Experience

Synergy Bioscience, Inc.

• United States
• Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pharmaceutical Development Senior Scientist

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  •​Conducted routine and non-routine analysis of materials, in-process, and finished products, & special projects on analytical problems on a strict timeline. •​Monitored performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. •​Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management and/or staff. •​Communicated quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors. •​Conferred with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations. •​Documented testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria using Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). •​Identified quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions via root cause analysis. •​Produced reports, including Corrective Action, Preventative Actions (CAPAs), regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends. •​Verified that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products met established testing and inspection standards. •​Collected and analyzes production samples to evaluate quality. • Ensured that shipments and their accompanying documentation are correct before leaving the facility. • Participated in internal and external audits from the USDA and outside vendors. •​Completed and submitted health certificate documentation to the USDA. Show less



Noor Pharmaceutical Services

• Pharmaceutical Development Scientist

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

  •​Performed chemical and biological analyses on water and soil samples received by the laboratory according to SOPs, EPA, and Standard Methods; completed within a 14-day turnaround time. •​Compiled and reviewed analysis data and ensured that all samples, accompanying quality control samples, and calculations were within their proper acceptance limits. •​Utilized Microsoft Excel and LIMS to record analysis data; reviewed to ensure samples, quality control results, analysis frequencies and calculated recoveries were correct. •​Verified that data was legally defensible and submitted reports for review to the Work Leader. •​Practiced safety by wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals and using proper equipment (i.e., ladders) and lifting techniques when retrieving analysis equipment, tools, and glassware. •​Validated/verified data of various analyses from other analysts in the absence of the Work Leader. •​Performed troubleshooting procedures on instruments to bring them back to performing at expected levels; scheduled service repairs with vendors when needed. •​Ordered and maintained stock of glassware and chemicals for assigned analyses by submitting purchase requests. •​Collaborated with Chemist II, III, and IV to coordinate schedules, cross-train, and conduct research and development (R&D). Show less