Javier Seco
Romford,Havering
Summary
Quality control professional specializing in laboratories across Petrochemical, Oleochemicals, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Expertise in ISO standards, GMP, and GLP, with advanced skills in HPLC, GC, UV, IR, and TLC analysis. Proven track record in quality audits, method validation, and laboratory data analysis, with a focus on technical report writing and compliance documentation. Strong leadership capabilities in team supervision, mentoring, and effective budget and inventory management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quality Control Finished Products
ETHYPHARM
Gidea Park, Havering
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Execute comprehensive quality control testing on raw materials and finished products, ensuring adherence to British Pharmacopoeia standards, ASTM, ISO and others.
- Use analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, UV and others, to guarantee precise data generation and GMP compliance.
- Lead root cause investigations for Out of Specification and Out of Trend results, implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Calibration laboratory instruments to optimize performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Management stock of finishing materials efficiently, minimizing wastage effectively.
- Assist in training new starters, contributing to development of a skilled workforce.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress and maintain alignment.
Laboratory Coordinator
ETHYPHARM
Gidea Park, Havering
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept track of retained samples with ongoing updates for compliance.
- Handled receipt of Non-CD and CD samples, ensuring effective record-keeping.
- Liaised effectively with vendors, ensured timely delivery of orders placed for lab supplies.
- Monitored inventory levels, avoided shortages or overstocking of laboratory supplies.
Laboratory Analyst / Quality Control
RANDSTAD Procter and Gamble Contractor
Grays, Thurrock
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted inspections of finished products and raw materials to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained documentation in compliance with GDPs and ISO requirements.
- Engaged with internal customers and suppliers to facilitate communication and resolve issues.
- Reported directly to Quality Manager regarding ongoing quality matters.
- Executed testing of finished products, raw materials, and processes using techniques such as FTIR and Gravimetric analysis.
- Released materials into supply chain following thorough inspection for defects.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment to maintain accuracy during testing procedures.
- Led safety briefings to promote a safe working environment.
- Monitored chemical inventory, reducing waste and optimizing resources.
Laboratory Supervisor
PETROCHEMICAL
Moron, Venezuela
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Supervised and mentored 20 science technicians to enforce testing protocols for various samples.
- Managed compliance with ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 requirements, ensuring high standards.
- Produced detailed and accurate test reports, enhancing documentation quality.
- Executed validation processes for volumetric methods and spectrophotometry.
- Optimised laboratory budgets while ensuring adherence to all financial plans.
- Maintained calibration schedules for laboratory equipment, achieving 100% compliance.
- Addressed and resolved complaints, reducing claims from non-compliant results.
- Prioritized tasks according to urgency to meet deadlines consistently.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations ensuring a secure working atmosphere.
- Allocated tasks to junior staff to ensure efficient workflow.
ANALYST QUALITY CONTROL
PETROCHEMICAL
Moron, Venezuela
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Executed testing compliance to Quality Control standards for water, fertilizers, and chemical samples using volumetric, UV, gas chromatography, Karl Fischer, IR, gravimetric, dissolution, and potentiometric techniques.
- Contributed to development of Quality Manuals aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 standards.
- Ensured effective maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment according to established schedules.
LABORATORY PROCESS CONTROL ANALYST
PETROCHEMICAL
Moron, Venezuela
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Executed testing plans to analysis water, fertilizers, and chemical products using various techniques (UV, titration, gravimetric).
- Conducted compliant sampling of phosphate rock mines and performed detailed analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply chain
Arden University
08.2025 - 08.2025
BSc - Engineering
Universidad Panamericana del Puerto
01.2008 - 01.2012
Higher National Diploma - undefined
Chemistry
07.1998 - 12.2004
Skills
- Quality systems and compliance
- Pharmaceutical quality management
- ISO standards expertise (9000 and 17025)
- Good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Good laboratory practices (GLP)
- Analytical techniques proficiency
- Laboratory data analysis
- Quality audits and documentation
- Method validation and verification
- Sample management systems (LIMS)
- Technical report writing
- Supervision and mentoring skills
- Budget and inventory management
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Instrument calibration
- Compliance documentation
- Root cause analysis
- Sample inspection
- Inventory management
- Quality Control
Languages
Spanish
English
References
Available
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Supply chain
Arden University
08.2025 - 08.2025
Quality Control Finished Products
ETHYPHARM
03.2022 - 08.2025
Laboratory Coordinator
ETHYPHARM
07.2021 - 03.2022
Laboratory Analyst / Quality Control
RANDSTAD Procter and Gamble Contractor
05.2018 - 06.2021
Laboratory Supervisor
PETROCHEMICAL
01.2013 - 08.2017
ANALYST QUALITY CONTROL
PETROCHEMICAL
01.2008 - 01.2013
BSc - Engineering
Universidad Panamericana del Puerto
01.2008 - 01.2012
LABORATORY PROCESS CONTROL ANALYST
PETROCHEMICAL
01.2004 - 01.2008
Higher National Diploma - undefined
Chemistry
07.1998 - 12.2004
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