DESMOND ADARKWAH
QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST
Montreal,QC
Summary
Reliable Quality Control Specialist with abilities in blueprint interpretation, operations monitoring and quality control inspections. Outstanding communication, active listening, and organizational talents. Physically fit and adaptable with the capability to work in various work environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control Analyst
Sun Chemical Corporation
LAVAL, QC, QUEBEC
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
Quality Control Analyst
POLY-PRODUCT GH. LTD
ACCRA, GHANA
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Provided training to new hires on quality control procedures, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
- Evaluated risks associated with potential changes in processes or materials, mitigating negative impacts on final products.
Quality Control Chemist
GEO-MEDICORE PHARMACEAUTICAL LTD
ACCRA, GHANA
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Advised chemists and laboratory technicians on existing and emerging quality control methods to enhance testing and research capabilities.
- Participated in new process development and process optimization programs to enhance overall system capabilities.
- Provided technical support to manufacturing teams, enabling the production of high-quality products.
- Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.
- Generated technical reports and other documentation to record analytical test results and conclusions.
- Performed preventive maintenance and calibrated equipment to keep laboratory in compliance with ISO 9000 standards.
Education
Master of Science - ANALYICAL CHEMISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
WINNEBA, GHANA 09.2018 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - SECURITY GUARDING
MONTREAL ELITE SECURITY
MONTREAL, QC 2024.04 - 2024.04
Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI, GHANA 09.2002 - 06.2007
Skills
- HPLC
- GC- TECHNIQUES
- Materials inspections
- Quality Management Systems
- Product Inspections
- Sampling protocols
- ISO standards knowledge
- Sampling procedures
- Equipment Calibration
Languages
French
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Associate of Arts - SECURITY GUARDING
MONTREAL ELITE SECURITY
2024.04 - 2024.04
Quality Control Analyst
Sun Chemical Corporation
01.2021 - Current
Quality Control Analyst
POLY-PRODUCT GH. LTD
09.2018 - 03.2023
Master of Science - ANALYICAL CHEMISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
09.2018 - 04.2021
Quality Control Chemist
GEO-MEDICORE PHARMACEAUTICAL LTD
09.2014 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - CHEMISTRY
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
09.2002 - 06.2007
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