Trustworthy Analytical chemist with over 20 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
QC Team Leader
Biosynth Ltd
Compton, West Berkshire
2022.10 - Current
Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
Working with instruments such as GC, HPLC, and LCMS, NMR
Responsibility for preventative maintenance on instrumentation
Organisation of training of staff on all relevant laboratory methods
Responsible to ensure all Chemical analysis is carried out in accordance with the Management System
Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframe
Authorisation of data of subordinates and ensure all work is carried out to meet quality requirements (UKAS ISO 9001 and GMP)
To notify internally any issues relating to quality control of the analysis
Conduct yearly appraisals of relevant staff members, target setting and assessment of work performance
Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
Senior Chemist
Leverton Clarke Ltd
2015.10 - 2020.10
Working with various Instruments such as ICP-OES, IC, KF,Malvern Masterizer
Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
Supervision and training of junior staff
Developing and validating analytical methods
Updating and writing SOPs
Stock control
Trained and used software such as SAP, and minitab.
Organic chemist
Eurofins Environmental Ltd
2013.04 - 2015.05
Reason for Leaving: Site closed
Working with instruments such GC-FID
Preparing samples for LC-MS
Instrument maintenance and trouble shooting
Preparations of analytical standards
Working to lean and UKAS ISO 17025
Training junior staff
Monitoring gases for GC equipment and stock taking.
Analytical chemist
Lionel, Hitchen Ltd
2008.06 - 2013.02
Agricultural pesticides analysis by GCMS
Hands on experience on GC-FID, GC-Headspace, HPLC and uv-vis spectrometer
Experience in writing and following SOPs and validating analytical methods
Experience in Lean management
Carrying out work to BRC and COSHH (Level2)
Analytical chemist
LGC Ltd
2005.09 - 2008.04
Wet chemistry
Working with HPLC, GC-FID, HPLC combined with photodiode array, Dionex and UV spectrometer
Responsibility in checking other colleagues work ensuring calculations and reports are accurate
Experience in validating analytical methods
Stock taking and purchasing laboratories supplies
Monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Communicating with clients- telephone, writing e-mails and letters
Carried out work to GLP
QC analyst
Pharmasol Ltd
2003.09 - 2005.09
HPLC, GC, IR spectrometer, uv-vis spectrometer
GMP standards
Using EP, BP, and USP
QC analysts
Tocris Cookson Ltd, CEMAS, Glaoxsmithkline
1998.01 - 2002.02
Temporary contracts in the Life sciences and Pharmaceutical field.
Study analyst
Huntingdon Life Sciences Ltd
1994.01 - 1998.01
Trained to use the following instruments: HPLC, GC-FID/ ECD, IR spectrometer, ICP and uv-vis spectrometer
Experience in designing analytical methods, evaluating the results obtained and writing up presentable reports to clients
Carried work to GLP
Stock taking and purchasing laboratory supplies
Monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Final year project at BRUNEL University
Synthesising and charactisation of two novel organic compounds
Used techniques such as TLC, LC, and NMR spectrometer
Education
Bsc (Hons) - Appiled Chemistry
Brunel University
1994
A-Levels -
SEEVIC college
1990
9 GCSEs -
King John School
1988
Skills
Team supervision
Analytical problem solver
Several years experience in ISO UKAS/GMP/GLP
Hands on experience in various analytical instruments