Alan Bloggs
1 Main Street, Irish Town, Co. Cork
abloggs@gmail.com
087 123 4567
Personal Profile
A highly competent professional with experience in several industries including pharmaceutical, medical
devices and food. Having excellent strategic and operational knowledge. A results orientated individual who
maintains a strong focus on quality and KPI’s. An excellent leader with proven people and technical skills
utilised to successfully mentor individuals and teams to deliver departments and company objectives
relentlessly.
Education
2006-2007
2004-2005
2000-2004
Diploma in Quality Management
MSc. Applied Science, Biotechnology
BSc. Analytical Chemistry
CIT
UCC
UCC
Skills/Further Training
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Use of HPLC, GC-MS, HPLC Assays + Impurities, Gas Chromatograph, Identification tests, IR,
Colorimetric, Heavy Metals, Karl Fischer, Atomic Absorption, X-Ray, Electrophoresis, SDSPAGE/IEF/Capillary Electrophoresis
Strong familiarity with LIMS Systems and Trackwise
Use of SPSS
ECDL
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Project Management course
Work Experience
ABC BioPharm Ltd, Limerick
Oct 2009 – Present
ABC BioPharm is a global leader in the manufacture of biopharmaceutical products.
Position: Senior QC Analyst
Key Duties & Responsibilities
 Achieved a high level of competency FDA certified laboratory methods and procedures to support
raw material, utility, in process, release and stability testing of biotechnology products.
 Performed routine and non-routine biochemical/chemical and/or microbiological testing activities.
 Ensured that all testing is completed, reviewed and approved within agreed turnaround times.
 Ensured QC activities are carried out in compliance with product license commitments, cGMP and
company quality standards.
 Trained other QC analysts and manufacturing personnel in laboratory methods and procedures.
 Wrote updated and reviewed TMs, SOPs and WIs.
Key Achievements
 Improved sample turn around times.
Sep 2005 – Oct 2009
ABC General LTD, Cork
An indigenous food production plant with worldwide exports.
Position: QC Inspector / Analyst
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Pre-production audits and bio trace swabbing of machinery.
Swabbing hands of personnel working in production as necessary.
Positive release checking of all products being produced by carrying out the various QC checks on
each product.
Checking of raw materials when delivered to ensure they are in compliance with company
requirements and specification, ensuring a certificate of conformance accompanies each delivery.
Shelf life tasting, cooking and tasting all product on production day and use by day to ensure that
they still taste ok.
Checks on X-ray machine and checking metal detector as required.
Checking temperature of all fridges/freezers and prep areas as required.
Reporting non conformances noted and carrying out corrective action.
Ensuring cleaning is correctly carried out and records are completed.
Checking visitors to the site are completing questionnaires.
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Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy playing Gaelic football with my local team and I am an avid reader.
References
Excellent references available on request.
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