Experience

Nye Lubricants, Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chemist

  • Aug 2017 - Present

• Chemist

  • Aug 2017 - Present



Smithers Viscient

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services

• Sr. Chemist

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  July 2016 – Present (7 months)Wareham, MA Position is responsible for direction of specific analyses and operation of standard analytical instrumentation. Supervision of the professional and technical staff may be a job responsibility as well, including assisting the Director of Chemistry with reviews, and accounting of time worked. The Senior Chemist is expected to take initiative and develop novel approaches to analytical chemistry problem solving. The Senior Chemist is expected to have… Show more July 2016 – Present (7 months)Wareham, MA Position is responsible for direction of specific analyses and operation of standard analytical instrumentation. Supervision of the professional and technical staff may be a job responsibility as well, including assisting the Director of Chemistry with reviews, and accounting of time worked. The Senior Chemist is expected to take initiative and develop novel approaches to analytical chemistry problem solving. The Senior Chemist is expected to have developed an ability to develop analytical methods quickly, and have enough experience with different types of methodology to provide themselves as a reference source for other analytical chemists in the facility. Additionally, the individual must be able to represent Smithers Viscient to clients both over the phone and in person, and transmit a professional image. The person will develop new methodology and new technologies for analysis of substances. After method development, transmission of an understanding of the methods to professional and technical help is done. Results of analyses supervised are compiled and reported to various personnel in the facility, as well as clients. Duties include training technicians, performing analyses with laboratory equipment, instrument calibration; reviews, and project tracking. Show less July 2016 – Present (7 months)Wareham, MA Position is responsible for direction of specific analyses and operation of standard analytical instrumentation. Supervision of the professional and technical staff may be a job responsibility as well, including assisting the Director of Chemistry with reviews, and accounting of time worked. The Senior Chemist is expected to take initiative and develop novel approaches to analytical chemistry problem solving. The Senior Chemist is expected to have… Show more July 2016 – Present (7 months)Wareham, MA Position is responsible for direction of specific analyses and operation of standard analytical instrumentation. Supervision of the professional and technical staff may be a job responsibility as well, including assisting the Director of Chemistry with reviews, and accounting of time worked. The Senior Chemist is expected to take initiative and develop novel approaches to analytical chemistry problem solving. The Senior Chemist is expected to have developed an ability to develop analytical methods quickly, and have enough experience with different types of methodology to provide themselves as a reference source for other analytical chemists in the facility. Additionally, the individual must be able to represent Smithers Viscient to clients both over the phone and in person, and transmit a professional image. The person will develop new methodology and new technologies for analysis of substances. After method development, transmission of an understanding of the methods to professional and technical help is done. Results of analyses supervised are compiled and reported to various personnel in the facility, as well as clients. Duties include training technicians, performing analyses with laboratory equipment, instrument calibration; reviews, and project tracking. Show less



