Quality Control Project

Banga Lubanga

Email: abowqh@r.postjobfree.com

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City: Raleigh

State: NC

Zip: 27610

Country: USA

Phone: 801-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: 64

Willing to Relocate

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BANGA LUBANGA

342 Penney Ave * Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

801-***-**** * abowqh@r.postjobfree.com

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST/R&D

Fully prepared to leverage related experience and advanced education toward Associate Scientist/R&D position in infectious diseases/ vaccine research and drug development.

Offer solid practical background in laboratory, research and quality control environments, along with breadth of scientific knowledge, enabling ability to rapidly grasp and train others in new concepts. History of complying fully with laboratory and industry SOPs, methodologies and cGMP/cGLP regulations. Excellent leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills, with talent for liaising with diverse audiences and building rapport with peers to ensure timely, efficient execution of critical functions. Extensive experience interacting with diverse cultures; multilingual, with fluency in English and Arabic and intermediate proficiency in Spanish. Technical expertise:

Platforms:Windows OS

Software:Trackwise, Global Laboratory Management System (GLIMS), QDocs, Compliancewire, Empower, ChemStation, OMNIC, STATA, EpiInfo, MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)

Wet Chemistry: LOD, Heavy Metals, Limits Tests, ROI, Titration, Standardization, Karl Fischer, Assay, pH

Instrumentation:HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, UVIS, FTIR Spectrophotometers, Dissolution Testers

Competencies:Technical Writing: Literature Review, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Test Methods, Work Instructions, Protocols, Developmental Training Module Development, Change Control, CAPAs, Deviations and OOS/OOT Incidents Reports, JP/USP/Ph.Eur, Qualitative/Quantitative Research, Epidemiological Study Design, Project Proposals, Project Management, Database Administration, Outbreak Investigation, Needs Assessment, Participatory Methods

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE, London, UK

Master of Science in The Control of Infectious Diseases, 2008

Research Thesis: The influence of sex, hormonal status on the susceptibility to selected infectious diseases, as distinct from difference in gender related exposure to infectious diseases.

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, London, UK

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Medicinal Chemistry, 2007

Research Thesis: The synthesis of Cytochrome P450 as potential enzyme inhibitors in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Professional Association: Associate Member of the Royal Chemistry Society, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS /CEPHALON, Salt Lake City, Utah

Quality Control Chemist II, 6/2008 - Present

Conduct raw material testing and manage raw material qualification program, ensuring compliance with FDA and preexisting SOPS. Perform in-process, finished product and stability testing of various products and materials. Prepare standard and sample solutions based on results of test methods, adhering closely with stability guidelines. Produce diluents, buffers and mobile phases for sample analysis. Perform chemical and physical analysis of wet chemistry test methods. Operate, calibrate and qualify a variety of instrumentation. Perform peer review and approval of laboratory data. Contribute to investigations pertaining to OOS/OOT results. Created and documented events and coordinated change control activities.

Selected Contributions:

Revamped laboratory staff training through concept and deployment of QC training modules for laboratory procedures, emphasizing standardization and titration techniques, Karl Fischer instrumentation and HPLC.

Integral in reducing raw materials testing volumes through equivalency, spec rationalization and reduced testing initiatives.

Steered design and delivery of spreadsheet for inventory order-tracking sheet employed to track all chemicals ordered, as well as chemical storage tracking sheet for tracking chemical stock levels.

Played key role in method transfers to support transition of products to SLC site by performing verification testing of compendia and other methods and developing methods/ protocols in compliance with site requirements.

Authored and updated laboratory test methods and SOPs relating to raw material sampling and testing via USP, European Pharmacopeia, Japanese Pharmacopeia, Merck Index and other available resources.

Attended Train the Trainer sessions, receiving certification as qualified department trainer, and contributing to training of other analysts.

Implemented several procedures for improving laboratory efficiency and recommended new equipment and techniques to prepare for expanding operational and regulatory requirements.

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, London, UK

Chemistry Laboratory Research Project, 4/2006 - 8/2007

Completed research project entitled -The synthesis of Cytochrome P450 as a potential enzyme inhibitors in the treatment of prostate cancer.- Performed chemical synthesis of potential intermediates via wet chemistry and synthesizing techniques. Conducted analytical chemistry via a range of analytical techniques.

Selected Contributions:

Contributed to marketing research for prostate cancer campaigns.

Carefully complied with safety procedures pertaining to chemical hazards/ assessments.

Developed laboratory material safety data sheet (MSDS) files accessible to all students.

SAINSBURY`S PHARMACY, Kingston upon Thames, UK

Pharmacy Dispenser Assistant, 4/2004 - 8/2006

Facilitated sales of over-the-counter medicines. Responded to customer inquiries pertaining to products and symptoms including availability and estimated time to fulfill prescriptions. Gathered pharmaceutical products and ingredients for assembly and delivery to hospitals, clinics and various community sites. Reported to clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on issues encountered with pharmacy operations and fulfillment of prescriptions. Received, unloaded and distributed pharmaceuticals and other items from wholesalers, manufacturers and suppliers. Generated stock lists and labels via dispensaries and computer systems. Liaised daily with healthcare professionals to ensure effective allocation of resources.

Selected Contributions:

Integral member of team honored with -Best Pharmacy Team of the Region 2006- award for handling up to 300 prescriptions daily including two nursing homes and one children`s home.

Skillfully performed aseptic preparation of medicines in a clean laboratory environment utilizing special techniques.

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