LESTER JEAN POWELL
Quality control
Nashville,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background at Pfizer, specializing in GLIMS management and cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Proven leadership in laboratory safety and meticulous data review has led to significant improvements in operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
Charlotte, NC
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered effective instruction across diverse subjects, adapting to various learning styles and classroom environments.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement strategies, fostering a productive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to students' needs.
IM Technical Data Reviewer
Pfizer
Rocky Mount, NC
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Performed timely data review for incoming materials testing to support the release of commodities such as glass bottles, plastic bottles, printed materials, and specialty plastics in a GMP environment.
- Released commodities lots in Systems Applications and Products (SAP), or in the Global Laboratory Information System (GLIMS).
- Restricted, unrestricted, blocked, and unblocked lots for the Receiving Area, and our Investigation Team. Focused mainly on data quality to ensure accuracy, completeness, and cGMP compliance.
- Verified calibration dates on our instruments, and expiration dates on the commodities' specifications.
- Safety Team Captain for my second shift colleagues.
Senior CQ Analyst
Pfizer
Rocky Mount, NC
12.2016 - 09.2023
- Performed visual and dimensional analysis on various commodities.
- Recorded and reviewed data in our Global Laboratory Information Management System (GLIMS).
- Trained other analysts on the instruments, commodities, and defect kits.
Senior CQ Specialist
Pfizer (formerly Hospira)
Rocky Mount, NC
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Performed qualitative analysis on finished products, controlled drugs, prescription drugs, and TOC waters.
- Recorded and reviewed batch results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Prepped samples for HPLC and UPLC and analyzed the results.
- Complied with the SOPs, GMP, GDP, and OSHA guidelines.
Quality Control Technician III
Johnson And Johnson Medical
Raleigh, NC
05.2001 - 03.2012
- Performed HPLC analysis on surgical glues, such as Dermabond and Omnex.
- Maintained pH balance in the mobile phase.
- Operated the viscometer, pH meter, spectrometer, and spectrophotometer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-1988
Skills
- Data review
- GLIMS management
- CGMP compliance
- Instrument calibration
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory safety
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 8 in the development of Batch Record Retention Project.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Certified Fellow Employee (CFE)
- Certified Trainer in OSHA 10
Work Availability
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Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
04.2025 - Current
IM Technical Data Reviewer
Pfizer
09.2023 - 02.2025
Senior CQ Analyst
Pfizer
12.2016 - 09.2023
Senior CQ Specialist
Pfizer (formerly Hospira)
11.2012 - 12.2016
Quality Control Technician III
Johnson And Johnson Medical
05.2001 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Winston-Salem State University
Activities and Honors
- Volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Cancer Walk, Sickle Cell Awareness, Special Olympics, Career Day, Juneteenth Celebration, and the Safety Expo.
- Packed care packages for the Military.
- Packed meals for World Hunger.