Iwana Bourne

Iwana bourne

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chemist at Mana Products

  • Education

    • St john's institute of pharmacy and research

      2014 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree pharmacy 3.04
    • Long island university

      2019 - 2021
      Master's degree pharmaceutic with specialization cosmetics sciences 3.8
  • Experience

    • Niron hospital - india

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
      Intern
    • Rubicon research pvt ltd

      May 2017 - Jun 2017
      Intern
    • Long island university

      Sept 2019 - Feb 2021
      • Mathematics Tutor

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2021
      • Proctor

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2021
    • Saptalis pharmaceuticals,llc

      Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

      • Preparing formular table and formulation procedure for the different projects.• Reading all research and all documents pertaining to the projects.• Handling different projects simultaneously.• Formulating new R and D formulation of different batches. • Executing the formulation trials for new products.• Characterization and evaluation of stability of R and D formulations.• Assisting in developing manufacturing processes and technology transfer from laboratory scale to production scale.• Assist in preparing technical documents such as batch records, PDRs, process validation protocols or reports.• Learning and doing the calibration of pH meter, Density meter and all analytical and microbalances.• Preforming dissolution, rheology, viscosity and other characterization test on different types of formulations.• Preparing the raw materials – release specifications document• Perform and document all development activities as per SOPs, GLPs, ANF FDA/ICH guidelines. Show less

      • Associate Formulation Scientist

        May 2021 - Jul 2021
      • Junior Formulation Scientist Intern

        Feb 2021 - May 2021
    • Aligen

      Jul 2021 - May 2022
      Scientific formulator

      Personal care industry● Putting together formulations of different cosmetic formulations and then manufacturing them to see if they are according to the standards given to me.● Ordering samples and bulk of different ingredients from different suppliers needed for the different formulations.● Finding different suppliers for different ingredients.● Preparing formula table and formulation procedure for the different projects including creams, serums, lotions,tinctures, cleansing oil, shampoo, conditioners,gummies, softgels, roll-ons, sprays,capsules,etc.● Understanding the chemical nature of different ingredients in the formulation and changing them according to needs.● Reading all research and all documents pertaining to the projects.● Handling different projects simultaneously.● Formulating new R and D formulation of different batches. ● Executing the formulation trials for new products.● Characterization and evaluation of stability of R and D formulations.● Developing manufacturing processes and technology transfer from laboratory scale to production scale.● Preparing technical documents such as SOP, batch records and other regulatory documents needed.● Incharge of Production. Checking if all the processes are done correctly.● Checking if all ingredients needed are in stock.● Ordering different equipment and machines needed for production and evaluation of the different cosmetics.● Incharge of the facility. Opening and closing the facility.● Trained to use HPLC for all the different Cannabinoid products given to me for testing.● Testing the potency and percentage of different oil and other ingredients given to me on HPLC.● Preparation of different types of sample preparation for HPLC.● Making a starting formula for gummies.● Adding different types of ingredients in the gummies according to what's given.● Writing Stability Procedure for different Products. Show less

    • Saptalis pharmaceuticals,llc

      Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
      Formulation scientist / qa qc

      Changing the old SOP to new versions as per the 3 years QA protocol. Working with the Manufacturing team on the products of different products. Pulling out Stability Samples. Reviewing the Batch records for all the products Manufactured.Putting together Reports for all the different Products like Cleaning Validation , PPQ, etc.Pulling out Stability Samples from the Chamber and creating documents like CoA for the QC testing.Updating all the Stability Summary Report for the Products whose results have come back from Testing.Working Closely with QA Manager in the documentation for all the Batches made in Manufacturing.Preparing technical documents such as batch records, PDRs, process validation protocols or reports.Handling different projects simultaneously.Working with the Head of Product development in all the numerous projects.Doing QC testing for the Samples given.Doing the Validation testing for the samples in manufacturing as per the protocol like Fill weights , torque, etc.Worked on topical and oral formulation.Worked with dissolution apparatus, viscometer, pH meter, HPLC , etc Show less

    • Mana products

      Oct 2022 - now
      Chemist

      Research and develop formulation according to briefs given.Research on new technologies and ingredients on the market.Presenting the new formulations that were developed to the customers.Work with the sales on the budgeting and needs of the customer.Work with regulatory team to see that the customers formula is as per their needs.Work with the Stability team to see that the formulas that are approved run a smooth stability and evaluate pass or fail on the formula based on the data that the teams has gathered.Work with suppliers to get the ingredients described in the briefs.Making new formulas as per the briefs given.Re work formulas according to the changes requested by the customer.Work on skincare , some hair care and color formulation.In skincare I worked on sunscreens, lotions , mists, gels, creams, sticks, gels, anti acne (OTC).Works on formulas which contain encapsulated colors. Also worked with the process engineering team in manufacturing instructions for large batches for the formulars that get approved.Establish lab specifications which also can be converted to manufacturing specifications.Work with the manufacturing team and process engineering team incase of manufacturing issues. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pharmacist

      Maharashtra state pharmacy council
      Jun 2018