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Elaine Patrick 1 Strowan Villas, Gardiners Hill, Cork.

Mobile: 085-7042880

1st September 1986

ElaineDPatrick@gmail.com ie.linkedin.com/pub/elaine-patrick/49/3ab/667/

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Graduate of BSc Hons. Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance. Experience and strong familiarity with regulatory compliance and

quality assurance requirements of the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and medical device industries. Intimate working knowledge of ISO

9001:2008. Highly competent at data interpretation, analysing problems and formulating solutions. Strong ability to prioritise, motivated,

responsible, confident team member, organised, reliable and flexible. Enjoy working on own initiative, quick to adjust and learn in new

surroundings. Strong communication, listening, decision making skills, excellent customer service, very punctual. Committed to continuous

improvement and professional development in all areas of my life.

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

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April 2013 Course: Customer Service FETAC Level 5 (Achieved Distinction) July 2012 Course: Internal Quality Management Systems Auditor (IRCA Certified)

2007-2009 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance Cork Institute of Technology

Overall Result: Second Class Honors. Subjects: Analytical Methodology, Spectroscopic Methods, Chromatographic Methods, Thermal Methods, Particle Size

methods, Electrochemical Methods, Quality Management, Laboratory Information Management systems, Statistical Quality

Control, Philosophy of Science, Immunoassays, Food Environmental & Pharmaceutical applications & Experimental ACQUA.

Laboratory Information Management Systems Project: An organized, concise and informative review of LIMS suppliers and

products they offer. Summarisation of ICH quality guidelines (quality, safety, efficacy & multidisciplinary) and their

relationship with LIMS software. Experimental database setup including specifications and tests.

Quality Project: Refresher training manual for Clarks shoes.

Laboratory Project: The sweet smell of Anethole: synthesis of Anethole & the extraction of it from herbal product.

Laboratory Skills Gained: Gravimetric, volumetric, titrimetric and conductimetric analysis. Chromatographic analysis (HPLC,

GC, Ion Exchange, TLC, Paper Chromatography), spectrometric analysis(FTIR, NMR, UV-VIS), argentometric analysis,

iodometric analysis, complexometric analysis, potentiometric analysis (Water determination, Acid-Base determinations),

coulometric analysis, aseptic and sterilization technique, biochemical tests, colourimetry, synthesis of organic compounds,

preparation of samples, investigation and analysis of inorganic and organic compounds, isolation and purification techniques,

characterization of product, ion-exchange analysis, sublimation, phase-transfer catalysis. Disposal of chemical waste, chemical

hazards and storage (not a fully comprehensive list).

2006-2007 Cork Institute of Technology: Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Overall Result: Merit 2. 2004-2006 Cork Institute of Technology: Higher Certificate in Science in Chemistry with Microbiology and French.

Overall Result: Merit 1

COMPUTER SKILLS:

2003 The Commercial Examining Board of Ireland: Intermediate Word Processing. Result: Distinction.

Other: Minitab, Maple, ChemDraw, MS Dynamics Nav, Delcran, LIMS, QDIS, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio,

Trackwise, Documentum, Compliance Wire, MES, EQMS, Sharepoint.

FIRST AID

The Irish Red Cross: Active member at Emergency First Response Level. Have completed courses in Practical First Aid, Child

Protection, Critical Incident Stress Management, Intermediate First Aid, Radio Operators, Ambulance Procedures and CFR community,

CFR Advanced & Emergency First Responder. I also participate at Branch level of the Cork City Red Cross. Attend to casualty’s on

Ambulance duties at events such as Patrick’s Day parade or Fun days, Marquee/Concerts/Oprah house, athletic events including

BHAA, Martial arts tournaments, Lourdes Flights to name a few.

ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS:

St Patrick’s College: I received an unbroken attendance certificate from my secondary school.

Girl Guides: Member for 12 years. Achieved the highest award in Guiding: The Gold & Siorglas Awards.

Volunteer as a Leader for Girl Guides and Senior Branch.

Shotokan Karate: I have gained my third brown belt (next is Black Belt).

Gaisce Awards: I am a Presidents Award Leader (PAL). Achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold Award.

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RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Key summary of Job Responsibilities below. For full details please see my Linked in Page.

DATES COMPANY POSITION HELD

July 2015 – January 2016 Gilead Sciences Ireland UC Quality Assurance Specialist II

Provided quality assurance support to the Quality Systems and IT support Group and the Training Department

• Ensured Compliance to regulatory requirements. Provided Quality Systems related training. Archiving to Iron Mountain.

• Generated Annual Quality Product Review Reports & Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to ensure quality.

