JUAN DANIEL ACOSTA
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Skilled analytical chemist with robust experience in quality control within demanding pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors, adept at fulfilling both individual and leadership responsibilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Chemist II
Fuji Film
Mesa, Arizona
05.2026 - Current
- Performed quality control tests on film products, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Analyzed chemical compositions with advanced laboratory equipment, providing reliable results for product assessment.
- Reviewed test results for accuracy and completeness, safeguarding product quality before release.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and quality control processes.
- Calibrated lab instruments regularly according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Prepared test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory analyses.
- Maintained detailed records of all testing activities in accordance with GMP regulations.
- Performed instrument troubleshooting to minimize downtime during operations.
Manufacturing Associate 2
DEXCOM
Mesa
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Sets up and operates a variety of automatic or semi-automatic machines including robotic assembly equipment used in the production of the company's product.
- Assembles products or sub-assemblies according to verbal or written instructions, or by following drawings or diagrams.
- Operated hand tools and production equipment to support assembly line efficiency.
- Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices by ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in production.
- Followed pre-established guidelines and procedures to ensure consistent quality in production tasks.
- Follow standardized methods while working under immediate supervision on semi-routine assignments.
- Communicated with employees at various levels to exchange information and support collaboration on projects.
Associate Scientist / Senior Specialist, QC Technical Services
Bristol Myers Squibb
Phoenix
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provides expertise in the execution of business processes using e-systems.
- Provides expertise in the development of system enhancements with user requirements and business drivers.
- Standardizes and harmonizes master data per standards documented in the MDM Configuration Standards SOP.
- Reviewed organized, standardized, and harmonized master data prior to build and provided verification and user acceptance testing of completed master data.
- Review and/or execution of user acceptance testing (UAT) protocols.
- Identified errors and resolved issues with minimal supervision, ensuring data integrity through accurate corrections.
- Addressed inquiries regarding site processes and data management to facilitate understanding and compliance.
- Consult SMEs to provide data and answers to questions.
- Participated in demonstrations and tested functionalities and workflows for improvements.
- Delivered first-line operations support to end users, enhancing their experience with data management systems.
- Supported site projects and goals to streamline testing.
- Assists with the implementation and deployment of training to new users and in case of major upgrades.
- Provided end user training for laboratory and production employees.
- Maintains and updates master data objects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Environmental Science
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
Puerto Rico05-2005
Skills
- Quality control testing
- Laboratory operations
- Instrument calibration
- Process validation
- GMP and regulatory compliance
- Standard operating procedures
- Data management and interpretation
- Documentation review
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Empower LIMS, Chromeleon, JMP expertise
- Particle size analysis
Certification
LabWare LIMS Administrator, Empower Administrator.
Skills and Strengths
Bilingual (English, Spanish)
Honors & Activities
Member of the Faculty of Science Honor Roll, University of Puerto Rico, Inducted to the Golden Key Honor Society. Active member, treasurer 2003-2004, Outstanding Musician in Berkeley Program of Music, 1997
Timeline
QC Chemist II
Fuji Film
05.2026 - Current
Manufacturing Associate 2
DEXCOM
05.2025 - 04.2026
Associate Scientist / Senior Specialist, QC Technical Services
Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Environmental Science
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus