Lab Manager Resume

SUMMARY

Oversaw purchasing and purifying raw material to optimize product quality and quantity
Manufactured over 300 high purity inorganic compounds and solutions
Established purification and manufacturing procedures to improve efficiency and product quality
Enforced compliance for laboratory departmental goals and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure accuracy and integrity of analysis using GLP and GMP
Developed departmental staff into leadership roles
Served as Principal Investigator in the areas of synthesis of nanocrystalline metal oxides for photocatalytic, electronic, military decontamination, and sulfur scrubbing applications
Performed calibration, maintenance, and basic trouble shootings for state - of-art laboratory equipment
Participated in qualitative and quantitative analyses of raw materials, in-process product, and finished product
Drafted statistical data for annual ISO audits
Collaborated in R&D efforts for product realization through commercialization
Proficient in laboratory equipment usage (GC-MS, XRD, FTIR, TEM, EDX, KF, NMR, PSA, SAA, UV/Vis, HPLC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Lab Manager

Responsibilities:

Manage and track starting materials, laboratory frequent supply, and consumable inventory
Manage the day-to-day manufacturing operations and products backlogs
Prepare single element solutions at ppm levels
Prepare multi-element solutions at ppm levels
Prepare high concentration single element solution for making stock solutions
Supervise the production of single- and multi-element solutions
Support QC benchtop analysis
Purify raw materials
Use of LIMS for production forecast and activities
Sourcing high purity starting material for making stock solutions
Provide daily floor support to chemists to ensure on time delivery
Provide updated price information on various products to Sales and Sales Support
Trouble-shoot the manufacturing process to ensure a smooth daily operation

Confidential

Senior Production Chemist

Responsibilities:

Coauthored 242 SOPs for manufacturing high purity inorganic compounds (Alkali, alkali earths, transition metals, rare earths, nonmetals)
Mentored and supervised production chemist
Served as the technical resource to address product related questions/issues
Developed new product lines per customer request
Developed purified procedures to improve product quality, efficiency and reduce costs
Used ERP System: Chempax C/S for production activity, maintained an appropriate level of finished goods inventory and bills of material management.
Supported Sales and Supply Chain to prepare quotes for new business and/or bulk order
Assisted Site Manager to budget, design, and install laboratory equipment
Partnered with QC to resolve inorganic compound impurity and assay issues
Participated and presented in the safety program

Confidential

Analytical Services Manager

Responsibilities:

Ensured all equipment was maintained and calibrated daily
Scheduled staff daily workload and staff development
Procured lab supplies/consumables/lab equipment
Troubleshot, authored and approved SOPS
Reviews, approved, released and archived data packet and Certificate of analysis
Supported QA manager for raw material, in-process sample, and product release
Coordinated with the production department and supported its manufacturing activity
Served as technical source for OOS product to the QC Manager
Met with and provided analysis quote to potential customers