MICHAEL MAURICE CLARKE
Villanova
Summary
Quality Control, Supervisor, with 8 years’ experience implementing and executing procedures to ensure products meets FDA standards. Familiar with the use and maintenance of numerous lab equipment that allows for the daily function of department. Highly Organized, pro-active with team oriented mentality which effectively motivates lab personnel by pursuing new developmental goals that allow individual/company growth. Collaborate with other key department figures to meet company deadlines. Strong Analytical skills that allows for interpretation of data received by High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry. This skill helps with correction/creation of numerous finished goods and the usage of raw materials. Adaptable to Change with the acceptance of new roles/tasks and implementing effectively. Great organizational skills and lab management that allows for strong work place camaraderie.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Philadelphia, PA
07.2014 - Current
- Supervisor of quality department. Directly manages staff of 10 employees
- Assist flavor chemist in the evaluation of customer driven projects
- Assist lab employees with the creation of goals required to adhere to company guidelines
- Complete annual reviews on employee performance
- Ensure supplies are purchased and stocked for laboratory operation
- Coordinate internal laboratory tests, procedures and methods
- Assist with the development of new product test methods
- Certify all finished product meet IFF and FDA quality standards
- Accountable for laboratory compliance of GLP and GMP
- Quality Control Supervisor (June 2022-Present)
Quality Control Team Lead
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Philadelphia, PA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Sent formal rejection notifications of raw/finished goods.
- Assisted with Return Material Authorizations
- Conducted annual inspection of lab equipment
- Calibrated of lab equipment
- Prioritized testing of shippable goods
- Assisted with the recording of microbiological data
- Trained new hires on the use of lab equipment
Vanilla Department Lead Technician
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Philadelphia, PA
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervised inspection team for incoming Vanilla shipments
- Performed extraction of Vanilla by Soxhlet and Oven Method
- Extrapolated data of Vanillin content by use of HPLC and Spectrophotometer
- Key member of sensory panelists which consisted of chemist/technicians that graded/approved vanilla beans
- Analyzed moisture content of vanilla beans by use of computrac moisture analyzer
- Record/Data keeping
- Lead testing (HPLC) to determine purity of Vanilla
- Alcohol testing on Vanilla extracts utilizing Mass Spectrophotometer
Health Services Management
United States Air Force (Retired)
McGuire AFB, NJ
10.2004 - 04.2021
- Health Services Management Administration
- Coordinated third party collection activities and prepare essential documentation
- Vetted medical records to gather information for audits
- Transcribed physicians’ orders and prepare requests for diagnostic tests, consultations and referrals
- Prepared, filed, safe-guarded, transfered, and retired health records
- Performed functions to admit, discharge, and transfer patients
- Scheduled appointments for unit personnel to receive physicals
- Maintained Unit Training Assembly Participation System (UTAPS) to schedule, record and process individual duty training for pay/points
- Airmen of the Year Nominee (2008)
Quality Control Technician
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Philadelphia, PA
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Performed physical and chemical measurements on raw materials/finished goods
- Maintained incoming and outgoing products (tracking, analysis, record-keeping, updating database, etc.)
- Assisted in general audit of the quality assurance and food safety
- Coordinated with Purchasing Team on determination of qualifying products for finished goods
- Performed Sensory evaluation of products
- Maintained documentation (Certificate of Analysis/Conformation) of various product specifications to meet client expectations and company regulations.
Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist
United States Marine Corps
29, Palms, California
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Supervised 12 Junior Enlisted Marines on the proper maintenance of all equipment in compliance with the Utilities Section
- Utilized schematic diagrams to repair Mobile Electric Power generators
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment
- Quality Control
- Maintained records for all equipment in the Utilities Section
- Supported Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom in 2004
- Safety Officer (2003) while assisting the Department of Homeland Security Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
- 4 Letters of Appreciation, Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and National Defense Medal
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Master of Science - Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2027
A.S - Natural Science, Media
Delaware County Community College
Media, PAB.S - Biology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Laboratory Equipment Calibration
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Testing Documentation
- Data Capture and Analysis
- Staff Training
- Materials Analysis
- Test Results Interpretation
- Problem Solving
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Spectrophotometer Operation
- LabWare LIMS
- Karl Fischer Titration operation
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Densitometer/Refractometer operation
- Soxhlet Extraction Technique
Other Experience
- IFF Cultural Ambassador for Tastepoint North
- Conducted sessions that informed staff of company expectations encompassing culture and values
- POC to disseminate information pertaining to company events
- Utilized Microsoft Teams to lead open discussion about policy changes
- Created surveys/powerpoint slides to help engage staff on company training
Timeline
Quality Control Team Lead
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
03.2022 - 06.2022
Vanilla Department Lead Technician
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
12.2018 - 03.2022
Quality Control Technician
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
07.2014 - Current
Quality Control Technician
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc
06.2014 - 12.2018
Health Services Management
United States Air Force (Retired)
10.2004 - 04.2021
Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist
United States Marine Corps
07.2000 - 07.2004
A.S - Natural Science, Media
Delaware County Community College
Master of Science - Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs
Temple University
B.S - Biology
Temple University