Joy Wong
Rancho Cordova,CA
Summary
Diligent Quality Control Chemist III with over 10 years of experience in supporting complex, regulated projects within GMP environments, poised for a transition into a Project Manager role. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, effective communication, and a strong ability to adapt to shifting priorities while upholding quality and compliance standards. Committed to ensuring product integrity and driving team success through collaborative leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Chemist III
AMPAC Fine Chemicals
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced new employee training in laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensured accuracy of Analytical Method Development standards before QC team implementation.
- Updated technical equipment documents, prioritizing data integrity and new instrument training.
- Authored data risk assessments to inform management about instrumentation risks.
- Investigated OOS and OOT data to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Managed inventory of instrumentation columns to minimize workflow interruptions.
QC Chemist II
AMPAC Fine Chemicals
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Ensured timely analysis of urgent samples to meet strict deadlines.
- Developed report templates in Chromeleon software to minimize transcription errors.
- Reviewed and approved quality control reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Participated in integrated product team meetings to address client needs effectively.
QC Chemist I
AMPAC Fine Chemicals
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Delivered high-volume analytical chemistry support using various instrumentation techniques.
- Ensured production readiness by managing critical consumables and inventory logistics.
- Initiated control documents to update and investigate methodology and procedural issues.
- Maintained laboratory safety through proper waste disposal and reagent management.
Assistant Manager
The Laundry Lounge
07.2009 - 05.2014
Vegetable Quality Nutrition Research Lab Technician II
Monsanto Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Led team to successfully complete a project from start to finish with effective communication with supervisors and team members
- Trained and delegated tasks to each member and ensured everyone is part of the success story
- Increased workflow efficiency by implementing new laboratory practices and improving deficiency
- Assisted in sample extraction, solvent preparation, and instrumental analysis of vegetable samples for carotenoid, pyruvate, amino acid and sugar assays
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of California
Davis, CA03.2012
Skills
- Spectroscopy: UV-vis, Varian/Joel/Bruker NMR, Particle-Size by Laser-sizer (Sympatec Helos), FTIR, DSC, TGA, Polarimeter, ICP-OES (Varian 720-ES, Thermo iCAP 7000)
- Chromatography: GC, HPLC, UPLC, HSGC
- Titration: Coulometric, Titrimetric, Normality
- Other Instrumentation: Sonic bath, centrifuges, NIR, color analyzer, flow injector, texture analyzer
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint
- Chromeleon, MASTER LIMS system, LabX, Exponent, SpectraMagic, ChemStation, and ChemStore software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Fluent in Hmong
- Good manufacturing practices
- Hazardous waste management
Timeline
QC Chemist III
AMPAC Fine Chemicals
11.2020 - Current
QC Chemist II
AMPAC Fine Chemicals
03.2020 - 11.2020
QC Chemist I
AMPAC Fine Chemicals
03.2014 - 03.2020
Vegetable Quality Nutrition Research Lab Technician II
Monsanto Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
07.2012 - 03.2014
Assistant Manager
The Laundry Lounge
07.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of California