I am currently searching for my next employment opportunity. This is the first time I have published a blog, but it seemed a potentially useful addition to the usual recruitment channels. Hopefully, if I get it right, it should increase my visibility to potential recruiters. Let me know what you think, especially if you think I can improve on what I have done so far -or if you have the opportunity that might just be what I am looking for ...
Background
- Ian D. Bennington MRSC
- Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- I am an analytical chemist with thirteen years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry. I have worked for a number of reputable companies in the sector. During this time I have gained a broad range of experience, from QC analysis, Stability analysis, validation and research and development. I am currently employed as an analytical 'bench' chemist, but have experience and a proven track record at a higher level. I would like to return to that level, either in a more senior technical capacity or in a project/team leadership role. My career history is listed below, if you need to know more get in touch, or leave a post ...
Saturday 10 October 2009
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My Career So Far ...
Scientist
September 2007 – Present
- Performed analytical development experiments on new drug compounds
- Developed and validated analytical methods.
- Performed stability analysis and prepared stability reports.
- Performed in-process analysis, in support of scale-up manufacturing and technology transfer projects –including preparation and issue of reports.
Project Leader
July 2006 – September 2007
- Reviewed current analytical chemistry methodology, advised on potential areas for improvement/optimization.
- Developed and validated new analytical methods where necessary.
- Validated new analytical equipment for the QC Chemistry laboratory.
- Trained QC Chemistry analysts in use of new equipment and methods.
- Prepared SOPs, protocols –including technology transfer protocols, equipment IQ,
- Coordinated and contributed to cross functional validation activities.
- Participated in analytical investigation/root cause analysis committees.
Higher Analytical Scientist
October 2005 – July 2006
- Performed analytical development experiments on new drug compounds.
- Transferred, developed and validated analytical methods and equipment.
- Prepared SOPs, protocols and reports, for use in-house and externally.
Analytical Development Scientist
April 2005 – September 2005
- Performed solubility enhancement experiments on new drug compounds.
- Transferred, developed and validated analytical and cleaning verification methods.
- Prepared SOPs, protocols and reports, for use in-house and externally.
Pharmaceutical Scientist
October 2003 – March 2005
- Analysed propriety formulations for drug content by HPLC and surface area by nitrogen adsorption.
- Assisted in the development of MaxSol technology platform, including optimisation of methods for drug content analysis by HPLC.
Senior Research Associate
January 2003 – September 2003
- Contributed to preformulation studies on new chemical entities.
- Determined the solid-state physical properties of NCEs by various techniques, inc. XRPD, DSC, TGA and GVS.
- Implemented HPLC assay platform to determine purity of NCEs.
- Developed and implemented assay platform for determining thermodynamic/kinetic solubility of NCEs.
- Screened salt-forms of drug candidates for purity, solubility and intrinsic dissolution rate.
QC Shift Analyst
September 2001 – January 2003
- Analysed finished solid dose and controlled release pharmaceutical products and raw materials in a GLP environment.
- Shift Lead for maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
- Reviewed results produced by other analysts and performed investigations.
QC Analyst
April 1997 – August 2001
- Analysed finished solid dose pharmaceutical products, to in-house and client methods –in a GMP environment. Trained, mentored and supervised less experienced analysts.
- Validated analytical methods.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Prepared SOPs for use in the laboratory.