Festus Ahimakin
8039 Centennial Drive * Charlotte, North Carolina 28213
 *  [Send email to request phone number] 09.9429

Analytical Chemist
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Test Design / Data Collection / Results Analysis

Extensive experience in chemical analysis of a broad range of materials,
skillfully 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
Compliance * Knowledge of USP Monographs * Test Planning & Preparation * Test
Result Analysis & Reporting * Instrument & Equipment Maintenance * Training,
Coaching & Mentoring

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-process materials, and finished products for pharmaceutical manufacturer,
ensuring superior quality control (QC). Supported an array of laboratory
activities including design of tests, development of testing protocols, data
collection, analysis, and interpretation. Conducted extensive analysis of data
and findings, preparing result summaries. Performed recordkeeping and ensured
compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and with regulatory agency
requirements, including FDA.

]]] Adhered to laboratory safety and chemical material handling policies and
procedures.

]]] Developed and reviewed analytical testing procedures for improved material
qualification.

]]] Provided extensive training to new chemists across processes, procedures,
techniques, and equipment.

]]] Attended USP Seminar---USP  Residual Solvents---in 2007; leveraged training
to revise and improve existing processes and develop new processes to comply with
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
Chromatography (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 (UV,
Refractive Index, and PDA), GC: HP5890, HP6890 with Agilent G1888 Automated
Headspace Sampler, Dissolution Baths, Brinkman 716 DMS TITRINO Titrators for Karl
Fisher and Potentiometric Titrations, Rudolph Autopol III Polarimeter, Sonic
Sifters, Hosakawa Micro Air Jet Sieves.

Software:
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Millennium 32.0 Empower Build 1154 for HPLC & GC acquisition, processing, and
reporting.

Keyword Summary
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Chemistry, chemical, chemical analysis, chemical testing, material analysis,
material testing, data collection, data evaluation, laboratory supervision,
laboratory oversight, laboratory equipment, laboratory instruments, lab,
experiment, research, R&D, research & development, research science, research
scientist, laboratory team leadership, collaboration, project management, project
budget, project supervision, project execution, project evaluation, quality
assurance, QA, quality 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 analysis, procedure design, procedure development,
procedure implementation, equipment calibration, instrument calibration,
equipment maintenance, instrument maintenance, team building, team development,
team leadership, mentoring, coaching, teaching, training, supervision