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Lilli Westerby

Bedlington,Northumberland

Summary

Six years of experience in laboratory, production, and waste management. Expertise in method development, data interpretation, and chemical hazard assessment. Experienced in utilising Safety Data Sheets and EC50/LC50 values. Proficient in Chromeleon, SAP, SharePoint, and Excel, with a commitment to ongoing development in regulatory software and pursuit of DGSA certification.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bioplant Technician

Sterling Pharma Solutions
01.2025 - Current
  • Assessed waste streams using hazard data (HMADS, EC50, LC50) to determine disposal routes.
  • Used Safety Data Sheets to support decision-making and ensure safe handling and disposal.
  • Communicated with clients regarding waste suitability and maintained positive working relationships.
  • Managed daily plant operations, including feed rates, equipment checks and general plant health.
  • Worked independently to organise tasks and respond to changing priorities.
  • Built practical understanding of chemical hazards, environmental considerations and compliance.

Analytical Chemist

Sterling Pharma Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Developed and validated analytical methods, supporting quality and documentation requirements.
  • Investigated and resolved impurities through root cause analysis.
  • Collaborated with QA and production teams to maintain accurate records and support audits.
  • Managed multiple projects and deadlines, communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Led 5S improvements and contributed to continuous improvement activities.
  • Completed housekeeping audits to maintain safety and compliance standards.
  • Balanced full-time work with a four-year Analytical Chemistry degree.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Analytical Chemistry

Newcastle College University
01-2025

BTEC - Applied Science

Sterling Pharma Solutions / Newcastle College
01-2021

Skills

  • Chemical hazard assessment (HMADS, EC50, LC50)
  • Quality and compliance
  • Regulatory awareness
  • Analytical Chemistry & Method Development
  • Process optimisation & 5S
  • Root cause analysis
  • Project coordination
  • Workload prioritisation
  • Software: Chromeleon, SAP, Excel, MS Teams, SharePoint
  • Communication & teamwork
  • Willingness to learn new systems and regulatory tools

Custom

  • Preparing for DGSA certification; currently studying using official materials.
  • Experience using SDS, hazard data and chemical classification information.
  • Interest in learning regulatory software such as IUCLID, GHSPro and 3E.

Timeline

Bioplant Technician

Sterling Pharma Solutions
01.2025 - Current

Analytical Chemist

Sterling Pharma Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2025

BSc (Hons) - Analytical Chemistry

Newcastle College University

BTEC - Applied Science

Sterling Pharma Solutions / Newcastle College
Lilli Westerby