Hanz Meliton

Experienced Laboratory Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Research and Development (R&D), Quality Control, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Quality Auditing, and Data Analysis. Strong research professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) focused in Chemical Engineering from Technological Institute of the Philippines.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY                             

COMPANY: PROCTER & GAMBLE-Dammam (by Best Energy Company)

(Dammam Industrial City 2 – Dammam, Saudi Arabia)

• April 2015 – June 2022

POSITION: CHEMIST (Senior CQC Lab Analyst)

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE: Hair Care / Fabric Enhancers / Dish Care / Laundry Detergents / Raw Materials

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Calibration of Lab Equipment (Central QC Lab & Satellite Labs)
• Receiving lab samples and encoding in company’s tracking system 
• Lab Testing of Bulk-In Process & Finished Products and Incoming Raw Materials using Analytical Instruments
• Encoding of Lab Results and Releasing the product in LIMS / SAP / Quality Window
• Test Methods Validation thru System Suitability
• Laboratory Reagents Inventory & Chemicals Management System
• Handling of Products with Non Conformity
• Aids in R&D Lab Batches Production and other Material/Test Methods Verification
• Providing Lab Results for samples under Process or Material Validation
• Participate in Investigation for Market Complain Samples and Counterfeits by Retrieving Retained Samples and Perform Comprehensive Full Analysis
• Testing / Volumetric / Standard Solution Preparation & Standardization
• Archiving of Retained Samples, Lab Results, and Batch Manufacturing Records
• Preparing and Updating Laboratory Sensory Standard Samples
• Laboratory Upkeep & Chemical Waste Disposal Coordination
• Lab Reagents & Consumables Inventory and Purchase Requisitions
• Initiates 3rd Party Calibration and Maintenance & Repair of Lab Equipment to maintain accurate data with Integrity.
• Project Coordination, Workload Distribution and Staff Scheduling to ensure smooth day to day operation and product release.
• Aids in Creating New Lab Procedures and Updating Current SOP with innovative ideas
• Interpreting plans and instructions for Integrated Work System to co-employees
• Make recommendations for area management and work simplification to eliminate unnecessary movements and lessen work-related stress
• Perform administrative and office support, such as file creation, digital cataloguing and maintenance of tracking system and database. 
• Performing cost analysis and minor accounting duties.
• Pre-screen and evaluate applicants for Laboratory Analyst Position for Manager’s Final Interview
• Providing verified lab results for shelf life evaluation of new or reformulated products
• Handling correspondence and address concerns and issues regarding on-going projects
• Maintaining laboratory’s safety and efficiency by day to day inspection and resolving delay issues 

EQUIPMENT HANDLED:

• Gas Chromatography(Agilent Fast & Traditional GC using Chemstation & Chromeleon Software)
• Atomic Absorption Spectro (Perkin Elmer AAS500)
• HPLC (Agilent Infinity II using Chemstation & Chromeleon Software)
• Particle Sizer Distribution Analyzer (Horiba LA 950/960)
• Cake Strength
• Powder Particulate Homogenizer
• Color / Haze Eye Meter (X-rite Macbeth)
• Gallery Protease Activity / Enzyme Analyzer (Thermo Fischer Scientific)
• UV-Vis (Mettler Toledo)
• FTIR (Perkin Elmer)
• Automatic-Distillation (Buchi)
• Auto-Titrators (Mettler Toledo T-70 / T-90)
• eRH (Moisture) Analyzer
• Karl Fisher Water Activity (Mettler Toledo)
• Refractive Index Meter
• Polarimeter
• Conductivity Meter
• Melting Point Apparatus
• Rotap Sieves Particle Size Distribution
• pH Meters (Mettler Toledo / Thermo Orion)
• Viscometers (Brookfield)
• Rheometer (TA Discovery Hybrid)
• Pycnometer / Density Meter

COMPANY: SIEGRANZ CHEMWORKS CORPORATION

(DBP Rd. Pulang Lupa 2 – Las Piñas City, Philippines)

• October 2013 – April 2015

POSITION: PRODUCT STABILITY QC LAB ANALYST

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Complete lab analysis of In-house Reverse Osmosis Water and Delivered Purified Water (e.g. pH, hardness, TDS, Conductivity, Ammonia, Chloride, Calcium, Sulfate, Carbon Dioxide, and Oxidizable Substance)
• Lab Analysis of Compounded Bulk prior to filling and packing, and Finished Goods prior to delivery. (Organoleptic Test, Packaging Functional Test, pH, Viscosity, Specific Gravity, Assay)
• Physical and Chemical Analysis of all Incoming Raw Material and Alternative Raw Materials, both for cosmetics and food & drug supplements, from new or existing suppliers.(Organoleptic Test, pH, Viscosity, Specific Gravity, Refractive Index, Solubility, Moisture, Drying, Acid Value, Active Matter, Assay, Identification Test, Purity)
• Cyclic Testing for Re-Testing Assay of Raw Materials
• Swab testing of washed filling machines prior to use
• Preparation of Test Solutions and Volumetric Solutions used in Lab Analysis (USP Reference)
• Product Stability Testing (Cosmetics, Drugs, and Food Supplement) via different protocols and conditions and with use of USP Methods. (Room Temperature, 40°C, 50°C, Sunlight Exposure, Freeze & Thaw)
• Laboratory Upkeep & Chemical Waste Disposal Coordination
• Lab Reagents & Consumables Inventory and Purchase Requisitions
• Maintaining technical documentation, records, and data on all projects updated and organized for fast retrieval 

