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PARISA HAGHIGHI

PARISA HAGHIGHI

Chicago,IL

Summary

Quality Control Analyst with three years of experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Demonstrates a strong understanding of scientific principles and excels in collecting and analyzing quality measures to identify opportunities for process and quality enhancements. Proficient in utilizing various lab tools and supplies such as LIMS, pH electron probe, Karl Fisher, titration, spectrophotometer, logbook document, and more. Committed to maintaining accuracy and precision throughout all aspects of quality control to achieve optimal results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Chemist

Ivanhoe Industries
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Operate under minimal supervision
  • Analyze and approve incoming raw materials
  • Analyze and approve in-process manufactured products
  • Generate certificate of analyses and specifications electronically
  • Run QC analysis on R&D lab batches
  • Make stock solutions, as needed
  • Cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment and associated areas
  • General microbiological testing on designated products
  • Routine concentration testing on production solutions
  • Conduct environmental monitoring tests
  • Discussing troubleshooting issues with Lab Supervisor
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.

Quality Control Sample Manager, Coordinator

Novartis Service, INC
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Adherence to all GMP requirements, a basic understanding of FDA/EMEA regulations, effective interactions/communication with Quality management, personal development, and support of investigations
  • May support the Manager for activities related to training of employees, compliance with GMP, and identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions
  • Generated sample submission forms for various testing facilities
  • Collected sample forecasts to ensure lead time notice
  • Confirmed testing was complete when sample invoices arrive
  • Followed/tracked international shipments and alerted the logistics group of any customs clearance issues
  • Inspected incoming sample shipments and take necessary actions if samples do not comply with SOPs
  • Reviewed and evaluated temperature data reports from temperature monitoring devices included with sample shipments
  • Created equipment, inventory, sample receipt, and tracking logbooks
  • Drafted sample management procedures
  • Communicated with other departments including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Facilities to address compliance issues implement corrective actions, and improve programs

Quality Control Lab Analyst

Abbvie Pharmaceutical
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed quality control laboratory testing to ensure patient safety
  • This work is performed within a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)/Good Lab Practices (GLP) environment in support of one or more of the following areas: active pharmaceutical ingredients, incoming/raw materials, in-process product, finished product, stability, and/or validation
  • Understood, implemented and maintained a safe work environment for themselves and others following procedural requirements
  • Independently troubleshoots and resolves analytical techniques and instrument issues
  • Maintained training as needed
  • Accepted responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experience to support continual personal development
  • Communicated proactively with supervisor and team members frequently to ensure timely product release.
  • Enhanced quality control measures for increased accuracy in test results and reporting.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.

Production Specialist

Abbott Laboratories
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Performed work required for the assembly of components, devices, and the final product
  • Performed routine work in all production areas with limited supervision
  • Ensured quality of product using standard operating procedures, templates, training, supervision, and good judgment
  • Provided input for enhancing efficiencies and modifying/creating SOPs to ensure accuracy/quality or improve productivity.
  • Delivered quality products with effective use of control procedures and good inspection skills.
  • Helped the shipping line by pre-assembling boxes to be filled with finished products.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and were of good quality.

Internship Experience

Tufts University
07.2011 - 08.2011
  • Researched Polymers Fuel Cell Technology
  • Compared results of polymer blends such as PVDF and PVDIM
  • Used light and electron microscopes to collect data
  • Recorded and maintained accurate data from procedures and tests
  • Set up, organized, and cleaned equipment and lab according to industry standards.
  • Received specialized training on various tools, software applications, and equipment specific to the mechanical technician field during the internship experience.
  • Gained hands-on experience with various types of machinery, enhancing overall technical knowledge base.

Education

Biological Science in Laboratory Technician, BS -

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
05.2019

Laboratory Science Technology, AAS -

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
05.2012

Skills

  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Sampling
  • Spectroscopy Techniques
  • Titration Techniques
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Quality Control Tests
  • Viscosity Measurement
  • Lab Equipment

Timeline

Quality Control Chemist - Ivanhoe Industries
01.2024 - 07.2024
Quality Control Sample Manager, Coordinator - Novartis Service, INC
07.2022 - 12.2022
Quality Control Lab Analyst - Abbvie Pharmaceutical
09.2021 - 01.2022
Production Specialist - Abbott Laboratories
02.2021 - 05.2021
Internship Experience - Tufts University
07.2011 - 08.2011
Eastern Illinois University - Biological Science in Laboratory Technician, BS,
Rochester Institute of Technology - Laboratory Science Technology, AAS,
PARISA HAGHIGHI