Determined Quality Control Chemist offering a strong background in lab sample testing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to assure quality. Driven to consistently adhere to standard operating procedures when performing all work in the lab. Highly adept in communicating quality issues and offering corrective actions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Quality Control Chemist
Apotex
01.2023 - 01.2024
Perform analysis of Packaging Material, Labelling, Raw Material, In-process, Dosage, Purified Water, Process, and Cleaning.
Calibrated balance, pH meter and Milli-Q water and qualification of instruments according to SOPs
Enhanced laboratory efficiency by developing and optimizing analytical methods for routine testing.
Investigated out-of-specification/out-of-trend results, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Contributed to successful audits by maintaining an organized lab space and up-to-date documentation.
Carefully handled lab samples and disposed of waste by adhering to safety protocols.
Prepared and standardized test equipment, test solutions, and reagents to enable successful testing completion.
Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products, including Dissolution, Assay, TLC, UV analysis, ID, LOD, CU, and Average Weight as per methods, following the company SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
Generated technical reports and other documentation to record analytical test results and conclusions in LIMS, Chemstation/Agilent Software.
Maintains compliance with all health and safety standards, cGDP, cGLP, cGMP, and regulatory
requirements, with all aspects of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs).
Perform SAP results recording.
Provides technical troubleshooting support or training to other team members where appropriate.
Security Officer
Paragon
01.2022 - 12.2022
Providing first responder services for all incidents, life safety emergencies, and security needs
Enforcing property regulations, Criminal Codes, and Legislative statutes
Complete daily and special occasions reports and collaborate with management as needed.
Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Suzy Shier
10.2021 - 02.2022
Provided quality customer service and resolved customer conflicts
Promoted brand loyalty through communication, accessibility, and credibility
Completed daily, monthly, and quarterly financial reports
Data Entry Clerk
Maan Silk Mills
04.2016 - 03.2020
Conducted daily audits of data entry
Reviewing and entering data information into the appropriate databases and Proactively verifying data through source documents
Complying with security backups and regular checkups to ensure the safety of the data being stored.
Graduate Research Assistant
Punjab Agricultural University
07.2016 - 10.2018
Thesis published titled 'Isolation, derivation of compounds from wild ginger oil and evaluation of its antifungal potential.' Extraction of major compounds from wild ginger essential oil and its derivatization via chemical reactions
Analysis of the essential oil and compounds for their antifungal properties against rice fungi
Evaluation of its phytochemical and antioxidant properties
Contributed to professionally written scientific papers for publication.
Streamlined data analysis processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in research results.
Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.