COMPANY: MASTER’S CARE MANUFACTURING

(Lazaro St. Canumay West – Valenzuela City, Philippines)

• August 2011 – April 2013

POSITION: Quality Assurance Supervisor-OIC (August 2012 - April 2013)

JOB DESCRIPTION:                

• Supervise the Quality Assurance Department in releasing high quality finished products through strict adherence to company’s quality standards
• Ensures all Incoming Raw Materials and Packaging Materials are tested properly prior to production use
• Delegate Quality Assurance activities to all Laboratory, QAD staffs, and other concerned departments.
• Monitors all QC Lab Tests for Intermediate Products are done on time prior to filling and All finished products before delivery dispatch
• Conducts Research and Development on new and reformulated products (Material Substitution, Product & Process Development, Methods Validation)
• Supervision on all Commissioning and Production Trial Batches for using New or Alternative Raw Materials and/or New or Improved Process. 
• Provides Technical Knowledge to Marketing Department in product-related projects and activities.
• Conducts Seminar regarding GMP / GLP / and Safety to all Plant Personnel 
• Handling and Resolving Non-Conformities by conducting technical investigation followed by Corrective and Preventive Action
• Purchase Requisition of Lab Reagents and Consumables
• Counter checks all Batch Manufacturing Records and Total Output
• Furnish Weekly Production Output Summary for Inventory Cross-check
• Initiates Internal GMP Audit & Collaborates with Company Pharmacist Regarding Regulatory Affairs
• Ensures all Regulatory Requirements, Manufacturing Permits, and Documents are Audit Ready

POSITION: Quality Assurance Officer (August 2011 - August 2012)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Cleaning and Calibration of Lab Equipment
• Receiving lab samples and encoding in company’s tracking system 
• Lab Testing of Bulk-In Process & Finished Products and Incoming Raw Materials using Analytical Instruments
• Manual Sampling and Quality Testing of Packaging Materials
• Furnishing Certificate of Analysis after all parameters conform Quality Standard
• QC Line Inspection in Filling & Packing Section
• Laboratory Reagents and Consumables Inventory
• Addresses products with Non Conformity for supervisor’s investigation.
• Aids in R&D Lab Batches Production and other Material/Test Methods Verification
• Product Stability Testing of reformulated products.
• Participate in Investigation for Market Complain Samples and Counterfeits by Retrieving Retained Samples and Perform Comprehensive Full Analysis
• Testing / Volumetric / Standard Solution Preparation & Standardization
• Archiving of Retained Samples, Lab Results, and Batch Manufacturing Records
• Preparing and Updating Laboratory Sensory Standard Samples
• Laboratory Upkeep & Chemical Waste Disposal Coordination
• Initiates 3rd Party Calibration and Maintenance & Repair of Lab Equipment to maintain accurate data with Integrity.

COMPANY: OMNIPACK INDUSTRIAL COMPANY

(Bagumbong, Caloocan City- Philippines)

• October 2010 –July 2011

POSITION: Jr. Quality Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:              

• Design and Color Matching Inspection of Printed and Laminated Packaging Materials
• Dimensional Analysis and Physical Check of Printed Films prior to Lamination
• Optical Density Checking and ink content analysis
• Addresses Color Correction and Adjustment to Production Team
• Furnish Inspection Report for all Inspected Batches
• Laboratory Housekeeping and Chemical waste disposal
• Food Tasting and Sensory Test for Finished Products that used in-house packaging

COMPANY: INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES – Oil, Chemical, Agri FST Lab

(Chino Roses Ext. Pasong Tamo, Makati City-Philippines)

• January 2009 – April 2009

POSITION: On-The-Job Trainee (Cooperative Learning )

AREA OF EXPERIENCE: Used Oil/Fuel

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Receiving Samples and Logging in Official Logbook
• Laboratory Housekeeping Practices & 5S
• Performing Analytical Tests (Viscosity, Specific Gravity, Flash Point, Moisture Content)
• Encoding Lab Results and Manual Logging in Official Logbook
• Preparing Lab Solutions and Standardization
• Proper waste segregation and disposal

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)

TERTIARY

Technological Institute of The Philippines-Manila

363 P. Casal St. Quiapo, Manila - Philippines

2010