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JASON WILLIAM PRASAD

Pleasanton,CA

Summary

Proficient Chemist with three years of experience in analytical methods, instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and reagent preparations. Experience with different types of chemicals, compounds and materials. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results and writing papers. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Roche Diagnostic Solution (RDS)

Roche Molecular Systems
Pleasanton, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Critically evaluates quality control and test results against acceptance criteria to support project decisions
  • Analyzes and interprets experimental data using various data analysis software and/or applying quantitative
    methods
  • Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in
    critical problem areas
  • Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation
  • Maintains laboratory and all trial documents in an inspection ready state
  • May perform basic troubleshooting for issues related to instrumentation

Manufacturing Technician

American Red Cross Biomedical Services
Oakland, CA
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Prepared production documents such as manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
  • Operated, maintained and performed quality control checks on equipment.
  • Performed data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and shipping.
  • Maintained accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department records.
  • Ensured products/samples are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately.
  • Identified and quarantined products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements.
  • Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples.
  • Analyzed and made decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
  • Maintained accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
  • Performed review of manufacturing records.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Mercer Foods Inc.
Modesto, CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods, comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards to achieve acceptable product.
  • Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
  • Performed standard inspection of first article, first pallet and random sampling inspection to customer standards.
  • Reviewed incoming shipments for correctness to ensuring no damage or duplication of orders.
  • Tested freeze-dried product for moisture and density.
  • Completion of inspection reports for each product received.
  • Used Microsoft Office for data input.
  • Process Pro used for status change of product, notes, and product location.
  • Responsible for customer returns and product rejection.

Chemist I

Bronco Wine Company
Ceres, CA
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
  • Develop, improve, or customize processes, or analytical methods.
  • Conduct quality control testing for wine.
  • Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory testing.
  • Compile and analyze test information to determine equipment operating efficiency
  • Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
  • Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory and field equipment.
  • Assisted in training of new personnel.
  • Experience with instruments such as:
  • GC-FID
  • Enzymatic Analyzer (Arena)
  • Spectrophotometer (Genesis)
  • Atomic Absorption
  • Alcohlyzer
  • Densimeter
  • Turbidity meter
  • FOSS Flex WineScan
  • Autotitrator
  • PH meter
  • Refractometer
  • Centrifuge
  • CarboQC

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Motivational Systems
Livermore, CA
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Direct potential buyers to appropriate sales office
  • Flyer distribution
  • Knowledge of house prices

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
05.2018

High School Diploma -

Thomas Downey High School
Modesto, CA
05.2011

Skills

  • Instrument Calibration and Validation
  • Gas Chromatography
  • FTIR
  • Acid/Base Titration
  • Filtering Techniques
  • Computer Troubleshooting
  • Team Management
  • Process Improvement
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
  • UV-Vis
  • Simple and Fractional Distillation
  • Sampling Techniques
  • Quality Control
  • MS Office
  • Problem Resolution
  • GMP Standards
  • CGMP environment

REFERENCES

Carol Cerpas – Research Assistant

E. & J. Gallo Winery

carolcerpas@gmail.com

(209) 271-5605

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Jose Vega – Chemist

Community Fuels

(209) 204-1430

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Anthony Santana – Respiratory Therapist

Windsor Elmhaven Care Center

(209) 303-5161

Timeline

Roche Diagnostic Solution (RDS)

Roche Molecular Systems
03.2022 - Current

Manufacturing Technician

American Red Cross Biomedical Services
01.2021 - 03.2022

Quality Assurance Specialist

Mercer Foods Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021

Chemist I

Bronco Wine Company
07.2018 - 10.2020

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Motivational Systems
08.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

California State University - Stanislaus

High School Diploma -

Thomas Downey High School