Setegn Desalegn
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Analyst well-versed in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles and HPLC-UV/MS/GC/FID. Strong background in collecting and analyzing quality measures and making recommendations for process and quality improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Analyst
Phenomenex
Torrance
03.2022 - Current
- Trained and coached existing and new employees on multiple investigative case types and internal control processes.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.
- Maintained analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment to maximize availability and functionality.
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
Chemist
Gondar Malt
Gondar, Ethiopia
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed analysis of pharmaceutical finished products using various methods to test for purity.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
- Developed methodologies to identify pesticide residues in pharmaceutical products.
Laboratory Analyst
Quality And Standard Authority Of Ethiopia
Gondar, Ethiopia
02.2010 - 09.2016
- Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and associated software and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
- Assisted in ordering laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory.
Water Chemist
Gondar Water Resource Development Office
Gondar, Ethiopia
04.2009 - 07.2010
- Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Analyzed quality of portable water (fluoride, chloride, phosphate, conductivity, E. coli bacteria, heavy metals)
Education
Master of Science - Quality in Analytical Laboratories
University of Bergen
Norway10.2018
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
University of Gondar
Gondar, Ethiopia11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Arba Minch University
Gondar, Ethiopia07.2008
Skills
- Testing Procedures
- Corrective Actions
- Functional Food Analysis (GC/HPLC/MS)
- Method Validation
- Wet Chemistry
- Quality Management System
- Analytical Chemistry Extraction Methods
- Microbiology
- GMP/GLP
- Chemstation
- Chromeleon
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
Master's Research Experience
- Development and application of experimental design and surface response methodology for optimization of chromatography system for Quality in Analytical Laboratories
- Method development for analysis of heavy metals in muscle meat, kidney and liver of cattle using FAAS
- Published scientific paper “Heavy metal contentes in bovine tissues (kidney, liver and muscle) from Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia.”
Additional Information
✔ Experimental design and surface response methodology for bioassay development from Cambridge Healthnet institute, Boston
Timeline
Quality Control Analyst
Phenomenex
03.2022 - Current
Chemist
Gondar Malt
01.2019 - 09.2020
Laboratory Analyst
Quality And Standard Authority Of Ethiopia
02.2010 - 09.2016
Water Chemist
Gondar Water Resource Development Office
04.2009 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Quality in Analytical Laboratories
University of Bergen
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
University of Gondar
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
Arba Minch University