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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Designated Scientist responsible for Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy analysis, including the maintenance and calibration of JEOL JSM-IT300LV Electron Microscope and Oxford X-Max 80 EDS;• Took a leading role developing and conducting complex glass delamination studies, using a combination of SEM/EDS and other techniques in order to determine if there is any interaction between a liquid sample, usually injectable, and the glass vial in which the sample was contained thereby causing fragments of the glass to leach into the sample;• Extensive experience with method development and method validations from start to finish, including protocol writing, execution of protocol and report writing;• Analyzed, interpreted results and prepared scientific reports for analysis of materials using variety of analytical techniques including SEM/EDS, Polarized Light Microscopy, PSD, Surface Area and UV/Vis while following appropriate procedures and cGMP.• Developed, validated, updated and implemented SOPs and/or methods for a variety of techniques including SEM/EDS and PSD by Polarized Light Microscopy and PSD by Laser Diffraction (Malvern Mastersizer)• Responsible for preparing and analyzing materials from wide variety of industries using SEM/EDS to assist in investigations and determine root causes of client issues.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for the use of appropriate sample preparation methods to analyze pharmaceutical materials using various techniques and instruments such as PSD by laser diffraction, light microscopy, surface area, UV/Vis and USP bottle testing in a fast paced GMP environment;• Ensured the accurate interpretation and compilation of test results and reports as well as entering final data in to LIMS;• Interacted with clients to ensure correct testing methods were used and to recommend appropriate testing;• Conducted non-routine PSD method developments and method validations using Clemex Image Analysis and Malvern Mastersizer 2000 throughout all stages of the projects while ensuring all clients timelines were met;• Ensured that all work performed was documented as per cGMP practices

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Performed a variety of routine compendial testing on Pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products using wet Chemistry techniques as per USP/NF, EP, ACS and JP;• Prepared test solutions as well as standardised volumetric solutions required for tests using methods outlined in various Pharmacopeia/ACS;• Documented all tests completed following cGMP and/or SOPs;• Responsible for the purchasing and maintaining of hundreds of chemicals, equipment and materials required in the department;• Created purchasing requisitions and prepared weekly and monthly reports;• Communicated favourable purchasing opportunities with management;• Negotiated with suppliers to obtain the best value for reagents and lab equipment as well as compared prices and delivery dates to determine the best option among potential suppliers;• Verify receipts of items by comparing the received items to items ordered and resolved errors in shipment with suppliers;• Logged reagents into lab records along with their respective CofA and SDS;• Ensured expired chemicals were disposed of in a timely manner;• Assisted with the training of new employees.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted with the preparation of samples and reagents for a wide variety of tests such as XRD, PSD and SEM in a timely manner in order to help ensure client deadlines are met;• Performed routine Surface Area testing on pharmaceutical samples using both USP and client in-house methods, as well as assisting in developing and carrying out special client projects requiring the use of the Quantachrome Nova Surface Area/Pore Size analyzer;• Worked in a clean room environment to prepare delicate samples for testing and ensured that the integrity of the sample was upheld and there was no contamination present;• Developed a spreadsheet and wrote the protocol necessary to ensure that the spreadsheet was validated in order to save analysts time while writing up reports;• Performed everyday laboratory testing such as USP bottle testing (including non-volatile residue and heavy metals test), bulked/tapped density and UV/Vis Spectrophotometry;• Monthly calibration/verification of lab equipment to ensure they were within operating specifications.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Assembled and shipped air filters and speciation cartridges for air quality sample collection throughout Canada. During assembly, caution had to be taken to ensure that extremely delicate filters such as Whatman 41, Teflon, Nylon, Teflo and Quartz were not damaged,• Documented possible deviations in the conditions of received samples that could result in OOS results while analyzing,• Weighed approximately 140 Teflo filters per day with extreme precision (±40µg) on repeat measurements while in a clean room environment,• Disposal of waste solvents and chemicals appropriately according to in-house methods as well as assisted in the cleaning and maintenance of the labs.

Mississauga

• Analysis of water for injection samples for Heavy Metals and Nitrates, using methods as indicated in the European Pharmacoepia, within client's requested timeframe.• Completion of associated client's paperwork. • Preparation of reagents required for the Heavy Metals and Nitrates tests using in-house methods and documenting everything following GMP guidelines.• Glassware and plasticware cleaning using in-house methods and ensured that they are suitable for carrying out experiments.- Ensured micropipettes, balances and pH meters were calibrated on time and were within the acceptable criteria for use.

B.Sc., Physical Sciences, 3.2 Gpa

- Graduated with Honours - Placement on Dean's Honours List.

Advanced Diploma, Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical, 4.0 Gpa

- Graduated with High Honours - Placement on President's Honours List.