In-Depth Quality Assurance Specialist with success in prioritization and multitasking. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Committed to paying impeccable attention to reviews and auditing procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6025
6025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Lonza Chemical and Biotechnological
Houston, Texas
08.2023 - Current
Follows all regulatory guidelines, cGMP guidelines, and aseptic techniques as required by the job function
Demonstrates a high level of independent judgment and discretion in the timely identification, investigation, and resolution of events potentially impacting the quality of products and processes
Reviews completed batch records for compliance to regulatory and Quva SOPs and to ensure product quality and safety standards are met
Assist in working on the manufacturing floor for data gathering, observing of processes for investigations, and performance of associate interviews
Level 3 gown qualified
Reviews routine manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and quality control data for in-process and finished products
Sampling, inspection, and control of commercial product labels
Demonstrates a high level of discretion in the timely identification, and resolution of events potentially impacting the Quality of products and processes
Ensures company compliance to QuVa Pharma Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Management System (QMS)
Evaluation of batches / product for compliance with defined specifications
Gathering Data to understand the aid in the accurate future determination of a RCA and development of determination
Performs daily and weekly Environmental Monitoring, Viable and Non-Viable Air, Surface
Quality Assurance Specialist
THE PHARMACY
02.2018 - 08.2023
Conducts cGMP virtual and questionnaire audits of suppliers in support of the supplier evaluation program and identifies / evaluates all risks
Updates audit databases in a timely manner and generates status reports, as required
Assures the company and vendor compliance with corporate policies, SOPs, and regulatory agency standards
Identifies issues and mitigates corrective action, as required
Identifies major cGMP compliance issues with suppliers and assist in the development of formal corrective action plans to be approved by management.
Quality Assurance Technician
ALCON AG
01.2017 - 02.2018
Performing analyses, inspection, and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property
Performing a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance
Performing required inspections, checks, analysis, and documentation of studies• Routinely recognizes and resolves Quality issues; Informs management of proposed solutions
Classifies deviation investigations and assigns ownership to the appropriate Tris personnel for investigation completion
Reviewing production records for conformance to procedures
Conducting non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged, or tested product• Evaluating non-conforming results and initiating re-sampling, re-testing, and/or hold procedures
Perform QA on the floor activities.
Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
Americans Medical Institute
Houston, Texas
09.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Research Associate - Clinical Laboratory Science