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Objective
Seeking a challenging position within the Quality Control function in a manufacturing company.Career Summary
Dynamic professional with meaningful experience in the Quality Control department, performing quality control inspection and microbiology test. Ability to manage sophisticated laboratory equipment. Laboratory skills include Water Analysis, Microbial Count and Standard Method, Coliforms Detection, LAL by Gel Clot Method, Preservative Effectiveness Test to Stability Products. Knowledge of Federal Regulations, ISO9000/9002, GMPs, GDPs, and United States pharmacopoeia. Analytical, teamwork, prioritizing and good communication skills. Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Computer knowledge - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience
ALCON P.R., Humacao, PR 1992-2000Associate Scientist Microbiologist -
Initiate and accomplish all required microbiology test according to the latest established and approved SOP’s, USP, FDA, and/or any other agency which are required to insure the quality of the raw materials, in process and finished products.Quality Assurance Line Inspector - Perform all drug product line inspections according to the SOP’s. Perform physical inspection of retained samples. Accurately and in a timely manner maintain the record keeping and data entry in the Quality Information System.
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR 1989-1991
Research Assistant - Environmental Microbiology Laboratory - Supervise research students, perform laboratory researches, coordinate seminars and techniques presentations, prepare laboratory activities and schedule investigation preparing protocols and technical reports, analysis of microbiological samples.
Accomplishments
Was part of workteam that contributed to the ISO900/9002 Certification.Structured & simplified in computerized form the Environmental Trends presentation.
Recommended using "Thermal Recorders" due to unavailability of graphics for conventional Recorders.
Received Texaco Grant and Fomento Económico Grant to study
Education
University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras, PRBachelor Degree in Natural Sciences - Major Biology Minors in Microbiology/Chemistry.
Graduate Courses in Environmental Microbiology, Cell Membrane BioChemistry and Graduate Research.
Training
Good Manufacturing Practices – Good Laboratory Practices Biohazard Management First Aid and CPR – Emergency Management – Good Documentation Practices