Sandra Ibarrondo is seeking a position utilizing her skills in analytical chemistry and quality control. She has over 20 years of experience in analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, AA, TOC, and UV/Vis spectrophotometry. Her background includes method development and validation, laboratory supervision, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and cGMP. She is proficient in various chromatography data systems and has experience reviewing laboratory data and documentation.
1. Sandra Ibarrondo
1556 Olympic Cir APT 3
Whitehall, PA 18052
(201) 421-8398 (mobile)
ibstorm1@yahoo.com
Career Objective
To obtain a position that will utilize my skills, abilities and experience to contribute to the
company's success.
Relevant Skills
OpenLab Acquisition System
Laboratory Acquisition Systems (Turbochrom client server version 6.1.2, Millennium 32 client
server version 3.20 – Known now as Empower)
Experience in analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, AA, TOC, Dissolution bath, PDA 996,
ELSD, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Brinkmann 751 KF/Autotitrator).
Thorough understanding of FDA regulations, cGMPs and GLP's
Trained in Waters Peak Purity PDA.
Experience
Lehigh Valley Technologies Allentown, PA
Data Review Specialist/Senior Chemist/Lab Supervisor July 2007 – November 2014
Supervise Analytical Services Laboratory Testing and Approval of Results.
Supervise the Stability Program.
Write and Review SOPs, Write SOPs and Test Methods.
Investigate and Write Laboratory Deviations/Failures.
Review laboratory data. Review SOPs and Test Methods.
Review Method Validation, Process Validation and Process Verification Protocols. Review USP
Raw Material Testing and Microbiological Testing from Contract Laboratories.
Work in Method Development, Method Validation, HPLC testing, Karl Fisher and Automated
Titration, AA and TOC.
Garden State Nutritional Fairfield. NJ
Senior Chemist – Lab Supervisor, QC Laboratory January 2000 to July 2007
QC LAB HPLC Group Supervisor. In charge of EPIC analytical method development, method
validation, analytical
improvement and troubleshooting.
Ganes Chemical Carlstadt, NJ
QC Chemist September 1996 to December 1999
HPLC analysis for in-process and finished products. Assisted in method validation. Peer review
of all data generated in the QC laboratory.
2. Warner Lambert Pharmaceutical Vega Baja Puerto Rico
Chemist, Analytical Development Group November 1995 to August 1996
Method transfer validation. Calibration of laboratory equipment
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Manati, Puerto Rico
QC Analyst July 1991 to May
1995
Analysis of stability and finished products using HPLC and GC (creams and semisolid dosages).
Analysis of raw materials following USP/NF procedures. Stability and Complaint group
coordinator. Peer review of all data generated in the QC laboratory.
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus Rio Piedras, Puerto
Rico
ResearchAssistance August 1990 to
July 1991
Conducted research in methods for identification and quantitation of hydrogen peroxide in the
eye aqueous humor.
Responsible to extract the aqueous humor from the eyes of rabbits Reported to Sixto Garcia,
Ph.D.
Education
University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus
BS in Chemistry
May 1990
In fulfillment of degree requirements, completed a one-year research in the study of radical
formation mechanism with metal dust in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. Reported to M.K.
Eberhardt, Ph.D.
Activities: Participation in the American Chemical Society Congress, Massachusetts, 1990
License: Puerto Rico Chemist license # 3624
Publications: Aqueous Humor Hydrogen Peroxide Analysis with Dichlorophenol-indofenol
Experimental eye Research (1992), 55-9-19
References:
1- Mike Libman, COO of Lehigh Valley Technologies, Telephones: Work: 610-782-9780
ext. 24, Cell: 264-992-2465.
2- Larry Dalesandro, CFO of Lehigh Valley Technologies, Telephones: Work: 610-782-
9780 ext .25, Cell: 215- 290-7443.