Christopher Hart
Gwynn Oak
Summary
Results-driven QA Test Lab Manager at Hamilton Associate with expertise in regulatory compliance and quality systems. Achieved a 10% improvement in production times through Lean methodologies while delivering exceptional customer service. Proven leadership in supervising teams and ensuring data integrity, complemented by strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Test Lab Manager
Hamilton Associate
Baltimore
10.2009 - 07.2025
- Performed QA inspections, calibrations and PMs using various measuring tools.
- Performed first article and tested nuclear grade HEPA filters for all DOE facilities.
- Managed operations at DOE test facility, including workflow coordination, maintenance scheduling, payroll timekeeping, and budget management.
- Improved production times by 10 % using various LEAN methodologies.
- Provided leadership and experience in supervising, coaching and mentoring direct reports.
- Technical writing team member for Department of Energy standards.
- Monthly reporting of key performance indicators for management review.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to all DOE nuclear sites through effective oral and written communication.
- Led all aspects of warehouse operations, including hands-on management of shipping, receiving.
- Tracked all warehouse inventory materials at 100% accuracy.
Stability Supervisor
Actavis Pharmaceutical
Windsor Mill
03.2005 - 07.2008
- Manage a team to oversee the pharmaceutical stability testing program using Six Sigma methodologies ICH guidelines and cGMP to ensure compliance and deliver reliable data to support shelf-life assessment.
- Provided leadership to cross-functional teams to streamline testing processes, resulting in improved turnaround times.
- Coordinated with green belt members to identify and implement waste reduction strategies across the company.
- Oversaw warehouse logistics to ensure proper handling of raw and finished goods materials.
- Reviewed chemist lab data for accuracy to maintain quality control standards.
- Verified accuracy of chemist reports and assisted lab technicians daily to ensure data integrity.
- Performed QA/QC inspections.
- Interfaced with production and manufacturing departments.
- Operated two warehouses to house retain samples.
QA Stability Specialist
Alpharma (Actavis Pharmaceutical)
Windsor Mill
02.2002 - 03.2005
- Reviewed, analyzed, and trended stability data to identify trends and recommend adjustments in product shelf life.
- Managed change controls, deviations, and CAPAs for stability studies, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments (R&D, Quality, Operations) and external partners (CMOs) to ensure study compliance and timelines are met.
- Supervised stability testing team, ensuring compliance and delivering reliable data for product shelf-life assessment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD04-2026
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- ISO standards knowledge
- Quality systems
- Auditing practices
- Component inspections
- First article inspection
- Measurement techniques
- Equipment calibration
- Lean methodologies
- Kaizen principles
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Preventive actions
- Sampling methods
- Measuring devices expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Communication skills
- Sampling methods
Certificates And Awards
- Harvard -in Place Filter Workshop Certificate
- Computer A+ Certificate
- ASME CONAGT Contributor Award
- EFCOG- Teamwork Award
Timeline
QA Test Lab Manager
Hamilton Associate
10.2009 - 07.2025
Stability Supervisor
Actavis Pharmaceutical
03.2005 - 07.2008
QA Stability Specialist
Alpharma (Actavis Pharmaceutical)
02.2002 - 03.2005
Some College (No Degree) -
The Community College of Baltimore County