Caleb Appiah
Trollhättan
Summary
Diligent and highly organized analytical chemist with talent for identifying and resolving issues efficiently in pharmaceutical manufacturing settings, enhancing product integrity through innovative method development, validation and effective team leadership. Well-versed in quality assurance/control standards and adept at utilizing data analysis and problem-solving skills to ensure product excellence. Excelled in industry and global regulatory compliance and laboratory skills, significantly improving quality control processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Specialized in Liquid and Gas Chromatography, as well as Mass Spectrometry. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills to transition into a broader field of chemical products including personal care-, food- and agricultural-, cleaning- and building products and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Amponsah-Efah Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Validated new methods and equipment to properly integrate improved strategies into quality control processes.
- Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures with tabulated data for detailed reports.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines throughout all aspects of the quality control process, resulting in an improved workplace environment for over 20 department employees.
- Supervised and directed over 20 quality assurance personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Developed and initiated standards and methods to fully inspect, test and evaluate materials and finished products in pharmaceutical industry settings.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to align quality control objectives and minimize discrepancies across the organization.
- Reviewed raw material specifications for alignment with company requirements, reducing instances of non-conformance in finished products.
- Provided detailed reports on quality metrics, enabling management to make informed decisions regarding process improvements.
Quality Control Technician
Amponsah-Efah Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements and established physical in-process checks for about 10 different products and 15-20 batches daily.
- Tested and evaluated active ingredients in pharmaceutical products against standards using different analytical methods and tools.
- Performed thorough inspections and tests of incoming raw materials, validating results in certificates of analysis (COA) before clearance for production.
- Routinely tested pharmaceutical products to align with temperature, humidity and other storage specifications, ensuring product integrity was not compromised with time.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
Education
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Uppsala Universitet
Uppsala, Sweden06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana07-2018
Skills
- Measurement techniques
- Laboratory skills
- Microsoft office
- Method development & validation
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer focus
- Machine operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Hardware and software installation
- Data analysis
- Sampling methods
Languages
Twi
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Amponsah-Efah Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
08.2018 - 03.2019
Quality Control Technician
Amponsah-Efah Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
11.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Uppsala Universitet
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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