Quality Control Laboratory Technologist
Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA Corp)
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :6 years, 0 أشهر
Attained extensive hours performing instrumental analysis using a Fourier Transfer-IR instrument on a wide range of organic compounds and performed routine maintenance on all the instrument components.
Performed classical analytical tests that include physical appearance, odor, viscosity, melting points, pH testing, loss on drying, extraction, distillation, Karl Fischer Coulometric and Volumetric Titration Methods
Obtained competence in the lab environment: testing, troubleshooting, documentation, set-up, training, problem solving, and instrument calibration.
Evaluated all Quality control protocols and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to improve the efficiency of production.
Accentuated on quality and assurance by careful supervision of all chemical packagers and their daily safe practices in the packaging department.
Performed identification testing for all incoming chemicals for the approval of admittance and conducted a series of checks on finished products to insure quality.
Documented and managed an entire data base of “Certificates of Analysis”, Certificates of Conformity and MSDS sheets for all in house proprietary chemicals including a long list of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).
Interfaced directly with clients to resolve questions surrounding the chemical structures of our products and provided knowledge of formulations, dilutions and proper handling procedures.
Obtained Knowledge of laboratory management software and enterprise software.
Acquired sound knowledge of safety equipment such as full face masks and their testing procedures, maintenance of flow hoods and all the proper gowning protocols.
Instructed WHMIS training for all new employees and served as a member of the Health and Safety Committee.
Assisted with research experiments by focusing on accurate laboratory results, defining every small detail and applying troubleshooting techniques when required.
Performed RNA extractions on animal tissue samples and perfected the protocols for numerous experiments.
Learned and excelled in the preparation of wet slides for numerous research experiments including the collection of tissue samples for analysis
Responsible for caring of lab mice and frequently recording their blood sugar level for specialized experiments
Proficient with the use of laboratory centrifuges, incubators, compound microscopes, pH meters and many other material testing equipment and their calibration methods.
Completed a three year advanced diploma with a Co-op endorsement and achieved an overall 3.0 GPA. Completed at total of eight-month internship at PCCA Corp, a proprietary chemical manufacturing and distribution company.