Preceres LLC

• United States
• Biotechnology Research

• Analytical and Purification Chemist

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  Preceres LLC is engaged in the discovery and development of novel methods for the delivery of RNA into plants and insects to create breakthrough products for agriculture. Analytical and Purification Scientist: Led the purification of compounds utilizing various techniques in support of R&D as well as acquired, set up, and maintained all of the analytical and preparative instrumentation for this start-up business venture. • Utilized Analytical HPLC methods development to… Show more Preceres LLC is engaged in the discovery and development of novel methods for the delivery of RNA into plants and insects to create breakthrough products for agriculture. Analytical and Purification Scientist: Led the purification of compounds utilizing various techniques in support of R&D as well as acquired, set up, and maintained all of the analytical and preparative instrumentation for this start-up business venture. • Utilized Analytical HPLC methods development to characterize NCE agricultural compounds. • Performed HPLC preparative purification of novel NCE agricultural compounds using normal phase and reverse phase chemistries as needed. • Implemented flash purification of NCE compounds using normal phase chemistries. • Oversaw complete instrument maintenance and repair including: software and database administration for instrument data, as well as Agilent ChemStation and Agilent EZ Access administration. • Collaborated with synthetic and formulation chemists to optimize compound purification needs to ensure the highest level of project success. Show less Preceres LLC is engaged in the discovery and development of novel methods for the delivery of RNA into plants and insects to create breakthrough products for agriculture. Analytical and Purification Scientist: Led the purification of compounds utilizing various techniques in support of R&D as well as acquired, set up, and maintained all of the analytical and preparative instrumentation for this start-up business venture. • Utilized Analytical HPLC methods development to… Show more Preceres LLC is engaged in the discovery and development of novel methods for the delivery of RNA into plants and insects to create breakthrough products for agriculture. Analytical and Purification Scientist: Led the purification of compounds utilizing various techniques in support of R&D as well as acquired, set up, and maintained all of the analytical and preparative instrumentation for this start-up business venture. • Utilized Analytical HPLC methods development to characterize NCE agricultural compounds. • Performed HPLC preparative purification of novel NCE agricultural compounds using normal phase and reverse phase chemistries as needed. • Implemented flash purification of NCE compounds using normal phase chemistries. • Oversaw complete instrument maintenance and repair including: software and database administration for instrument data, as well as Agilent ChemStation and Agilent EZ Access administration. • Collaborated with synthetic and formulation chemists to optimize compound purification needs to ensure the highest level of project success. Show less



Merck

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Chemist

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2013

  Joined the organization to perform basic HPLC purification, six months into role asked to take the lead for establishing a Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) separation laboratory. Acquired equipment and worked with facilities to bring the lab on line and operational. • Performed SFC and HPLC enantio-separation of small pharmaceutical molecules for drug discovery. • Established the SFC service at Merck Boston going from inception start up to achieving 1000 … Show more Joined the organization to perform basic HPLC purification, six months into role asked to take the lead for establishing a Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) separation laboratory. Acquired equipment and worked with facilities to bring the lab on line and operational. • Performed SFC and HPLC enantio-separation of small pharmaceutical molecules for drug discovery. • Established the SFC service at Merck Boston going from inception start up to achieving 1000 compounds per year throughput. • Performed library and singleton purification of small molecule pharmaceuticals using RP HPLC, with Agilent ChemStation coupled with A2Prep, and post-QC using Waters Acuity systems. Show less Joined the organization to perform basic HPLC purification, six months into role asked to take the lead for establishing a Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) separation laboratory. Acquired equipment and worked with facilities to bring the lab on line and operational. • Performed SFC and HPLC enantio-separation of small pharmaceutical molecules for drug discovery. • Established the SFC service at Merck Boston going from inception start up to achieving 1000 … Show more Joined the organization to perform basic HPLC purification, six months into role asked to take the lead for establishing a Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) separation laboratory. Acquired equipment and worked with facilities to bring the lab on line and operational. • Performed SFC and HPLC enantio-separation of small pharmaceutical molecules for drug discovery. • Established the SFC service at Merck Boston going from inception start up to achieving 1000 compounds per year throughput. • Performed library and singleton purification of small molecule pharmaceuticals using RP HPLC, with Agilent ChemStation coupled with A2Prep, and post-QC using Waters Acuity systems. Show less



Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc

• Sr. Lab Manager

  • Apr 2001 - Oct 2006

  Purified novel tetracycline drug candidates using preparative RP-HPLC. Contributed as a team member that developed a current Phase III candidate. • Instituted a column-packing program for all prep LC units throughout Paratek: automatic ordering system for bulk media, column hardware and consumables, resulting in a cost savings of approximately $70,000 per month. • Redesigned the entire prep LC department for maximum sample throughput: four Varian Rampak… Show more Purified novel tetracycline drug candidates using preparative RP-HPLC. Contributed as a team member that developed a current Phase III candidate. • Instituted a column-packing program for all prep LC units throughout Paratek: automatic ordering system for bulk media, column hardware and consumables, resulting in a cost savings of approximately $70,000 per month. • Redesigned the entire prep LC department for maximum sample throughput: four Varian Rampak packing stations equipped with three, 3-inch x 250mm and one, 6-inch x 250mm RP columns for maximum intermediate-stage drug purification, and one, 2inch x 250mm RP stand- alone column for final purification. A separate pump-driven station was designed for column flushing-and-equilibration for most efficient time-management of sample output. • Successful separations of a difficult, epimerization-prone tetracycline: Paratek Pharmaceutical’s PTK0796 (currently in Phase III clinical trials). • Directed maintenance and repair of all prep and analytical HPLC instrumentation. Show less Purified novel tetracycline drug candidates using preparative RP-HPLC. Contributed as a team member that developed a current Phase III candidate. • Instituted a column-packing program for all prep LC units throughout Paratek: automatic ordering system for bulk media, column hardware and consumables, resulting in a cost savings of approximately $70,000 per month. • Redesigned the entire prep LC department for maximum sample throughput: four Varian Rampak… Show more Purified novel tetracycline drug candidates using preparative RP-HPLC. Contributed as a team member that developed a current Phase III candidate. • Instituted a column-packing program for all prep LC units throughout Paratek: automatic ordering system for bulk media, column hardware and consumables, resulting in a cost savings of approximately $70,000 per month. • Redesigned the entire prep LC department for maximum sample throughput: four Varian Rampak packing stations equipped with three, 3-inch x 250mm and one, 6-inch x 250mm RP columns for maximum intermediate-stage drug purification, and one, 2inch x 250mm RP stand- alone column for final purification. A separate pump-driven station was designed for column flushing-and-equilibration for most efficient time-management of sample output. • Successful separations of a difficult, epimerization-prone tetracycline: Paratek Pharmaceutical’s PTK0796 (currently in Phase III clinical trials). • Directed maintenance and repair of all prep and analytical HPLC instrumentation. Show less



Polaroid Corporation

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lab Supervisor

  • Nov 1992 - Apr 2001

  • Directed methods development in the Central Analytical Lab in support of a coating manufacturing process. • Responsible for all projects and technical issues related to HPLC, NIR, UV VIS Spectrophotometry, X-Ray Fluorescence, particle size determinations and other physical measurements. • In a team/partnership environment, assisted in development of new analytical procedures. • Responsible for bringing new and replacement instrumentation on… Show more • Directed methods development in the Central Analytical Lab in support of a coating manufacturing process. • Responsible for all projects and technical issues related to HPLC, NIR, UV VIS Spectrophotometry, X-Ray Fluorescence, particle size determinations and other physical measurements. • In a team/partnership environment, assisted in development of new analytical procedures. • Responsible for bringing new and replacement instrumentation on line. • Analyzed the different layers of photographic negative during production • Five years in a lab supervisory role overseeing daily lab operations and providing direction to lab technicians for both technical and administrative needs. Show less • Directed methods development in the Central Analytical Lab in support of a coating manufacturing process. • Responsible for all projects and technical issues related to HPLC, NIR, UV VIS Spectrophotometry, X-Ray Fluorescence, particle size determinations and other physical measurements. • In a team/partnership environment, assisted in development of new analytical procedures. • Responsible for bringing new and replacement instrumentation on… Show more • Directed methods development in the Central Analytical Lab in support of a coating manufacturing process. • Responsible for all projects and technical issues related to HPLC, NIR, UV VIS Spectrophotometry, X-Ray Fluorescence, particle size determinations and other physical measurements. • In a team/partnership environment, assisted in development of new analytical procedures. • Responsible for bringing new and replacement instrumentation on line. • Analyzed the different layers of photographic negative during production • Five years in a lab supervisory role overseeing daily lab operations and providing direction to lab technicians for both technical and administrative needs. Show less