1. RACHEAL M LEWIS 1371 Cunat Ct. Apt 1DLakeIn The Hills, IL 60156
c: (224) 830-3898w: (224)270-5606
racheallewis@me.com/ racheal_lewis@baxter.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BAXTER HEALTHCARE, INC - Round Lake, IL
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II (contingent) – Research & Development 10/2014 – Present
 Perform laboratory experiments to research and develop essential renal and hospitalpharmaceutical products and
evaluate the results relative to protocolrequirements, definitions, and/or study goals.
 Knowledgeable of QSR and other regulatory requirements related to R&D to ensure compliance in all research, data
collection, and reporting activities.
 Perform HPLC analysis for drug product and drug substanceimpurities, Osmolality, wet chemistry, UV, and data entry
for trend analysis.
REGIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC - Morton Grove, IL
CHEMIST – Quality 07/2011 - 06/2014
● Applied wet chemical and advanced analytical techniques for separation, detection, and identification to API
intermediates and commercial products.
● Performed chromatography techniques to characterize chiral APIs, impurities, and reference standards using
ChemStation and Dionex ICS-3000 Ion Chromatography System.
● Reviewed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), validated and documented analytical methods in a GMP
environment.
● Employed appropriatetechniques and methods to successfully and independently execute routine assignments within
negotiated deadlines.
CPC LABORATORIES, INC - Chicago, IL
CHEMIST - Quality 12/2009 - 07/2011
● Oversaw batch chemical processing via scale-up and batch adjustments (pH, viscosity, color, fragrance, actives) for
personal care and household products.
● Performed microbial, quantitativeand qualitative chemical release testing for commercial products.
● Managed monthly and annual product reviews, yield reports for commercial products.
ST. AUGUSTINE COLLEGE - Chicago, IL
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - Chemistry / Microbiology 02/2008 - 08/2011
● Delivered instruction on general chemistry and microbiology by presenting industrial experiences, chemical research
and document findings to healthcare students.
MONOSOL, LLC - Portage, IN
CHEMIST - Research & Development 07/2006 - 01/2008
● Documented and analyzed physicaland chemical properties of formulated films to determine optimumproperties
required for performance.
● Ensured raw material compliance, developed new formulas for water soluble films, and conducted necessary stability
and compatibility tests responsiblefor the final product concept.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OFSCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY, Minor Microbiology
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
2005