RONAN WALSH
Waterford
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Lab Technician specializing in testing raw materials and finished products for compliance with industry standards. Strong analytical skills drive meticulous documentation and adherence to GMP and GLP standards. Trains and supports team members to uphold laboratory protocols, ensuring efficient and high-quality operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Raw material quality control Technician
TEVA Pharmaceuticals
Waterford
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted titrations, physical testing, FTIR, UV on raw materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Executed potentiometric titrations and pH analyses to verify product integrity and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Performed calibrations and routine maintenance of analytical instruments including Malvern 2000, Malvern 3000+, moisture meter, polarimeter, and pH meter.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in laboratory during routine operations.
- Trained new QC lab technicians on testing methods and standards to improve team knowledge and maintain operational consistency.
- Interpreted test results against specifications using Microsoft Excel.
- Carried out sampling activities for quality control of raw materials and finished products.
- Inspected incoming raw materials for quality assurance, adhering to GMP and GLP procedures.
- Conducted ethanol raw material testing and sampling based on defined specifications and criteria.
- Experience in the use of LIMS and SAP Enterprise systems for laboratory applications.
- Provide Technical support for laboratory operations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Reporting of OOS to senior analysts and Team lead in a timely manner for Veeva and trackwise.
- Managed procurement and documentation of calibration standards and reagents to uphold laboratory accuracy and meet regulatory compliance.
Chemistry ANALYST– Water Chemistry
TEVA Pharmaceuticals
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Execute daily operations of various analytical instruments including calibration of Conductivity and PH meter etc.
- Reporting of test data results into global LIMS system e.g Elims.
- Prepared detailed reports on water quality findings for regulatory agencies.
- Experience in Water testing using advanced instruments such as pH meter, conductivity meter, TOC analyser, Nitrate& Nitrite kit testing.
- Opening & Reporting of OOS to clients in a timely manner to ensure efficient actions taken.
- Analyzed wastewater treatment processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensuring sufficient reagents and standards onsite to complete laboratory requirements.
- Testing of samples in line with USP, EP and CP Pharmacopeia guidelines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
SETU Waterford
Waterford10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
SETU Waterford
Waterford10-2018
Skills
- Quality control
- Raw material testing
- Quality systems
- Analytical instrumentation
- Chemical handling
- Titration techniques
- Documentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Podcasts
- Travel
Languages
- English
Timeline
Raw material quality control Technician
TEVA Pharmaceuticals
02.2022 - Current
Chemistry ANALYST– Water Chemistry
TEVA Pharmaceuticals
09.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science -
SETU Waterford
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
SETU Waterford