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Florida, NY

• Conducted analytical testing, following USP or in-house test methods, (UPLC, titration, spectroscopy etc.) on raw materials and finished products to determine purity.
• Performed daily physical testing (particle size, density, moisture, etc.) to assure quality of raw materials and finished products.
• Assisted microbiologist with product sampling, sample testing for microbes, and environmental testing.
• Maintained daily report of incoming samples and the results of their testing.
• Developed new test methods and validated new test methods.
• Performed instrument qualification and validation to assure testing accuracy and consistency

Suffern, New York

• Weighed raw materials and became familiar with their characteristics and functionality in cosmetic formulas.
• Performed initial bench scale experimental batches of formula prototypes.
• Conducted formula stability and helped coordinate filled samples for safety testing, package compatibility, and performance and efficacy claims support.
• Maintained accurate record of formula performance and specifications including viscosity, pH, and specific gravity to ensure product quality.
• Performed preventative maintenance and some repairs on lab equipment including jacketed sealed reactor and heat exchanger, homogenizers, Robocoup and Silverson mill.
• Observed/assisted pilot scale up of batches and filling using large scale industry equipment.

Suffern, NY

-Analyzed samples coming into the quality control lab for any errors or discrepencies. These samples included active ingredients that were to be put into pharmaceuticals and packaging that said pharmaceuticals were to be in. Noticing these errors were vital in preventing recalls and FDA fines.-Participated in project to create database of all incoming drug.

Roosevelt Hall

Organized events to help improve academia on campus such as info sessions and to improve relations between professors and students.

Biochemistry, Biochemistry

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry