Brian Day

Background

About Brian Day

Experienced, ambitious professional seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in a leadership role Pharmaceutical industry background in robust quality control laboratory operations, project management, instrument qualification & calibration, and technical writing Educational Qualifications: Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Louisiana at Monroe 2022 Master of Science-Pharmaceutical Chemistry (University of Florida, 2016) Bachelor of Science- Cellular & Molecular Biology (Lousiana State University, 2012) Work Experience: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (March 2020 - Present) Shreveport, LA Pharmacist Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (April 2013- May 2018) Shreveport, LA QC Chemist Responsibilities: Perform routine analyses (dissolution, assay, related compounds, identification) of finished products stability plans, and non-routine samples in both the analytical and raw materials departments via UV-Vis & IR spectroscopy, HPLC/UPLC/GC, and wet chemistry (heavy metals, ROI, LOD, pH, Karl Fischer) techniques Support laboratory instrument and equipment calibrations of dissolution media dispensers [Hanson Research Media Mates], analytical balances [Mettler Toledo Series], dissolution systems [Distek 2100 Series], UV spectrophotometer [HP 8453], pH meters [Orion 3 Star] Execution of protocol and validation testing for current site wide projects (RO water system upgrade, technical services support) Support analytical data review and release of raw materials, finished products, and stability & non-routine samples Perform initiation, writing, and closing of necessary investigations into OOT/OOS data, change controls for laboratory methods and procedures, and instrument IQ/OQ/PQ as well as decommissions Adherence to 21 CFR and FDA requirements in accordance with cGLP and GDP in a cGMP facility Experience with analysis of oral solid dosage (IR & ER), as well as topical formulations Significant experience utilizing USP/NF compendia in the testing of raw materials (APIs and excipients) Analytical software proficiency in DataPro (TOC), ChemStation (UV), Empower (HPLC/GC), Spectrum ES (FTIR), as well as Microsoft Office Suite