Kadel Kotoku
Orange,USA
Summary
A detail oriented and analytical professional with over 14 years of experience in managing analytical laboratories, supervising the overall administration and operations whilst carrying out laboratory analysis and monitoring cultures & samples. Outstanding knowledge of standard chemistry lab management; ability to prioritize work and maintain accurate documentation. Skilled in initiating and performing investigations for out-of-specification and out of trend results as well as deviations from standard operating procedures; ensuring timely and comprehensive investigations in compliance with established internal procedures. Thrive in a deadline intensive GMP environment, multi-task, perform under pressure and meet deadlines. A keen planner with strong background in regulating development and growth of chemists and junior scientists in good documentation practices, understanding client project scope, and laboratory technical skills sets. Solid reputation of mentoring and guiding individuals to maximize performance results by minimizing wasteful practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Lab Supervisor, Quality Control Laboratory
Lyondell Basell
01.2013 - Current
- Leading quality control lab and Site formal investigations and streamlining out-of-specification and analytical deviation projects.
- Training and mentoring junior scientists ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance besides examining sampling, leverage advanced knowledge of instrumentation, and developing quantitative findings while ensuring reliable, efficient and safe operations.
- Preparing reagents, calibration standards, troubleshooting instrumentation, calibration of instruments, data review, daily report review, and numerous other assignments.
- Directing regular operations of the laboratory comprising workflow scheduling and organizing of technicians; determining workflow in lab and offering continuous improvement ideas to QC lab Target 5 initiatives.
- Participating in Edison Site Safety Committee, Process Hazard Analysis and Chemical Hygiene Committee.
- Write, review, edit and approve standard operating procedures to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Quality Control Laboratory.
- Modify, delete, edit and create analytical tests, sample specifications and material dispositions using LIMS.
- Oversees daily laboratory operations, maintains compliance with GMP/GLP standards, and is responsible for managing laboratory staff performance, including setting goals, providing coaching, conducting performance reviews, and implementing corrective actions.
- Documented for accuracy and meticulous attention to detail; regulated in-process batches with accurate additions using complex testing criteria.
- Managed and delivered necessary leadership and training to the quality control team and subsidized quality improvements ideas and technical knowledge to the laboratory.
- Accomplished and supervised the day-to-day operations of both the analytical unit and Polymer unit of the quality control laboratory to ensure compliance with product specifications.
- Selected to Health, Safety, & Environment/Goal Zero and Site Chemical Hygiene committees; simplified Edison Site OSHA VPP recertification and executed Edison Site Unified Permit System.
- Implemented the 7S system and created Kanban inventory system (Lean manufacturing tool) across both the polymer unit and analytical unit of the Quality Control laboratory.
Chemist
AI Technology
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained and performed preventative maintenance on all laboratory instruments as well as met deadlines to support company policy of one week or less turn-around times by organizing work flow and multi-tasking, provided clients with quick and accurate test results following strict quality control guidelines.
- Maintained lab cleanliness, kept inventory of all chemicals, and stocked lab with all necessary supplies. Applied safety procedures to achieve OSHA mandates.
- Settled quality, product development, and regulatory conformance analyses. Organized comprehensive product formulations and technical assistance supporting strategic goals.
- Amplified rate of customer specification compliance by 100%; engaged stringent requirements and educated quality control teams.
- Established critical adjustments for two products; recommended new ingredients and techniques permitted by R&D team; stimulated new product development through planned polymer formula adjustments and architected approved blend sheets.
Sterile Processing Technician
Life Cell Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Administered the production of tissue-based products using aseptic techniques in Clean room environment in compliance with GMP.
- Drove significant efforts in facilitating freeze-drying of final products.
- Applauded by senior leadership for efficacious implementation of 3point, a ground-breaking tracking system for documentation of deviations and non-conformance.
- Documented for preserving clean working environments in both class 100, 1,000 and 10,000 areas.
- Precisely tracked over 32 batches per day and verified project deliverables for extensiveness in compliance with GMP standards.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ01-2017
Master of Science - Chemistry
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, GH01-2005
Skills
- Lab Management
- Specimens Processing
- OSHA Regulations
- Quality Management
- 7S Lean Tool
- Supplies Management
- Kanban System
- Vendor Management
- Six Sigma
- Material Management
- Operations Management
- Inventory Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Polymer Chemistry
- Educator/Trainer
- Product Development
- GMP and Aseptic Techniques
- Team Player
- Communicator
- Trainer & Mentor
- Symbiotic leader & Collaborator
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Data management
- Critical & Analytical Thinker
- Motivator & Continuous Learner
- Financial Accountability
- Problem Solver & Customer Focus
- Strategic Thinker
- Time Management
- Employee appraisal and goal settings
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- TotalChrom
- SAP
- Process Capability analysis
- Statistical Process Control
- Descriptive Statistics & Graphical Analysis
- Correlation & Regression analysis
- Gage R&R
- Measurement System Analysis
- ANOVA Analysis
- Design of Experiments
- Failure Mode & Effects analysis
- Corrective Action Tools
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Certification
- Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certified (LGBC), Management & Strategy Institute, Downingtown, PA, 2018
- Certified Continuous Improvement Manager (CCIM), Management & Strategy Institute, Downingtown, PA, 2018
- Total Quality Management Professional Certified (TQMP), Management & Strategy Institute, Downingtown, PA, 2018
- Strategic Organizational Leadership Certified (SOLC), Management & Strategy Institute, Downingtown, PA, 2018
Timeline
Quality Control Lab Supervisor, Quality Control Laboratory
Lyondell Basell
01.2013 - Current
Chemist
AI Technology
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sterile Processing Technician
Life Cell Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Chemistry
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration -
Seton Hall University
Specialty Expertise
- Gas Chromatography
- UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
- CamSizer & Malvern Particle Sizer
- Wet Chemistry
- Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer
- Coulometer & Karl Fischer Titrators
- LIMS
- Brookfield Viscometer
- Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)
- Sterile Aseptic Techniques/Clean Room Operations
- Refractometer
- Quality Analysis/Control
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices
- Olympus CX 22 Microscope
- Glove Box
- Compressed Gases Cylinders storage handling
- Ziegler Natta Polymerization
- OSHA Regulations
- ISO 9001 & 1400
- Logistics Management
- Safety/Compliance