Kevin Brinkman, Ms Asq Cqia Cssgb
About Kevin Brinkman, Ms Asq Cqia Cssgb
Kevin Brinkman is a QC Analyst III at Alkermes in Wilmington, Ohio, with a background in pharmaceutical manufacturing and extensive experience in quality control and microbiology.
Current Position at Alkermes
Kevin Brinkman currently holds the position of QC Analyst III at Alkermes in Wilmington, Ohio. In this role, he focuses on quality control processes, ensuring that products meet stringent quality standards. His responsibilities include generating and compiling FDA Quality Metric data for both monthly and quarterly Quality Control reports, mentoring new analysts, and maintaining departmental Quality tracking tools to identify and implement process improvements.
Previous Experience at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Kevin Brinkman previously worked as a Research Assistant III at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center from 2013 to 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. During his three-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in research methodologies and quality assurance processes, contributing to the hospital's mission of pediatric healthcare and scientific discovery.
Education and Academic Background
Kevin Brinkman earned a Master of Science (MS) in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing from Stevens Institute of Technology between 2017 and 2019, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Classical Humanities from Miami University from 2002 to 2006. He completed his high school education at Covington Latin School, graduating with a diploma in 2002.
Work Experience at Amylin Pharmaceuticals
Kevin Brinkman spent four years at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb, as an Analyst I from 2007 to 2011, and one year as Technician I from 2007 to 2008. He was involved in quality control analysis and technical troubleshooting, collaborating with teams to develop and implement best practices for laboratory investigations.
Quality Improvement Initiatives
During his career, Kevin Brinkman led the Human Error Reduction Team, focusing on minimizing mistakes and improving efficiency. He also designed and maintained departmental Quality tracking tools to enhance schedule adherence. Additionally, he coordinated with other departments to provide supporting data, determine root causes, and initiate Corrective Actions/Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Effectiveness Checks.