Mary Ann Caplen
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Henry Vaccaro
Mary Ann is an excellent and very knowledgeable chemist, a tireless worker, and an extremely nice person to work with. Mary Ann is the ultimate team player that will go out of her way to make sure things are done RIGHT and she is not afraid to tackle whatever challenges are given to her. She was a great role model for new chemists and she always went out of her way to help others. Additionally, I had the pleasure of working on several projects with Mary Ann and observed her interactions with others on a daily basis. She was always proactive with dealing with issues when they arose and usually gave a unique prospective. Mary Ann was not afraid to voice her opinion and solicit the opinion of others. She always came prepared for meetings and gave concise, detailed presentations. In my opinion, Mary Ann would be an outstanding candidate for any position she pursues!
Denise Buffardi
I highly recommend Mary Ann for her scientific expertise in Chemistry. She is very dependable, loyal and dedicated to any assigned project that has been or will be given to her. Maryann is an outstanding achiever whose experiences and skills can prove to be beneficial in most environments.
Henry Vaccaro
Mary Ann is an excellent and very knowledgeable chemist, a tireless worker, and an extremely nice person to work with. Mary Ann is the ultimate team player that will go out of her way to make sure things are done RIGHT and she is not afraid to tackle whatever challenges are given to her. She was a great role model for new chemists and she always went out of her way to help others. Additionally, I had the pleasure of working on several projects with Mary Ann and observed her interactions with others on a daily basis. She was always proactive with dealing with issues when they arose and usually gave a unique prospective. Mary Ann was not afraid to voice her opinion and solicit the opinion of others. She always came prepared for meetings and gave concise, detailed presentations. In my opinion, Mary Ann would be an outstanding candidate for any position she pursues!
Denise Buffardi
I highly recommend Mary Ann for her scientific expertise in Chemistry. She is very dependable, loyal and dedicated to any assigned project that has been or will be given to her. Maryann is an outstanding achiever whose experiences and skills can prove to be beneficial in most environments.
Henry Vaccaro
Mary Ann is an excellent and very knowledgeable chemist, a tireless worker, and an extremely nice person to work with. Mary Ann is the ultimate team player that will go out of her way to make sure things are done RIGHT and she is not afraid to tackle whatever challenges are given to her. She was a great role model for new chemists and she always went out of her way to help others. Additionally, I had the pleasure of working on several projects with Mary Ann and observed her interactions with others on a daily basis. She was always proactive with dealing with issues when they arose and usually gave a unique prospective. Mary Ann was not afraid to voice her opinion and solicit the opinion of others. She always came prepared for meetings and gave concise, detailed presentations. In my opinion, Mary Ann would be an outstanding candidate for any position she pursues!
Denise Buffardi
I highly recommend Mary Ann for her scientific expertise in Chemistry. She is very dependable, loyal and dedicated to any assigned project that has been or will be given to her. Maryann is an outstanding achiever whose experiences and skills can prove to be beneficial in most environments.
Henry Vaccaro
Mary Ann is an excellent and very knowledgeable chemist, a tireless worker, and an extremely nice person to work with. Mary Ann is the ultimate team player that will go out of her way to make sure things are done RIGHT and she is not afraid to tackle whatever challenges are given to her. She was a great role model for new chemists and she always went out of her way to help others. Additionally, I had the pleasure of working on several projects with Mary Ann and observed her interactions with others on a daily basis. She was always proactive with dealing with issues when they arose and usually gave a unique prospective. Mary Ann was not afraid to voice her opinion and solicit the opinion of others. She always came prepared for meetings and gave concise, detailed presentations. In my opinion, Mary Ann would be an outstanding candidate for any position she pursues!
Denise Buffardi
I highly recommend Mary Ann for her scientific expertise in Chemistry. She is very dependable, loyal and dedicated to any assigned project that has been or will be given to her. Maryann is an outstanding achiever whose experiences and skills can prove to be beneficial in most environments.
Experience
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SodexoMagic
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United States
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Consumer Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Manager, Lab Services
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
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JLL
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Lab Services Manager
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Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
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Lab Services Associate
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Mar 2018 - Jun 2019
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Operations Coordinator
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
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Materials Coordinator
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2017
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Merck
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientist
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2009 - 2013
Member of the Exploratory Chemistry Group focusing on early space leads and target validation. • Utilized automated purification systems, in addition to Isco and Analogix, for compound purification. • Implemented electronic notebook software for recording experimental data. • Contributed significantly to go/no go decisions to pursue chemotypes for new project series which entailed IP searches Member of the Exploratory Chemistry Group focusing on early space leads and target validation. • Utilized automated purification systems, in addition to Isco and Analogix, for compound purification. • Implemented electronic notebook software for recording experimental data. • Contributed significantly to go/no go decisions to pursue chemotypes for new project series which entailed IP searches
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Schering-Plough Research Institute
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Scientist
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2005 - 2009
Joined the High Throughput Synthesis Group. Developed and optimized the use of efficient parallel synthesis to accelerate the development of SAR. • Skilled with instruments including, but not limited to, HPLC, Prep-LCMS, LCMS, Tecan, Bodan Miniblocks and X-blocks. Experience with Combichem and Analyst software for processing experimental results. • Increased workforce productivity through implementation of templates for data reporting.• Appointed system administrator for group Agilent and Waters LCMS charged with instrument maintenance and trouble shooting. Show less
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Scientist
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1997 - 2005
Executed multiple syntheses simultaneously using automated purification methods to obtain targets as well as chiral synthesis.• Reduced target development time by pioneering innovating techniques for multi-reaction synthesis.• Prepared and presented summary of synthetic accomplishments during team project meetings as a member of the lead optimization group.• Synthesized iodinated and fluorescent biochemical tools for use in the discovery of the mechanism of action for Zetia®.
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Associate Scientist
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1990 - 1997
Conducted multi-step reactions on sub-milligram scales performing purifications involving chiral resolutions. • Mastered a variety of synthetic methods and spectral techniques such as MS, NMR, IR, UV, and HPLC. • Played pivotal role in discovery of Zetia® performing 15 step chiral synthesis to obtain pure enantiomer.• Developed chiral analytical method for resolving multi-gram quantities of Zetia® for animal studies.• Maintained group HPLC and trained group members on its use.
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Assistant Scientist
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1988 - 1990
Performed general synthetic reactions and purifications.• Produced synthetic targets and purified reactions by flash chromatography, crystallization and prep TLC.• Characterized synthetic products using NMR, TLC, melting points and IR.
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Education
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1985 - 1988
University of Cincinnati
Master of Science (MS), Organic Chemistry -
1980 - 1985
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organic Chemistry
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