Jack Woodward

Results-driven Analytical Chemist with 5 years of industry experience and a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science. Adept at performing accurate analyses and adhering to quality management systems. Proficient in a wide range of laboratory techniques and instrumentation. Strong team collaborator with excellent time management skills.

Laboratory Analyst – Quality Control                                                                       Aug 2021 - Present
Cambridge Pharma, Waterbeach                                                                                                                 

Supporting the development and manufacturing of products by performing testing adhering to GMP requirements. Project development, writing and amending test methods and procedures. 

• Method development and validation – HPLC and TOC
• Maintenance and calibration of equipment – Balance, Conductivity meter, pH and TOC
• Creation of documentation – Procedures, reports and competency assessments
• Purified water sampling and testing
• Environmental monitoring – Settle plates and active air sampling in grade C clean room

Laboratory Analyst – Chemistry                                                                           May 2018 – Aug 2021
ALS Food and Pharmaceuticals, Ely

Performed batch release testing for raw materials and finished products, primarily tablets and capsules, whilst complying with QMS and health and safety procedures.

• Gained experience in a broad range of analytical techniques including dissolution, flame & cold vapour AAS, HPLC, coulometric & volumetric Karl Fischer, Polarimetry, potentiometric titration and UV/Vis spectroscopy

Biomedical Science (B.Sc.) (Hons.)                                                                         Sep 2013 – Jan 2018
University of Lincoln

• Gained a broad understanding of multiple subjects including cellular pathology, infection sciences and genetics
• Laboratory experience in cell staining, ELISA, gel electrophoresis, microtome and optical microscopy
• For final year dissertation performed a meta-analysis on the use of expandable forms in the induction of haemostasis