Daily use of instrumentation such as: HPLC, Dissolution, Ion Chromatography, FTIR, Karl Fischer
Recorded and calculated analytical results on spreadsheets, enabling sharing with other scientists
Compiled analytical data into Stability Summaries
Conducted peer reviews for colleagues’ work to ensure quality and accuracy
Analyzed samples submitted for testing and reported results
Prepared test solutions and reagents for laboratory tests
Maintained quality by analyzing samples and providing interpretations as per GXP Guidelines
Served as leader of Lab Quality Committee - Ensured the Weekly Lab Clean Schedule and the Quarterly Dissolution Maintenance Schedules were sent out. This also included leading meetings as necessary with the Lab Quality Committee to improve the overall quality of the Main Lab
Assisted the Quality Validations Group- Performed the pre- and post-calibration of the Ion Chromatography system, also was trained to perform a calibration of Waters HPLC Detector and System
Created test procedures and updated or expanded existing procedures- Created/Developed two test methods in VEEVA, as well as updated three existing SOPs and one existing form in VEEVA
Research Chemist
Supernus Pharmaceuticals
2015 - 2018
Daily use of instrumentation such as: HPLC, Dissolution, Ion Chromatography, FTIR and Karl Fischer
Served as leader of Lab Quality Committee - Ensured Weekly Lab Clean Schedule and Quarterly Dissolution Maintenance Schedules were sent out. Also included leading meetings as necessary with the Lab Quality Committee to improve the overall quality of the lab
Compiled analytical data into Stability Summaries
Conducted peer reviews for colleagues’ work to ensure quality and accuracy
Assisted with the calibrations department by performing the pre- and post-calibration of the IC system.
Analyzed samples submitted for testing and reported results
Prepared test solutions and reagents for laboratory tests
Maintained quality by analyzing samples and providing interpretations as per GXP Guidelines
Chemist
Supernus Pharmaceuticals
2012 - 2015
Daily use of instrumentation such as: HPLC, Dissolution, Karl Fischer
Analyzed samples submitted for testing and reported results
Prepared test solutions and reagents for laboratory tests
Documented test observations as per GXP Guidelines
Maintained quality by analyzing samples and providing interpretations as per GXP Guidelines
Chemist I (QC Chemist)
Westward Pharmaceutical
2009 - 2011
Daily use of instrumentation such as: HPLC, GC, UV Vis, Dissolution, AA Spectroscopy, Fluorescence, UPLC
Trouble-shot any instrumentation problems
Analyzed samples submitted for testing and reported results
Prepared test solutions, compounds and reagents for laboratory tests
Created and documented test procedures and updated or expanded existing procedures
Documented test observations in analytical reports
Maintained quality by analyzing test samples and providing interpretations as per GXP Guidelines
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Chemistry -
Stockton University
Abescon, New Jersey
05.2007
Skills
OMNIC Software
Empower Software
LIMS Software
Tiamo Software
MagIC Net Software
Veeva Vault Software
MS Office
Microsoft Excel
Chemistry Knowledge
Wet Chemistry
Sample Preparation
Method Verification
Method Validation
Finished Products Analysis
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Instrumental Analysis
Calibration Skills
Maintaining Lab Equipment
Basic Repairs Knowledge
Good Manufacturing Practices
Professional Development
Developing and Validating of Dissolution Methods - USP, Rockville, MD - The course provided a foundation for developing and validating dissolution methods used for batch release and stability testing.
Ion Chromotography Bootcamp Training - Metrohm, USA, Tampa Florida- an in-depth course covering the flow path and function of IC systems, routine operation through MagIC Net software and required maintenance for optimal functionality.