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
2022.06 - 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
2020.01 - 2022.04
- 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
2018.10 - 2019.12
- 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 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool September 2014 - 2017.05
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
2022.06 - Current
Quality Control Analyst
Quality Control North West
2020.01 - 2022.04
Quality Control Analyst
PCI Pharma Services
2018.10 - 2019.12
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Manufacture and Quality Control
Liverpool John Moores University
September 2017 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Liverpool John Moores University
September 2014 - 2017.05