Festus Ahimakin

8039 Centennial Drive * Charlotte, North Carolina 28213

* 704.509.9429
Analytical Chemist
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Test Design / Data Collection / Results Analysis
Extensive experience in chemical analysis of a broad range of materials, skillfu
lly identifying optimum material testing approaches and techniques. Demonstrated
record of success partnering with laboratory teams; finely honed communication
strengths, including talent for writing project findings, result summaries, and
conclusions. Collaborated cross-functionally in support of product development,
production, and quality management life cycle.
Core Competencies:
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Product Cycle Time * Quality Control (QC) Processes * cGMP & Regulatory Complian
ce * Knowledge of USP Monographs * Test Planning & Preparation * Test Result Ana
lysis & Reporting * Instrument & Equipment Maintenance * Training, Coaching & Me
ntoring
Education & Credentials
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Minor in Physics
University of Ivory Coast -Abidjan, C te d'Ivoire
Languages:
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French (fluent), Spanish (read / write)
Career Highlights
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Analytical Chemist, 1998 to 2009
Qualitest Pharmaceutical, Charlotte, North Carolina
Performed complex testing and analysis of pre-production raw materials, in-proce
ss materials, and finished products for pharmaceutical manufacturer, ensuring su
perior quality control (QC). Supported an array of laboratory activities includi
ng design of tests, development of testing protocols, data collection, analysis,
and interpretation. Conducted extensive analysis of data and findings, preparin
g result summaries. Performed recordkeeping and ensured compliance with standard
operating procedures (SOP) and with regulatory agency requirements, including F
DA.
]]] Adhered to laboratory safety and chemical material handling policies and pro
cedures.
]]] Developed and reviewed analytical testing procedures for improved material q
ualification.
]]] Provided extensive training to new chemists across processes, procedures, te
chniques, and equipment.
]]] Attended USP Seminar---USP Residual Solvents---in 2007; leveraged training
to revise and improve existing processes and develop new processes to comply wit
h the new July, 2008 chapter requirements.
********** Additional service in National Army of the Republic of Benin ********
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Technical Proficiency
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Techniques:
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High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) & Column Maintenance, Gas Chromato
graphy (GC), Column Chromatography, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Extractions
, Titrations.
Equipment & Instruments:
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UV-VIS: Perkin Elmer Lambda 25, IR: Perkin Elmer 1600 Series FT-IR, Perkin Elmer
Spectrum One (FT-IR & ATR), HPLC: Waters Pumps, Auto Samplers, and Detectors (U
V, Refractive Index, and PDA), GC: HP5890, HP6890 with Agilent G1888 Automated H
eadspace Sampler, Dissolution Baths, Brinkman 716 DMS TITRINO Titrators for Karl
Fisher and Potentiometric Titrations, Rudolph Autopol III Polarimeter, Sonic Si
fters, Hosakawa Micro Air Jet Sieves.
Software:
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Millennium 32.0 Empower Build 1154 for HPLC & GC acquisition, processing, and re
porting.
Keyword Summary
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Chemistry, chemical, chemical analysis, chemical testing, material analysis, mat
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ory oversight, laboratory equipment, laboratory instruments, lab, experiment, re
search, R&D, research & development, research science, research scientist, labor
atory team leadership, collaboration, project management, project budget, projec
t supervision, project execution, project evaluation, quality assurance, QA, qua
lity control, QC, quality management, QM, regulatory compliance, standards-based
, communications, cost control, cost avoidance, process analysis, process design
, process development, process implementation, policy analysis, procedure analys
is, procedure design, procedure development, procedure implementation, equipment
calibration, instrument calibration, equipment maintenance, instrument maintena
nce, team building, team development, team leadership, mentoring, coaching, teac
hing, training, supervision