~  Eager to contribute excellent laboratory experience as well as dynamic managerial skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing results. ~

 

 

         Proficiency in laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, TOC, AA, IC, Dissolution Testing, and Karl Fischer titration.  

         Strong R&D skills as evidenced by researching, creating, authoring and validating procedures for pharmaceuticals in development, equipment, and computer systems.

         Well-versed in regulatory compliance including cGMP practices and documentation.

         Actively participated in comprehensive FDA audits and NRC inspections.

         Adept at sampling water and fuel in accordance with NRC regulations.

         Reliably and consistently adhere to strict safety and quality control (QC) rules and regulations.

         Extremely versatile; quickly adapt to new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.

         Methodical and productive; perform a thorough and systematic job in all endeavors.

 

 

Bachelor of Science Degree, Chemistry,  King s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

 

 

Pottstown Health Club, Pottstown, PA, 2000 to Present

Group Exercise Manager / Instructor

• Apply sharp leadership talents toward hiring, training, managing and directing between 10 and 15 staff members, consistently emphasizing client relations and satisfaction to maximize business growth.
• Spearhead group exercise department, exhibiting strong communication and interpersonal skills to deliver instruction to class participants.

 

Smith Kline Beecham, Upper Merion, PA, 1992 to 2000

Scientist (Chemist)

• Employed outstanding research and development abilities to explore, develop and test drugs during all phases of clinical trials.  
• Scrutinized, assessed, tracked and reported results to determine drug stability, presented findings to department management, and diligently maintained meticulous documentation.

• Conducted in-depth chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, bulks, products-in-process, and finished products.
• Formulated and validated methods for in-process testing of manufactured raw materials.
• Contributed to development and validation of LIMS balance automation program, significantly enhancing analytical testing.
• Leveraged considerable analytical and troubleshooting skills to maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Trained and mentored technicians and chemists in laboratory procedures and data interpretation.

 

Prior background includes 4 years as a Chemist with Pennsylvania Power & Light, Berwick, PA

and Lemmon Pharmaceuticals, Sellersville, PA.