Idenisse Rivera Cosme

RR 5 Box 4999 PMB #26 Bayamn, P.R. 00956

(787) 505-9677

idenisserivera@gmail.com

CHEMIST
Chemist with expertise performing analytical and physical testing of in process and finish products. Experience
working with semi solids and solid products. Fast learner and team work oriented. Manage sensitive and
confidential information ensuring report accuracy and consistency.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Participated in several workshops and seminars such as: Hazwoper, ICH Guidelines: Q8, Q9 and Q10;
ASTM, ISO Standards/Risk Assessment Tools, GAMP 5 and Validation Trends.
PC Literate: Ms Office Suite, Windows and Mac OS.
Proficient in laboratory instrumentation such as: UPLC, HPLC, UV-Spectrophotometer, Dissolution Baths,
KF Titrator, pH Meters, viscometer and analytical balances.
Knowledge in USP/NF.
Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Special Awards: ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Commendable Award (2006)
Medal of Leadership (2007)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Puerto Rico, Ro Piedras Campus
Master in Information Science
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metro Campus
Bachelor Degree in Science with major in Chemistry

2016

2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Ro Piedras, P.R.

2015-present

Laboratory Technician

Support of the chemistry teaching and research laboratories, ensuring that adequate supplies of reagents
and equipment are available.
Maintain and update the daily record of the chemistry stockroom inventory.
Organize and maintain the chemistry-related stockroom.
Ensure that all chemical labeling and storage meets the requirement of OSHA.
Ask supplier for quotes of the chemical, supplies and equipment needed in the teaching and research
laboratories.
Issue requisition for chemicals, supplies, and equipment requested by Chemistry Department faculty
required for teaching and research laboratory operations.
Maintain records of purchase orders, and communicate with suppliers in the event of any order
discrepancies.
Examine, inventory, and store all incoming orders, and process invoices when orders are complete,
determining proper storage requirements, and communicate with the specific faculty members who
placed the order.
Procure and make available Safety Data Sheets for each available chemical as required by law.

Contributions:
Created a web page for the 7th Simposium of General Chemistry.

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Bayamn, P.R.

2012 - 2015

Assistant Librarian

Instructs students and other users in library use.

Provide answers to basic reference questions.
Check out and check in books, journals, reserve books and other library materials.
Process hold, recalls, renewals and other patron requests.
Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status, and compute any applicable fines.
Register new books and materials in the Reserve area.
Maintain adequate records regarding use of materials and resources.
Prepares and submits accurate reports.
Trains and supervises student assistants, in shelving books and archival materials.

Contributions:
Created a subject guide for the students of the Business Administration department.
Electronic Reserve for UPR-Bayamn students and professors.
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Bayamn, P.R.

2011- 2012

Laboratory Technician

Prepare solutions for the chemistry laboratory experiment.

Maintain a daily record of the chemicals used.

Assure the in-time preparation of solutions.

Ensure that every equipment, material and substance needed in the laboratories were place in time.

Complied with all health and safety guidelines.

BRYSTOL MYERS SQUIBB, Humacao, P.R.

2009 - 2011

Chemical Laboratory Analyst (Temporary position)

Performed chemical and physical tests on materials received in the laboratories from manufacturing such as
CU, Dissolution Test, Humidity, ID and Examination of Defects.

Prepared testing reports in a neat and organize manner, including all calculations, raw data and follow the
laboratory written procedures for reporting data.

Worked with instrumentations such as: Shimadzu UV-Spectrophotometer and Vankel Dissolution Baths.

Complied with all Security Guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current GLP.

MC-NEIL LLC, Las Piedras, P.R.

2008 - 2009

Laboratory Technician (Contractor)

Responsible for the preparation of samples for Assay, ID and Content Uniformity test to be analyzed through
HPLC.
Performed Dissolution test as per USP.
Prepared working solutions, test solutions, volumetric solutions and standards solutions.
Reviewed laboratory data to ensure full compliance of SOP and enforce cGMP observance at all times.

Contributions:
Suggested new strategies in order to comply with the cycle time.
Run UPLC trials for new method development.

JANSSEN ORTHO LLC, Manat, P.R.

Laboratory Analyst- Scientist (Temporary position)

2007 - 2008

Performed chemical and physical testing of bulk and finished products in accordance with current
methods, compliance with cGLP, cGMP and all applicable procedures.
Operated laboratory instrumentation such as: HPLC, pH Meter, viscometer, analytical balances.
Complied with all quality control procedures in order to ensure the release of products on time which
support the supply chain process.

Student Trainee
2007

Performed efficient and reliable analytical testing for bulk materials and finished products in compliance
with SOP, FDA and other regulatory body requirements.

Performed physical testing: Appearance, pH (USP 791) and Minimum Fill Test (USP 755).
Contribution:
Participated in the validation process for a product packaging change.