Experience

Medical Devices

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Global Material Characterization Expert

  • 2015 - Present

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Vistakon (Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc.)

• Staff Scientist

  • 2007 - 2015

  Worked independently to conduct material characterization research and development. Provided technical direction in the characterization of materials and finished medical device products. Developed new methods and introduces technologies which correlate properties to clinical performance. Developed solutions to complex problems and coordinate multiple projects. Local and global subject matter expert in the field of material characterization. Contributed to the scientific literature including standards. Modified methodology to improve the quality, accuracy, or usefulness of the data. Validated methods to meet ISO, ICH, and USP guidelines. Provided leadership and direction to junior staff. Worked towards short and long range business goals. Inspired the vision of continuous improvement in others. Proven leadership skills in a team environment. Show less

• Senior Scientist

  • 1994 - 2007

  Developed, optimized, validated, and transferred characterization methods. Identified and corrected instrument and method problems across a wide range of procedures. Trained and informally led junior scientists and technicians. Represented characterization team at the project level and presented defendable data for new products. Performed testing and wrote technical reports which documented the work to support submissions, patent applications, and test method improvements. Evaluated external technology. Show less