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MONTAYA MCCLOUD

Dallas

Summary

Dynamic and engaging STEM student with a lifelong commitment to enhancing the Chemical, Physical, Research and Mathematical industry while volunteering service within the community. Resourceful Quality Control Chemist with 5 years of expertise in performing lab tests to maintain established quality standards. Accomplished in following safety measures while conducting tests and providing detailed reports based on findings. Highly adept in communicating quality issues and offering corrective actions. Dedicated and motivated Data Analyst with proven skill driving process and data integrity improvements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QC Chemist

Orano Med Theronostics
Plano
04.2023 - Current
  • Achieved recognition as a two-time core award recipient.
  • Conducted routine and non-routine analyses of water, raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry methods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Review internal and 3rd party analytical, microbiological test reports and update test methods, Lab SOPs and Work Instructions.
  • Document/report analytical laboratory findings accurately maintain detailed records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Documented and communicated out-of-specification (OOS) results and deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to maintain product quality.
  • Planned, executed, and documented work independently while adhering to deadlines and researched literature to address challenges in current and future projects.

Associate Software Engineer

H&R BLOCK
Kansas City
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Enable YoY product functionality and enhancements by using tools, languages, coding standards, and best practices to develop new product features.
  • Resolved software component issues by analyzing and updating system design specifications and product requirements.
  • Engaged with key stakeholders to improve processes, executing unit tests and ensuring consistent understanding of requirements across QA, user experience, and other teams.

QC Chemist/Analytical Chemist

CENTRAL SOLUTIONS, INC
Kansas City
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Drove quality rates to +98% through standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products.
  • Increased product quality and minimized rejects through sample testing on GC/HPLC, product data analysis, and formulation of adjustment calculations.
  • Perform laboratory analysis by use of GC, HPLC, viscometers, densitometers, particle size analyzers, and other established methods and techniques.
  • Documented results and contributed to development and enhancement of laboratory SOPs.
  • Achieved zero safety incidents and minimized instrument downtime by repairing, calibrating, and operating laboratory equipment.

Education

Master of Science - Data Analytics

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
06-2022

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Chemistry, Criminal justice and Criminology

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
12-2019

Skills

  • HPLC /Gas Chromatography
  • Thin- Layer Chromatography
  • FTIR
  • Karl Fischer Titration
  • Titrations
  • Calibrations
  • Endotoxin
  • Viscometry
  • Pycnometer
  • Auto Gamma Counter
  • HPGe
  • Kurt Geiger Counter
  • Dose Calibrator
  • Good manufacturing practices
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compliance documentation
  • Quality management systems
  • Standard operating procedures
  • ISO standards
  • Statistical process control
  • Data integrity
  • Normalization
  • Assessing tests
  • Process optimization
  • Maintaining lab equipment
  • Monitoring quality
  • Laboratory evaluation
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Implementing software
  • Open Lab
  • Chem Labs
  • Apex
  • Genei
  • DOT Compliance SalesForce
  • Strategic decisions
  • Team building
  • Processing confidential data
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Team building

References

Available upon request

Leadership Experience

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Vice-President, Internal Audit Committee, Policies and Procedures Chair, Received Leon Dixxon Scholarship, Undergraduate Research: Zika Virus under Dr. Naveen K Vaidya

Timeline

QC Chemist

Orano Med Theronostics
04.2023 - Current

Associate Software Engineer

H&R BLOCK
05.2022 - 04.2023

QC Chemist/Analytical Chemist

CENTRAL SOLUTIONS, INC
03.2020 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Data Analytics

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Arts and Science - Chemistry, Criminal justice and Criminology

University of Missouri - Kansas City
MONTAYA MCCLOUD