ZEPH UGWUNERI, MS. 268 Hillcrest Avenue, Somerset NJ 08873 zephany@Comcas.

net 732-514-1411 PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Experienced Analytical Chemist seeking opportunity in allied chemical and pharma ceuticalindustries for the development, analysis and validation of new drug prod ucts. CORE COMPETENCIES HPlC, UV, GC, ICP, KF, TOC analyses;viscosity determinations, Process Analytical Technology of APls, Process Analytical Technology and wet chemical testing in th e pharmaceutical industry. Strong analytical instrumentation background in insta llation, qualification, validation and calibration of equipments in conformity with industrial analytical laboratory standards. Han ds-on experience using Turbochrome, SQl L1MS, Millennium Empower 4.0 and Agilent 1100 Chemstation data acquisition systems. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UCTEAMS Charter School, Plainfield, NJ 08007, Sept-Dec, 2010 High School Biology and Chemistry Teacher. Science Teacher, Franklin School District, Somerset NJ, 09/2008-06/2010 Teacher of 9th - 12th grade High School chemistry based on the New Jersey State curriculum core code in science. Substitute Science Teacher, Franklin-Somerset School district, January-June 2008 .Private Consultation Services, Summer 2006-Summer 2007 Sanofi Aventis Phannaceutical, Bridgewater, NJ 2005-2006 Analyst (Contract), Analytical Sciences Department. Developed HPlC methods for the analysis and validation for new drugs. Provided i mpurity data for new APls and troubleshooting support, using Alliance HPLC mille nnium empower software 4.0. General Chemical Corporation, Parsippany, NJ 2004-2004 Sr.Chernist,Water Chemicals Division. Conducted IQ, OQ and calibration of Thermoelectron model 61E ICP instrument for inorganic trace element analysis of Bauxite and the Teledyne Tekmar Total Organi c Carbon 8000Analyzer for the determination of inorganic carbon in manufactured alums. Conducted raw material qualification for commercial Alum production prior to man ufacturing and oversight of field technicians in fifty states. Provided technic al details and analysis of Bauxite ores for use in water treatment facilities fo r some frfty sites within the US. Merck &CO Inc., Rahway, NJ 2001-2003 (3 Years) Analyst, Quality Operation HPlC, GC and wet chemical analysis of bulk drug and intermediate samples from ma nufacturing process. Documentation with current SQ-L1MS computer protocols. Repo rted analytical test results to customers in the factories on time and in compli ance with USP and 21CFR part 11 testing requirements resulting in improved custo mer satisfaction and financial reward.

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Bristol Myers Squibb Company, New Brunswick, NJ; 1990-1994, 1999-2000 Associate Research Scientist II/Analytical Scientist High throughput screening and dissolution testing of new drug candidates (finish ed drug product) using the Zymark robotic system. Raw material testing and LC/MS analysis in support of oral bioavailability of Capoten capsules in clinical tes t subjects. Synthesized new inorganic metal complexes used for MRI imaging studies. Developed analytical test methods by HPLC and relaxation characteristics by Four ier Transform NMR Relaxometers for the synthesized NMR imaging metal complexes. Presented poster of synthesized metal complexes in company-wide research meeting (Wallingford, Connecticut in August 1993) Reviewed SOPs for new and marketed drug formulations for quality assurance purpo ses. HOFFMAN LA ROCHE PHARMA., Nutley, NJ 1998-1999 Analytical Scientist (Consulting). Conducted dissolution profiling of a new anticancer drug candidate, a cell cycle inhibitor and Xenical powders/capsules, for IND/NDA filing. Redeveloped and validated a HPLC/UV method for solid dosage formulations, encapsulated drug products and powders in support of IND/NDA submissions. WARNER LAMBERT COMPANY, Morris Plains NJ; December 1995-July 1997 Research Analytical Scientist, (Consulting) Analytical testing and reformulation of prescription drug product Nardil, an MAO Inhibitor providing an improved HPLC ion chromatographic method of analysis for drug product and its impurities. Participated in a project team environment to accomplish analysis of binder powd er formulations for coating tablets providing HPLC hands-on know how. Education MS, Chemistry, University of Louisiana at Monroe, LA Thesis: "Nitrate Reductase Activities in Soybean Root Nodules". BS, Biochemistry, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN Continuing Professional Education: Completed several professional enhancing courses: Headspace GC Certificate course O8/2003; Validation of Chromatographic data syst ems 11/1997; Analytical spectroscopy 11/1997; Advanced HPLC training course, 04/ 95; ACS National Toxicology Certification course, 04/1989. Teacher of Chemistry Certification-August 2009, State of New Jersey Department o f Education,#742237 State Board of Examiners. Professional Membership: American Chemical Society. Publications: Co-authored numerous publication on dental pulp implants and the e ffect of using peroxide as a dental bleaching agent.