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Daniel Simms

Pharmaceutical QC Scientist
Salford

Summary

Experienced Pharmaceutical Scientist with 7 years of industry experience specialising in Quality Control. Demonstrated expertise in HPLC method development and validation, stability studies and working within GMP regulated environments. Driven to deliver a high quality service and compliance with regulatory standards with a proven ability to lead projects and manage teams effectively.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist

Quality Control North West
Stockport
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day activities of Chemistry and R&D laboratory teams.
  • Facilitated client meetings to discuss project progress and updates.
  • Promoted and incorporated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to meet the standards set by the Quality System.
  • Maintained laboratory procedures in line with accreditation specifications, including COSHH, SOPs and ISO 17025.
  • Reported non-conformities or deviations and identified necessary corrective and preventative actions.
  • Encouraged a culture of continuous improvement by introducing Lean Six Sigma practices.
  • Conducted performance appraisals in line with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust values.
  • Assisted in recruitment processes.

Quality Control Analyst

Quality Control North West
Stockport
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Developed and validated analytical methods in line with ICH Q2(R2) guidelines.
  • Performed stability study analysis to determine product shelf life.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the cytotoxic residue monitoring service, driving year on year growth through service optimisation.
  • Routinely partook in Pharmassure, a UKAS accredited proficiency testing scheme, to maintain analytical competencies.
  • Conducted HPLC and LCMS troubleshooting, minimising system downtime.

Quality Control Analyst

PCI Pharma Services
Tredegar
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Performed a wide range of analytical tests: HPLC, TLC, UV, FTIR, appearance, density, disintegration, dissolution, particle count, pH.
  • Responsible for peer-checking colleagues work to ensure verify the accuracy of results.
  • Handled and disposed of chemicals safely according to COSHH standards.
  • Delivered training sessions for new starters.
  • Use of LIMS.

Education

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Manufacture and Quality Control

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
September 2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
September 2014 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Process Improvement
  • Quality Control
  • HPLC Troubleshooting

Certification

  • LGC – Method validation
  • IPI academy – Stability testing of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals
  • Agilent University – LCMS mass spectrometer troubleshooting
  • Agilent University – HPLC troubleshooting and maintenance
  • MfQ – Root cause analysis training
  • Manchester first aid training – Emergency first aid at work

Timeline

Senior Pharmaceutical Scientist

Quality Control North West
06.2022 - Current

Quality Control Analyst

Quality Control North West
01.2020 - 04.2022

Quality Control Analyst

PCI Pharma Services
10.2018 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Manufacture and Quality Control

Liverpool John Moores University
September 2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Liverpool John Moores University
September 2014 - 05.2017

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