NICHOLAS PROCOPIE
Abingdon
Summary
Quality Analyst and chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in QC testing, GMP audits, SAP/COA documentation, ALCOA data integrity, instrument calibration/troubleshooting, RCA/MSA investigations, FTIR product verification, and formulation deviation troubleshooting in ingredient manufacturing. Additional technical business development experience supporting HPLC, sample preparation, sample introduction, chromatography, and laboratory automation workflows.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Analyst
Ingredion
Belcamp
03.2025 - Current
- Performed QC testing including pH, moisture analysis, viscosity, titrations, density, and FTIR analysis to verify product identity and support manufacturing quality decisions.
- Collected and prepared microbiological samples for third-party analysis, maintaining proper sample handling, documentation, and traceability.
- Logged laboratory test results and Certificates of Analysis in SAP in accordance with ALCOA data integrity principles, supporting accurate records, traceability, and compliance.
- Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/verification of laboratory instruments and troubleshot equipment issues to maintain reliable analytical performance.
- Performed MSA studies to evaluate instrumentation drift and strengthen confidence in test reliability and analytical data.
- Conducted GMP audits and Glass and Brittle Plastic audits; reviewed and edited SOPs to improve procedural clarity, compliance, and standardization.
- Conducted root cause analyses for physical and chemical deviations, working directly with formulation teams to troubleshoot customer-specific blends and support corrective actions.
- Implemented a Kanban QR code system to improve visibility, organization, and workflow efficiency for quality or laboratory materials.
- Completed a shelf-life stability assessment project for multiple products, evaluating stability trends in alignment with applicable ICH/FDA guidance and internal quality standards.
Business Development Agent
GERSTEL
Linthicum Heights
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed working knowledge of HPLC workflows, sample preparation, sample introduction methods, chromatography automation, and analytical laboratory instrumentation.
- Supported business development for chromatography, sample preparation, and lab automation solutions through customer outreach, lead qualification, and CRM documentation.
- Communicated with laboratory professionals to identify workflow challenges and collaborated with technical sales/application teams to connect customer needs with GERSTEL instrumentation capabilities.
Intern
Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A.
Mesa
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Gained hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing and laboratory workflows, specializing in high-purity electronic materials for semiconductor applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Towson University
Baltimore, MD07-2024
Skills
- PH
- Moisture analysis
- Viscosity
- Titrations
- Density
- FTIR identification
- Microbiological sample send-outs
- GMP
- ALCOA
- SAP
- COAs
- SOP review/editing
- Glass and Brittle Plastic audits
- RCA
- MSA
- Daily/weekly/monthly calibration and verification
- Instrument troubleshooting
- Instrumentation drift evaluation
- Kanban QR code implementation
- Stability assessment
- Formulation troubleshooting
- Customer blend deviations
Core Skills
pH, moisture analysis, viscosity, titrations, density, FTIR identification, microbiological sample send-outs, GMP, ALCOA, SAP, COAs, SOP review/editing, Glass and Brittle Plastic audits, RCA, MSA, Daily/weekly/monthly calibration and verification, instrument troubleshooting, instrumentation drift evaluation, Kanban QR code implementation, stability assessment, formulation troubleshooting, customer blend deviations
Timeline
Quality Analyst
Ingredion
03.2025 - Current
Business Development Agent
GERSTEL
09.2024 - 01.2025
Intern
Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Towson University