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Christopher Canniff

RICHMOND,VT

Summary

Dedicated pharmaceutical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results and adhering to specification. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities developed over 15+ years in pharmaceuticals and environmental testing.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD CHEMIST

Viatris (A Global Healthcare Co.)
Saint Albans, VT
05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
  • Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.

SENIOR CHEMIST

Viatris (A Global Healthcare Co.)
Saint Albans, VT
05.2018 - 06.2022
  • Ordered, calibrated, troubleshot and maintained laboratory equipment in good working order.
  • Prepared and reviewed documentation and SOPs.
  • Completed physical, qualitative and quantitative tests.
  • Analyzed and interpreted laboratory data.
  • Performed techniques such as HPLC, GC, TOC and UV/VIS on assays and related substances.
  • Advised scientists and management on [Area of expertise] concerns.
  • Developed and validated [Type] and [Type] analysis methods.
  • Authored quality assurance performance plans, statements of work, standard operating procedures and data summaries complying with good laboratory standard requirements.
  • Spearheaded analytical analyses to determine and record composition.
  • Managed and coordinated quality assurance, quality control, interpretation and evaluation of data results.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Resolved routine issues and escalated non-standard or critical issues to [Type] department for corrective action.
  • Decreased lab spending [Number]% by purchasing cost-effective supplies and closely monitoring laboratory inventory.

CHEMIST

Mylan Technologies, Inc.
Saint Albans, VT
11.2012 - 11.2018
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
  • Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
  • Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
  • Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
  • Resolved routine issues and escalated non-standard or critical issues to [Type] department for corrective action.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-site and cross-functional teams in research and development, EH&S, product marketing and manufacturing engineering to establish framework for successful development programs and align objectives across teams.

GC/MASS SPECTROMETER ANALYST

Test America Inc.
Colchester, VT
01.2009 - 11.2012
  • Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
  • Tracked experimental results, coordinated data reviews and produced detailed reports for [Job title] use.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Mortgage Underwriter

CTX Mortgage
South Burlington, VT
03.2004 - 01.2009
  • Verified integrity of applicants' information to minimize fraud.
  • Determined credit risks by reviewing files in advance and comparing data against internal checklists and guidelines.
  • Made careful determinations based on skilled analyses of submitted documentation covering credit histories, employment records and current financial status.
  • Maintained mortgage program compliance with federal agencies such as VA, HUD and FNMA.
  • Worked with processing team members to communicate errors and obtain missing information for current applications.
  • Evaluated performance of less experienced underwriters and helped improve overall work quality by implementing improvement plans.
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
  • Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.

GC Analyst

Severn Trent Laboratories
Colchester, VT
11.2002 - 03.2004
  • Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
  • Tracked experimental results, coordinated data reviews and produced detailed reports for [Job title] use.
  • Compared [Type] products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Extraction Technician

Severn Trent Laboratories
Colchester, VT
11.2001 - 09.2002
  • Followed policies and procedures for daily operations to fully comply with state regulations.
  • Maintained extraction and infusion operations by initiating, coordinating and supporting operational policies and procedures.
  • Liaised with[ Type] team on elements of extraction, infusion testing and formulating processes.
  • Performed quality assurance through analytical testing for quality, consistency and efficacy.
  • Worked with extraction crew to carry out safest possible operations and meet production targets.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Assistant Air Quality Meteorologis

TRC Environmental
Lowell, MA
04.2001 - 09.2001
  • Conducted numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
  • Used weather balloons to measure wind, temperature and humidity in upper atmosphere.
  • Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air stations, satellites and radar to develop reports and forecasts.
  • Anchored live weather segments during severe weather situations.
  • Maintained, organized and tracked weather event data using [Software].
  • Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps, photographs and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions.
  • Maintained deep knowledge of local, national and international geography and topography to provide better weather forecasts and predictions.
  • Developed accurate weather forecasts by analyzing data and using mathematical models and physics to interpret collected information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

Lyndon State College
Lyndonville, VT

Skills

  • Customer Experience
  • End Cap Placement
  • Laboratory Equipment Operations
  • Standards Creation
  • Monitoring Data Quality
  • Lab Equipment Calibration
  • Corrective Actions
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Mass Spectroscopy

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Timeline

LEAD CHEMIST

Viatris (A Global Healthcare Co.)
05.2022 - Current

SENIOR CHEMIST

Viatris (A Global Healthcare Co.)
05.2018 - 06.2022

CHEMIST

Mylan Technologies, Inc.
11.2012 - 11.2018

GC/MASS SPECTROMETER ANALYST

Test America Inc.
01.2009 - 11.2012

Mortgage Underwriter

CTX Mortgage
03.2004 - 01.2009

GC Analyst

Severn Trent Laboratories
11.2002 - 03.2004

Extraction Technician

Severn Trent Laboratories
11.2001 - 09.2002

Assistant Air Quality Meteorologis

TRC Environmental
04.2001 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

Lyndon State College

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