Experience

MilliporeSigma

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Supervisor (Senior Functional Analyst)

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  The systems supervisor leads a team of 6-8 functional analysts who manage the information and automation systems for the largest partially automated central distribution center for Merck globally.

• Functional Analyst

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  The functional analyst programs, develops, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots IT systems utilized to run a partially automated central distribution center. Relevant systems include complex databases, warehouse management systems, ERPs, information systems, network communications, robotic process automation equipment, and various cross-system interfaces and technology advancement initiatives.

• Quality Control Chemist

  • May 2018 - Jan 2020

  The quality control chemist works closely with lab analysts who perform assays including but not limited to IR, NMR, Raman, X-Ray, and UV/Vis spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gravimetric analysis, combustion analysis, CHN, titrations, TLC, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, ICP elemental analysis, and various other tests. The quality control chemist applies an intimate knowledge of these assays to review results with respect to quality, reliability, and reproducibility, comparing historical results and… Show more The quality control chemist works closely with lab analysts who perform assays including but not limited to IR, NMR, Raman, X-Ray, and UV/Vis spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gravimetric analysis, combustion analysis, CHN, titrations, TLC, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, ICP elemental analysis, and various other tests. The quality control chemist applies an intimate knowledge of these assays to review results with respect to quality, reliability, and reproducibility, comparing historical results and ordering more testing where necessary until a confident usage decision can be made regarding the quality of the product. The usage decision is the final determination of a product's ability to be packaged and sold within precise specifications.

• Packaging Supervisor

  • Feb 2016 - May 2018

  The packaging supervisor manages 15-30 employees in a chemical packaging department, coordinating and overseeing the safe handling and packaging of diverse hazardous chemicals to meet execution deadlines producing over 40,000 units a week. Bulk chemical is processed into smaller units via various packaging techniques requiring advanced safety protocols and intimate knowledge of chemical hazards.

• Packaging Chemist

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

  The packaging chemist is the primary source of chemical knowledge, advising on chemical hazards, reactivity and compatibility concerns, PPE requirements, safe handling techniques, and emergency response protocols in a department that handles a catalog of over 300,000 raw products. The packaging chemist is responsible for the safety and training of all department employees as well as enacting protocols to maintain quality while directly handling high-purity chemical products.

• Packaging Operator

  • Nov 2014 - Sep 2015

  The packaging operator directly handles a wide variety of hazardous chemicals, transferring bulk quantities into smaller units for sale. The packaging operator employs a diverse set of chemical handling techniques and safety protocols utilizing a respirator and extensive PPE to maintain a safe environment while exposed to extreme chemical hazards. Additionally, the packaging operator performs front-line quality assessments of chemicals, escalating any abnormalities to quality assurance for… Show more The packaging operator directly handles a wide variety of hazardous chemicals, transferring bulk quantities into smaller units for sale. The packaging operator employs a diverse set of chemical handling techniques and safety protocols utilizing a respirator and extensive PPE to maintain a safe environment while exposed to extreme chemical hazards. Additionally, the packaging operator performs front-line quality assessments of chemicals, escalating any abnormalities to quality assurance for review.