Richard Buscaglia
Houston,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented chemist with strong background in QC testing and wet chemistry. Experience sampling and testing Raw Materials, Intermediates and Final Products in the manufacture of motor oils, lubricants, industrial greases and additives.
Experience using instrumentation such as FT-IR, NMR,UV-VIS,ICP,MS and HPLC. As well as Viscometry, Flash and Pour point, TAN and TBN titrations.
Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities. 10 years experience in pharmaceutical compounding lab and 1.5 years in petrochemical QC lab.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
Houston, Texas
02.2010 - 02.2021
- Prepared intravenous solutions, chemotherapy admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared pharmaceutical labels with absolute accuracy.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Maintained detailed pharmaceutical batch logbooks and reports.
- Leveraged knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques to maximize effective manufacture and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
- Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Houston-downtown
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed synthesis and characterization of 16 Phthalocyanine complexes.
- Wrote detailed progress reports and organized experimental data in lab data base.
- Developed effective skills in organic chemistry and in spectroscopy, by working independently in a deadline oriented setting.
- Maintained lab equipment and chemical inventory and supplies.
Undergraduate Study Abroad
Lodz University Of Technology
Lodz, Poland
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Preparation of monomer samples and radiation-induced polymerization using linear accelerator.
- Characterization of polymers with Atomic Force Microscope, IR and Raman spectroscopy.
- Researched polymer density and coating techniques (spin, solution coating) for target conductance and material flexibility.
QC Laboratory Technician
Calumet
Porter, TX
02.2021 - Current
- In charge of sampling, testing, and approving/releasing Raw Materials, packaging and Final Products samples to complement the production department.
- Ran the QC laboratory during 2nd shift; Performed testing, preparation of standards, filed paperwork, occasionally performing maintenance and troubleshooting instrument malfunction.
- Assisted the R&D department in the elaboration of hand-blends to use for specs validation of production tank blends.
- Created and implemented a system of storage and filing of retain samples for QC.
- Assisted customer service department by testing and analyzing post consumer samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12.2019
Skills
- Experience managing inventory and laboratory clerical duties such as data entry, filing, customer service
- Advanced user of LIMS software, MS Office and basic knowledge of SAP software
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
- Experience following standard guidelines like ASTM, ISO and CGMP
- Fast and proactive learner
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Timeline
QC Laboratory Technician
Calumet
02.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Study Abroad
Lodz University Of Technology
05.2019 - 08.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Houston-downtown
01.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
02.2010 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Houston - Downtown
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
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