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Karen Branch

@karenbranch

I build compliant LabWare LIMS workflows for pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.

United States
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I've supported pharmaceutical laboratory systems at FAREVA, formerly Pfizer and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, since 2007. As a Site System Administrator and LabWare LIMS Systems Analyst, I configure, validate, troubleshoot, and support LabWare LIMS in GMP-regulated Quality Control environments.

I helped migrate SQL*LIMS to LabWare LIMS and partner with laboratory stakeholders, validation teams, and IT to translate workflows into system solutions. My work includes master data governance, specifications, test methods, calculations, workflow design, interface testing with Empower and laboratory instruments, and IQ/OQ/PQ execution.

Earlier, I performed raw-material analytical testing at Wyeth using HPLC and GC while following USP, NF, FCC, and internal procedures. I also train users, develop documentation, and maintain data integrity and FDA compliance across laboratory information-management processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Site System Administrator/Labware LIMS Systems Analyst I

FAREVA

Oct 2007 - Apr 2026 (18 years 6 months)

Served as Site System Administrator for LabWare LIMS, supporting implementation, configuration, validation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and user support within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical laboratory. Participated in migration from SQL*LIMS to LabWare LIMS and collaborated with stakeholders to implement system solutions.

WP

QC Scientist I

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Aug 2006 - Oct 2007 (1 year 2 months)

Performed analytical testing of raw materials to support product release activities. Prepared and analyzed samples using HPLC and GC instrumentation in accordance with USP, NF, FCC, and internal procedures.

WP

LIMS Conversion Project (Laboratory SME)

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Jul 2005 - Aug 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Served as Laboratory SME for SQL*LIMS to LabWare migration. Supported validation, testing, deployment, and training activities, including executing PQ protocols and system qualification testing.

WP

QC Associate I

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

May 2001 - Jul 2005 (4 years 2 months)

Performed analytical testing of raw materials to support product release activities. Prepared and analyzed samples using HPLC and GC instrumentation in accordance with USP, NF, FCC, and internal procedures.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

George Mason University logoGU

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Bachelor of Arts in Biology from George Mason University.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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