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Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and /or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.• Trained on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines. • Communicated project status to project leader.• Maintained a laboratory notebook and completed all laboratory documentation… Show more • Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and /or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.• Trained on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines. • Communicated project status to project leader.• Maintained a laboratory notebook and completed all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs. • Performed daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.• Reviewed, interpreted, and analyzed data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)• Performed self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers• Problem solves with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. • Manages QC/QA responsibilities without supervisor or QA input.• Performs a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and /or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.• Consistently and seamlessly transitions between assisting R&D and Sample Analysis to meet business needs.• Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision.• Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation. • Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately.• Provides assistance and training to other team members.• Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. Show less

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Performed a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing. • Trained on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines. • Communicated project status to project leader.• Maintained a laboratory notebook and completed all laboratory documentation… Show more • Performed a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing. • Trained on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines. • Communicated project status to project leader.• Maintained a laboratory notebook and completed all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs. • Performed daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.• Reviewed, interpreted, and analyzed data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)• Performed self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers• Problem solved with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. • Managed QC/QA responsibilities without supervisor or QA input.• Show less

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Performed a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing. • Trained on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines. • Communicated project status to project leader.• Maintained a laboratory notebook and completed all laboratory documentation… Show more • Performed a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing. • Trained on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines. • Communicated project status to project leader.• Maintained a laboratory notebook and completed all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs. • Performed daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.• Reviewed, interpreted, and analyzed data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).• Performed self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers Show less

Atlanta, Ga

• Observed aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of wild type yeast and bacteria contaminants in the brewhouse as well as the laboratory • Maintained stock chemicals and prepared reagents used in a laboratory setting• Performed quality control procedures such as cell counts to determine yeast viability and titrations to determine titratable acidity• Collect and organized data into appropriate laboratory notebooks• Practiced safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals such as… Show more • Observed aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of wild type yeast and bacteria contaminants in the brewhouse as well as the laboratory • Maintained stock chemicals and prepared reagents used in a laboratory setting• Performed quality control procedures such as cell counts to determine yeast viability and titrations to determine titratable acidity• Collect and organized data into appropriate laboratory notebooks• Practiced safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals such as oxidizers and caustic agents when preparing and sanitizing fermenting vessels Show less

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

• Worked with and lead team to manually organize and maintain high volume inventory to increase logistical efficiency• Designed product placement strategies to increase sales of products and presented to management• Implemented strategies to increase sales of products with high profit margins• Trained employees on proper inventory management and procedures• Pursued education on product and underwent testing to establish proficiency on product history and characteristics