• Participated in site and cross site functional project teams as the QA representative or Site representative.

• Conduct Change controls, Investigations, Deviation/Non-Conformances & Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications/ Trackwise/Documentum/Compliance Wire/Sharepoint/Peer review.

• Training administration work on site and on Compliance Wire system. Achieved 5S Lean system in the Archives.

July 2014 – January 2015 Merck Millipore Biochemistry Quality Analyst

Provided analytical support for the testing of in process & finished products for the membrane & biotools manufacturing. Used various laboratory equipment / instrumentation such as MilliQ water purification system, Spectramax plate reader, Tecan

Spectrafluor plus, Tecan infinite F200 pro, Beckman Biomek Nxp, Biomek plate reader, Various Centrifuges, Balances and Pipettes to

test the multiscreen devices. Maintenance and Calibration of Laboratory equipment, Waste disposal, Document peer review. Proactive

reporting onsite for Quality prevention and Health and Safety reports.

August 2012- April 2014 Carbon Group Quality Assurance Analyst Carbon Group manufactures and distributes products to three main divisions: Chemicals, Food Ingredients, and Paint. High

quality solvents, acid/bases and chemicals are available to any specification. Offers a wide range of Chemicals from global

producers to the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic, beverage, food, automotive, aeronautical, architectural, building, paint and

other industries.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Completed Certificates of Analysis & Bulk load Certificates of Analysis.

• Analysed in-process, finished products, incoming goods. Methods included pH, density/specific gravity determination, GC

analysis, UV analysis, Autotitrator, Karl Fisher determination of water, Viscosity & Various Titration methods.

• Coordinated samples sent out for external testing. Prepared all working solutions in the laboratory

• Provided analytical support for all new products. Maintained instrument calibration.

• Recorded all test data, results and test fail/sample fail/batch fails accurately and in accordance with procedures.

• Preformed and assisted with all Audits. (Internal, Customer, ISO, HSE, Supplier)

• Recorded Quality KPIs and Statistics for management review. Deputised for the Quality Manager.

• Distributed, maintained, updated and created Material Safety Data Sheets, Specifications, and Technical Data Sheets.

• Prepared SOPs, Methods and Quality Records as per document control and ISO guidelines. Document Peer review.

• Dealt with customer quality queries. Obtained various Certificates/Declarations of Halal, Kosher, HACCP, BSE/TSE, Residual

solvent, non GMO, ISO, BRC, Allergen & other documentation from suppliers.

• Completed customer supplier audit questionnaires, or coordinated for completion by manufacturer of the product.

• Assisted in the development of LEAN & 5S principles in the laboratory, and in continuous improvement initiatives. Recorded all

issues and deviations/non-conformances within quality scope and escalated when necessary.

• Inspected cleanliness of production equipment, outgoing goods, and quality process inspections required by operations.

• Recorded complaints and vendor non-conformance. Initiated the CAPA procedure. Deviation/Non-Conformance management.

Liaised with Customer and Supplier to investigate issue at Root Cause. Supported the investigation analysis on the product.

Implemented change control procedures. Served as a coordinator of all quality issues on site.

• Trained students from 4th & 5th year and college to work in the laboratory on placement.

Sept 2011-Sept 2012 Water Technology Limited Laboratory Analyst Water Technology Ltd provides water testing and treatment services for Domestic, Commercial and Industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tested domestic and effluent waters from industry at different stages of treatment. Methods of analysis included pH,

Spectrophotometric, Suspended Solids, Manual titration, BOD using a LBOD5 probe, Colorimetric & Chemical digestion.

• Recorded, maintained and organised ISO and EPA records as well as testing data. Compiled analysis reports. Peer Review.

• Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment. Participated in the EPA Intercalibration Scheme.

• Organised logistical movement of sample bottles and samples, this included packaging, labelling and shipping.

• Co-ordinated sample collection and deliveries in accordance with customers discharge licence and or EPA requirements.

• Co-ordinated samples sent out for external testing, as well as storage of retention samples.

• Ordered laboratory consumables, maintained stock levels, retrieved supplier certificates of analysis and purchase orders.

• Dealt with customer queries; answered phone, email and fax. Logged positive feedback and customer complaints.

• Performed Internal Audits. Assisted with ISO, EPA and other external audits. Trained student analyst on work placement.

Apr 2007- Jul 2007 Novartis Ringaskiddy Ltd. Quality Assurance Student Analyst • College Work Experience: Trained in In-Process Controls Point Testing (additional 10 weeks after placement completed)

REFERENCES: Available upon request.