DAVID HORNE(M) 0437 151 276

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email: djhorne@westnet.com.au

CAREER SUMMARY

A quality assurance professional with 20 years experience and expert knowledge in quality auditing, validation, chemical safety and chemical analysis. Applied scientific knowledge of chemistry and quality assurance skills in a variety of roles covering environmental remediation, mineral analysis, pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical devices. An excellent eye for detail and a passion for quality and safety compliance. Is an analytical thinker and skilful communicator adept in problem solving who is pro-active, reliable, adaptable and highly organised.

Resonance Health Analysis Services Pty Ltd 2015 - 2016Medical Device and Diagnostic Analysis Service Provider

Quality Officer Ensured continual compliance to regulations and quality standards for the manufacture

and service delivery of medical device, particularly ISO 13485 Procured materials and equipment for the manufacture of medical device Produced and organised testing of medical device Organised storage and distribution of product direct to customers Reviewed processes and updated procedures Conducted internal audits Performed QA review of diagnostic analysis results and released results to customers Provided customer support Collected and reported KPI

Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd 2013Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Validation Chemist Reviewed reports and electronic data Developed and documented database search methods for information retrieval Standardised and improved relevant operating procedures Produced detailed validation reports

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Pfizer (Perth) Pty Ltd 1997 - 2012Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Cleaning Validation (Chemist / Senior Chemist) Planned, negotiated and organised access to equipment Issued instructions and advised staff how to perform cleaning of equipment Sampled equipment and analysed for drug residue Maintained records including electronic work files and database Produced validation reports Performed deviation investigations Improved documents resulting in efficiency gains by removing non-value-added information,

reducing quantity of documents and improving document flow. Performed quality risk assessments and proposed recommendations for implementation

Quality Control Chemist Sampled raw materials Tested packaging, raw materials, in-process samples and finished product Reviewed and reported results Performed laboratory investigations Calibrated laboratory equipment and maintained calibration records Redesigned and implemented improvements to the laboratory investigation process

resulting in efficiency gains using electronic reporting

Validation Officer Qualified the installation, operation and performance of new and existing processes and

equipment Reviewed and analysed data, plans, schematics and technical drawings Produced validation protocols and reports Calibrated instruments and equipment Reviewed and maintained calibration records on electronic database Identified and implemented improvements in data processing reducing data analysis time

The following roles and responsibilities were performed in addition to the main roles and primary responsibilities stated above.

Quality Auditor Reviewed previous audit records Assessed relevant system information, documents and procedures Planned, negotiated and organised audits Performed and reported audits Proposed corrective actions and preventative actions Followed up on incomplete audit actions

Safety and Health Representative Performed workplace inspections Assessed safety risks Increased safety awareness in the chemistry laboratories

Community Committee Representative Improved staff engagement in the workplace Organised and delivered on-site activities for special events

Analabs Pty Ltd (SGS) 1996Page 2 of 4

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Contract Analytical Laboratory

Laboratory Attendant Preliminary soil sample preparation for gold and precious metals Performed fire assay Prepared samples for analysis Setup laboratory instruments

Diversey Australasia Pty Ltd 1994 - 1996Cleaning Products Manufacturer

Chemist Developed product formulations Tested raw materials, finished goods and packaging components Assessed third party contractors Calibrated laboratory equipment Prepared and administered MSDS, product specifications, labels, technical sales bulletins Investigated customer complaints Audited internal processes

Australian Defence Industries Ltd (Services Division) 1994Environmental Site Evaluation and Remediation

Environmental Scientist Identified soil and groundwater in-situ Mapped sites for sampling Collected soil and groundwater samples Maintained groundwater wells and bores

EDUCATION

Diploma of Business (Quality Auditing); SAI Global; 2008

Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Chemistry); University of Western Sydney; 1994

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Senior First Aid - Workplace / Apply First Aid; 2002, 2005 & 2011

Time Management; 2006

Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Assurance Auditor Training; 2003

Introduction to Microsoft Access; 2006

Dealing with Difficult People; 2005

Chemical and Laboratory Safety Course; 2003

Introductory Course for Safety and Health Representatives; 2003

Communicating for Success; 2003

Interpersonal Communication Skills; 1998

Process Management, Control and Communications; 1999

References will be gladly forwarded on request.

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