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Klaribell Cuadrado Rivera

Humacao,PR

Summary

Results-Oriented Professional with Quality Control experience for multinational manufacturing industry. Possess hands-on expertise in analytical testing of raw material, finished product, stability, and validations. Broad working knowledge and full trained in GMPs, SOPs, GLPs, FDA, ACS regulations, European, Japanese and US Pharmacopoeias, laboratory techniques, statistical methods, project management, and Lean 5S methodology. Proven performer in a fast-paced regulated environment, ability to work under pressure, manages multiple priorities, and produce top quality work. Possess management and leadership skills, as well as effective communication. Full skilled in computer systems: MS Office, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Excel. Strong exposure to software such as: LIMS, Empower, Lab X, SAP, e-Lab. Bilingual: English and Spanish. Seasoned Specialist offering 18 years of comprehensive experience interpreting and implementing quality assurance standards and investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues. Practiced and knowledgeable professional possessing excellent problem solving and analytical skills paired with strong knowledge of QA terms, tools and methodologies. Committed to improving overall business processes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist Chemical Laboratory Analyst

Bristol Myers Squibb
Humacap, PR
03.2014 - Current
  • Perform analytical methods and reported data for raw material, finish product and cleaning area
  • Use of different pharmacopeias such as: European, Japanese, British, and US to perform testing of the products
  • Daily tasks included: description, appearance, UV, assay, bulk and tapped density, disintegration, dissolution, pH, LOD, LOI, ROI, heavy metal, water content, melting range, titration, limit of Iron etc.… Preparation and standardization of different solutions
  • Also different assay and analysis using HPLC, GC, Malvern 3000, FTIR, UV, Karl Fisher, Dissolution Baths, Polarimeters, etc.… equipment's
  • Coordination of the different testing of the products
  • Reported the data following the GMP regulations.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Trained new personnel on proper lab safety practices, instrumentation usage, operation protocols and more.
  • Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.

Manager Compliance, Special Assigment

Bristol Myers Squibb
Humacao, PR
08.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assures the site quality system are in place to avoid any possible regulatory compliance situation
  • Manage different quality system and programs such as: Change Control, Quality Agreements, Risk Assessment, Annual Product Quality Review, and others as assigned.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Provide advice and service to all operating departments to assure compliance with cGMP and other regulations.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and approves plant operating document such as SOP's, qualification reports, change control
  • Active participation in different audits
  • Carrying out walkthrough in different areas.

Scientist 1

Janssen Ortho LLC
Gurabo, PR
04.2012 - 02.2014
  • Perform chemical and physical analysis following instrumentation: HPLC, UPLC, H'CLASS with Empower 2 for acquisition and data analysis, Multidose Dissolution Bath G3, MalvernParticle Size, IR, UV/Vis, Karl Fisher
  • Execute method transfer, method verification and method validation protocol
  • Performed the following chemical analyses: dissolution test, assay, content uniformity, water content among others
  • Daily calibration of equipments
  • Keep good records and generate reports according to established procedures and protocols.

Chemist

Legacy Pharmaceutical, P.R.
Humacao, PR
07.2008 - 03.2012
  • Perform analytical testing and reported data for raw materials following different pharmacopeias such as USP, EP, JP and BP
  • Performed different testing for validation area and finished products
  • Daily tasks included: appearance, test of components, UV, Assay, Bulk and tapped density, pH, Specific Gravity, LOD, LOI, ROI, heavy metals, water content, melting range, specific gravity, viscosity, particle size, titrations, TLC, limit of iron, weight variation, dissolution
  • Perform daily equipment checks
  • Keep good records and generate reports according to cGMP.

Chemist

Watson Laboratories Caribe, Inc.
Humacao, PR
07.2005 - 11.2006
  • Performed analytical testing and reported data for raw materials following different pharmacopeias such as USP, EP, JP, and BP.
  • Conducted laboratory tests to analyze the properties of compounds, such as pH levels, solubility, and boiling points.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Reviewed raw material specifications prior to use in order to ensure they meet required quality standards.
  • Daily tasks included: appearance, test of components, UV, Assay, Bulk and tapped density, pH, Specific Gravity, LOD, LOI, ROI, heavy metals, water content, melting range, specific gravity, viscosity, particle size, titrations, TLC, limit of iron, weight variation, dissolution
  • Keep good records and generate reports according to cGMP.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Natural Sciences - Industrial Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico

Skills

  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Experience in leadership
  • Analytical Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Worked under a closure environment of pharmaceutical plant, with the responsibility of achieving the primary goal of completing the analysis of promised lots to the marked with the established quality.
  • Participate in the reorganization of the laboratory using the Lean 5S methodology, optimizing laboratory operations, which was presented in the Quest Professional competition of the Puerto Rico Industrial Association and obtained a silver award.
  • Carry out supervision work as support in the laboratory.
  • Participated during the product validation of a new product that was launched to the marked ahead of the established date.
  • Creation of Analytical Data Sheet to support documentation (right the first time).
  • Performed laboratory testing and analysis accurately, reliably, and safely, and in compliance with regulatory and company regulations ensuring that reported data is attributable, legible, original, contemporaneous, accurate, and errorfree.
  • Actively participate in Method Validation/ Method Transfer of New Product Introduction to reduce the cycle time of the analysis.
  • Participated in laboratory audits to maintain the laboratory in optimal conditions and in compliance with established current GMP guidelines and regulations.
  • Creation of SOP for different analyzes and instruments.

Timeline

Manager Compliance, Special Assigment

Bristol Myers Squibb
08.2021 - 09.2024

Specialist Chemical Laboratory Analyst

Bristol Myers Squibb
03.2014 - Current

Scientist 1

Janssen Ortho LLC
04.2012 - 02.2014

Chemist

Legacy Pharmaceutical, P.R.
07.2008 - 03.2012

Chemist

Watson Laboratories Caribe, Inc.
07.2005 - 11.2006

Bachelor Degree in Natural Sciences - Industrial Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico
Klaribell Cuadrado Rivera