Luis Ramirez
Miramar,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented QC Chemist experienced with Pharmacy and Cosmetic products and testing procedures. Highly analytical professional always looking for opportunities to improve workflows and manufacturing processes. Methodical about completing thorough assessments of both raw materials and finished products. Proficient in Microbiology Lab Techniques with Coca Cola, well trained Quality Control Chemist bringing skills in sampling, testing and improving manufactured products. Enhances safety, quality and performance with rigorous QC programs, expert in wet Chemist and in FTIR. Exemplary Team leader for5 years. Assessed to reach goals achieving stronger teams by project end to achieve or exceed established goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre Analytical Assistant I
Integrate Resources, Inc – Quest Diagnostic
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered
- Clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling and delivery
- Tasks and responsibilities must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner
- Performance task proficiency includes but is not limited to the following manual functions:- sorting- racking- pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory- specimen storage [this position might also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode]- centrifugation- aliquoting
- Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and quality results
QC Chemist
Tarmac Products Inc
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Conduct analysis and data collection necessary to support release of raw materials, in process samples, finish products, package components and formulation produced
- Working in accordance with approved methods of STP, SOP and GMP’s while performing tests following USP monograph specification of the raw material for pharmaceutical and cosmetics products
- Perform finished product/in-process/ validation, cleaning and raw material analysis independently
- Ensure to follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) during testing procedure
- Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, Lab techniques and quality management principles cosmetics good manufacturing
- Performs calibration of lab instruments and Cleaning of laboratory glassware whenever possible
- Maintaining of work area in an orderly manner and Lab inventory like list of standards, chemical, reagent
- Sampling and testing of raw materials per approved procedure
- Physical and chemical testing of bulk and (pre-fill, finished product, and stability) product
- Recording daily activity like PH verification, balance verification, temperature and humidity monitoring of lab stability chambers, freezer, refrigerator etc
- Upkeep of laboratory notebook
- Adhere to regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH, and GMP) and company quality standards during testing and documentation
- Experience in the operation of handling QC major instruments like UV, IR, Auto titration, HPLC, GC
- Provide necessary support for OOS/OOT investigation and preparation of stability schedule, Protocol, and report per ICH requirements and writing SOP for instrument operation/ calibration etc.
- Provide necessary support and assists with method implementation and/or method transfer an equipment qualification activities as assigned
- Maintain and monitor lab GLP activity like instrument calibration/qualification schedule
- Preparation of instrument operating procedure, coordinate with metrology team and vendor for scheduling period calibration/qualification activity etc
QC Lab Technician II
Coca Cola Florida
06.2010 - 03.2021
- Set up and operate Laboratory equipment, utilizing refract meter, densimeter and Colorimeter(UV-VIS)
- Proficient in MICROBIOLOGY Lab Techniques
- Daily Quality control checks (Brix, taste and assay test) Reverse Osmosis and water treatment system, testing pH, alkalinity, conductivity, total solids
- Performs analysis on in-process and finished products and R&D samples to ensure specifications are met
- Makes accept/reject decision on incoming raw materials and pre-shipment samples based on pre-established criteria
- Places defective product on hold in accordance with procedures
- Resolves and reports defect issues
- Interacts with other departments to communicate testing results
- Review analytical test results and production parameters
- Perform appropriate line control to assure compliance to standards
- Perform incoming material analysis, batch mixes, and verify component levels in finished mixes
- Inform appropriate personnel of non-conforming results
- Is active in coaching and guiding the production workforce to adhere to highest level of Food Safety and Food Quality
- Supports plant operations as necessary
- Evaluation of questionable ingredients, and finished products
- Oversee production lines to insure production, Raw material and Finished Product Sampling Analysis , efficiency and food safety
- Data collection of production, quality and efficiency
- Assists in Facility Inspections, Audits and in all GMP implementations
QC Lead & Production Supervisor
Canada Dry
03.2005 - 06.2010
- Daily reconciliation of all production activity (2nd shift) and job performances (Safety, quality, & efficiency)
- Set up and operate lab equipment, utilized refract meter, dens meter & colorimeter (UV-VIS)
- Training and certify qualified Technicians and Sanitation personnel
- Batch maker (Supervising developing syrup batches of Hawaiian punch, Snapple, and Dropper products)
- Routine quality control checks (brix, taste, & acid test)
- Reverse osmosis water system (pH, alkalinity, total solids)
- Train & certify lab technicians and sanitation personnel
- Analysis of all ingredients usage and checking the quality of all warehouse inventories
Lab Technician & QC Lead
BCI, National Beverage
06.1996 - 03.2005
- Inventory, maintaining, and purchasing of raw materials for the lab
- Responsible of QC department for all shifts and special projects that reduced cost of production
- Set up and operate lab equipment, utilized refract meter, dens meter & colorimeter (UV-VIS)
- Reverse osmosis water system (pH, alkalinity, total solids)
- Routine quality control checks (brix, taste, & acid test)
Education
BS of Science - Chemistry
Pontifical Catholic University of Lima
Lima, PERU01.1978
Skills
- Sanitation system
- Proficient in MICROBIOLOGY Lab Techniques with Coca Cola
- Reverse osmosis system
- Micro blend
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Quality testing knowledge
- Laboratory evaluation
- Batch correction
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Product inspection
- Conformance evaluation
- Lean manufacturing
- Quality auditing
- Raw material testing
- Report preparation
- Production troubleshooting
- Activity report
- Staff development
- Priority management
- Activity reporting
- Product sampling
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing (customer complaint)
- Supervised team of 20 staff members ( 1 shift, 2 lines production)
- As QC Lead of team of 7 staff members.
Certification
- Florida Driver's License
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre Analytical Assistant I
Integrate Resources, Inc – Quest Diagnostic
07.2024 - 09.2024
QC Chemist
Tarmac Products Inc
07.2021 - 09.2023
QC Lab Technician II
Coca Cola Florida
06.2010 - 03.2021
QC Lead & Production Supervisor
Canada Dry
03.2005 - 06.2010
Lab Technician & QC Lead
BCI, National Beverage
06.1996 - 03.2005
- Florida Driver's License
BS of Science - Chemistry
Pontifical Catholic University of Lima
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