test results and data needed were met before the asked deadlines.
- Performed HPLC analysis on finished/stability products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients utilizing client supplied, and in-house methodologies.
- Conducted training for incoming employees.
- Assisted FDA during facility inspections/audits.
- Preformed environmental monitoring as well as Wet chemistry testing, with the addition of preparing solutions and standardizing them as needed for analysis.
- Participated in new process development and process optimization programs to enhance overall system capabilities.
- Advised chemists and laboratory technicians on existing and emerging quality control methods to enhance testing and research capabilities.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Mentored junior staff members in quality management principles, fostering professional growth among team members.
- Monitored consumable laboratory supplies and replenished inventory to enable timely completion of testing activities.
- Developed new analytical techniques and enhanced existing analytical methods to improve testing validity and applicability.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at reducing waste and inefficiencies within the production environment.
IT Assistant
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Recognized by management for providing technical assistance to students that included password resets, Microsoft office questions, and printing issues.
- Successfully address technologically questions for over 1000 staff, faculty, and students including concerns on hardware, software, and Computer Lab policies earning praise for accuracy, and efficiency.
- Collaborated with IT team to successfully complete large projects within strict deadlines.
- Optimized hardware performance through regular maintenance checks and upgrades when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Chemistry, Criminal Justice
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX12.2020
Skills
- Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), LIMS, SAP, Trackwise, SalesForce, Quickbase, Citrix, Empower
- Laboratory: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), Cyclic voltammetry, Ultra Visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), Wet Chemistry, Microscopy, High-Performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Particle size, Environmental Monitoring, Karl Fischer, Titrations, Purification methods, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, Refractive Index (Refractometry), Osmolality, Optical Rotation, Conductivity, Dissolution, Viscosity
RESEARCH
May 2019-Augst 2019 Rice University, Department of Chemistry, Houston, TX
Chemistry Intern/Mentor
- Prepared compounds, reagents, and solutions for the experimental analysis using Scanning Electron Microscope
- Ensured lab safety and guidelines in each step of the experimental procedures, as well as proper lab clean-up.
January 2019-May 2019 University of Houston-Downtown, Department of Chemistry, Houston, TX
Research Assistant/Mentor
- Monitored and analyzed operating data form Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry units.
- Conducted electroanalytical methods by spiking a solution with micropipettes and carbon fiber rods; thus emitting different currents.
Timeline
Quality Control Chemist
Kavis/Viatris/Mylan
09.2021 - Current
IT Assistant
University of Houston-Downtown
09.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Chemistry, Criminal Justice
University of Houston-Downtown