Amanda Smith

Senior Scientist, Analytical at DMC Biotechnologies, Inc.
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Experience

  • DMC Biotechnologies, Inc.
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Scientist, Analytical
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Providing analytical support to the downstream processing team. Providing analytical support to the downstream processing team.

  • Mesh Food Labs and Innovation Group
    • United States
    • Food & Beverages
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Food Scientist
      • Feb 2017 - May 2018

      Developed food and beverage products in numerous categories: meal replacement bars and beverages, snacks, breakfast and dessert mixes, dinner entrees and side dishes, specialty beverages, and more. ● Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of FDA rules and regulations Developed food and beverage products in numerous categories: meal replacement bars and beverages, snacks, breakfast and dessert mixes, dinner entrees and side dishes, specialty beverages, and more. ● Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of FDA rules and regulations

  • Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chemist
      • Jan 2008 - Nov 2016

      Performed GC-IRMS, EA-IRMS, HPLC, UHPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-TCD, DMA, TA, AA, and wet chemistry analyses of beverage and nonbeverage alcohol samples. ● Teleworked routinely and productively, including a 58-hour overtime project ● Interacted with stakeholders, customers, and vendors on a daily basis ● Outsourced and evaluated THC analyses and laboratories according to TTB regulations ● Drafted validation studies, planned and assigned work to Chemists and Senior Scientists ● Served on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) acquisition and implementation teams ● Led internal audits to maintain ISO 17025 accreditation, achieved ISO 17025 accreditation for NPL ● Led internal audit program while SSD sought new Quality Manager (QM), trained QM on auditing ● Conducted novel product authentication Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) research, attained first IRMS method under SSD’s ISO 17025 scope ● Participated in external audits of industry members, advised on scientific-related improvements ● Presented research, audit findings and recommendations, and TTB policy internally and externally, orally and in writing ● Co-created TTB Proofing Video Series to provide technical guidance to TTB investigators and industry members (https://www.ttb.gov/distilled-spirits/proofing-tutorial) ● Co-founded the DC-IRMS Discussion Group to help facilitate collaboration and increase technical expertise among DC area IRMS scientists, hosted inaugural meeting

  • Biovail Technologies
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Laboratory Scientist
      • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

      Conducted dissolutions and HPLC analyses of pharmaceutical products. (Temporary, through KForce Scientific Staffing.) Conducted dissolutions and HPLC analyses of pharmaceutical products. (Temporary, through KForce Scientific Staffing.)

  • MPI Research
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Group Leader, Analytical (HPLC, cGMP)
      • Apr 2001 - Jul 2007

      GC-MS of volatiles in air, soil, and water; TCLP extraction; TOX; percent solids; TSS; TDS; midi-distillation for cyanide and sulfides; segmented flow analysis. Managed studies from proposal generation to final report submission with full compliance to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations in the HPLC Group. For any study this may have included: communicating with clients, writing protocols, developing methods, designing experiments, controlling documents, procuring and scheduling resources, training and supervising technicians, maintaining and repairing instruments, conducting bench work and analyses, reducing and reviewing data, investigating out of control results, writing final reports, ensuring timeline adherence, and resolving conflicts. Other titles held at Exygen Research: Scientist (Aug. 2003–Dec. 2006), Technician III (Jul. 2001–Jul. 2003), Technician II (Apr. 2001–Jun. 2001) ● Analyzed samples ranging from biological to pharmaceutical, geological to environmental ● Managed four employees, coordinated work of eight additional employees ● Trained new employees company-wide on the applicable quality systems

Education

  • The Ohio State University
    MS, Food Science and Nutrition
    1999 - 2001
  • Bradley University
    BA, Chemistry, Biochemistry, German
    1995 - 1999
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    Continuing Education, Geology/Earth Science, General
    2018 -

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