DAVAS AKOWUAH
Dayton,OH
Summary
Highly numerate master's student currently serving in the Ohio National Guard with phlebotomy training and certifications in BLS and GMP for pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Recognized for commitment, self-motivation, and professionalism, with excellent communication skills. Possesses keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excels in efficient task completion. Adaptable to team environments, brings problem-solving abilities, customer interaction skills, and solid understanding of computer systems to any role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician II, Aseptic Control
National Resilience
08.2025 - Current
- Perform routine sampling activities and associated data entry.
- Wear gowning, sterile garments, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required by specific activities.
- Read and interpret diagrams, drawings, and other schematics.
- Prepare documentation of activities, actions, and results. Ensure proper documentation practices during job activities. Read SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and excerpts from technical documentation.
- Maintain accurate and complete records (for example: laboratory notebooks, quality records, sample receipts).
- Complete required training.
- Perform visual inspections.
- Use MODA to collect and analyze samples.
- Guide others on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), control documents, and/or other work instructions. Coordinate activities of support groups.
- Ensure that others carry out laboratory duties in a manner consistent with cGMP.
- Perform regular audits of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and/or work instructions.
Formulation Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
04.2021 - 08.2025
- Formulate capsule to their correct weight and appearance
- Assembly and dissemble of IMA encapsulation machine
- Perform BPR calculations and checks
- Monitor production
- Run Mettler and scale test to check accuracy of my batch
- Clean-up work area after production
- Adhere to the SOP assigned to me
- Load capsules into container, seal and document drum and seal number
- Adhere to DEA compliance, supply chain wizard procedures
- Use the appropriate PPE for production.
Packaging Operator
AbbVie Pharmaceutical
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Set up, operate and monitor packaging line
- Load components into unscrambler machine
- Load med guide into cartoner and outerster
- Perform line clearance
- Perform in process checks
- Performance batch records and GMP documentation
- Operate assembly machine including Ulmann and Optel
- Perform all works in accordance with cGMP.
Packaging Technician
AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Perform work requirements in a responsible manner, in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs
- Perform 5s activities and maintain operating area
- Perform visual and physical checks on material
- Set up, operate and monitor packaging equipment
- Operate assembly machine including HMI, seidenator
- Perform AQL, P1 and P2 and line clearance
- Perform critical sensor checks (CSC) Support departmental goal.
Material Handler
McKesson Pharmaceuticals
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Pick and pack pharmaceutical Product
- Ship and receive pharmaceutical products
- Perform and complete cycle count
- Support departmental and site project as needed
- Return unused component to the inventory after production
- Follow health and safety procedures.
English Teacher
Magic English Education
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Act as an adviser to student organization
- Participate in student recruitment
- Teach oral English
- Evaluate and grade students.
Packaging Technician
Masters drug company
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Set up machine for production
- Mark and level materials and containers
- Measure, weigh and count products and materials
- Examine and inspect products and materials to ensure specifications
- Maintain clean and safe environment.
Personal Assistant
Ghana Health Services
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Assist health personnel to run day -day activities
- Manage patient, prepare work schedules and carry out specific duties
- Establish patient concerns
- Assist patient's record writing.
Pharmacy Assistant
Tobinco Pharmaceuticals
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Work under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacy
- Help prescribe medication to customers
- Prepare labels and fill prescriptions...
Laboratory Assistant
Lagray Chemical Company
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Directly involved in the preparation and mixing of chemical compounds
- Work under supervision to formulate reaction
- Report directly to my supervisor on day-day activities of the company.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH11-2025
Bachelors -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Very tactful and has good human management, communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly practical and confident working with vulnerable people
- Knowledge of Safety Procedures
- Has a high standard of professionalism and ethics in the working environment
- Good management skills
- Good team player
- Good communication skills
- Knowledgeable in IT skills
- I have good knowledge in Microsoft word
- Chemical Handling
- Experimental design
- Sample Preparation
Certification
- BLS certification
- GMP certification in pharmaceuticals and manufacturing
LANGUAGE
Chinese (Mandarin): Professional
Timeline
Quality Technician II, Aseptic Control
National Resilience
08.2025 - Current
Formulation Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
04.2021 - 08.2025
Packaging Operator
AbbVie Pharmaceutical
05.2020 - 04.2021
Packaging Technician
AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical
11.2019 - 05.2020
Material Handler
McKesson Pharmaceuticals
11.2018 - 12.2019
English Teacher
Magic English Education
08.2017 - 10.2018
Packaging Technician
Masters drug company
08.2016 - 07.2017
Personal Assistant
Ghana Health Services
08.2015 - 07.2016
Pharmacy Assistant
Tobinco Pharmaceuticals
08.2014 - 08.2015
Laboratory Assistant
Lagray Chemical Company
06.2012 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of Cincinnati
Bachelors -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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