Calum P.

Senior Chemist at SafeTiva Labs
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Chemist
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      -Performed a lot of the same duties as my prior chemist position. (Prepping samples, maintaining instruments, data analysis, method development, etc.) -Ran and maintained four different instruments (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS) -Coordinated lab staff to help manage the samples coming in -Trained lab staff on the aforementioned instruments to introduce some organizational flexibility -Ensured ISO 17025 compliance via method and process retooling in a cost effective… Show more -Performed a lot of the same duties as my prior chemist position. (Prepping samples, maintaining instruments, data analysis, method development, etc.) -Ran and maintained four different instruments (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS) -Coordinated lab staff to help manage the samples coming in -Trained lab staff on the aforementioned instruments to introduce some organizational flexibility -Ensured ISO 17025 compliance via method and process retooling in a cost effective manner -Applied analytical skills to quickly tackle tricky method development issues -Retooled both instrument and extraction methods to be more robust, provide better data and reduce maintenance issues. -Constructed, updated, and trained coworkers on new SOPs

    • Chemist
      • Jul 2022 - Feb 2023

      -Helped perform a variety of operations in anticipation of the lab for opening. -Helped ensure that the lab maintained a next day turn-around time upon opening. -Performed speedy maintenance on instruments to ensure minimal downtime -Performed bench chemistry to process cannabis samples for tests including, pesticide, potency, terpenes and more. -Performed data analysis to ensure data quality and confidence. -Helped to develop methods and validate instruments for use.

    • United States
    • Alternative Medicine
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Laboratory Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

      As a lab manager, my responsibilities and duties are as follows: -Managing the relationships with third party testing labs -Managing the technicians in the internal lab. -Running, maintaining, and repairing, analytical instruments and equipment. Such as LC-UV, GC-MS, particle sizer, pipettes, and more. -Ensuring data is turned around in a timely manner from both internal and external labs -Ensuring data is accurate from both internal and external labs to allow informed… Show more As a lab manager, my responsibilities and duties are as follows: -Managing the relationships with third party testing labs -Managing the technicians in the internal lab. -Running, maintaining, and repairing, analytical instruments and equipment. Such as LC-UV, GC-MS, particle sizer, pipettes, and more. -Ensuring data is turned around in a timely manner from both internal and external labs -Ensuring data is accurate from both internal and external labs to allow informed decisions to be made by the business and consumers alike. -Cooperating with other departments to ensure product quality doesn't suffer -Designing, testing, and implementing new methods as needed. -Maintaining a GMP compliant lab. -Performing all of the aforementioned duties with the strictest fiduciary sense possible. During my time at trulieve I also accomplished -tripled the amount of samples able to be tested per week -cut turnaround time down in the lab by 2.5 days -trained staff to a high standard and better analytical techniques to ensure accurate results. Show less As a lab manager, my responsibilities and duties are as follows: -Managing the relationships with third party testing labs -Managing the technicians in the internal lab. -Running, maintaining, and repairing, analytical instruments and equipment. Such as LC-UV, GC-MS, particle sizer, pipettes, and more. -Ensuring data is turned around in a timely manner from both internal and external labs -Ensuring data is accurate from both internal and external labs to allow informed… Show more As a lab manager, my responsibilities and duties are as follows: -Managing the relationships with third party testing labs -Managing the technicians in the internal lab. -Running, maintaining, and repairing, analytical instruments and equipment. Such as LC-UV, GC-MS, particle sizer, pipettes, and more. -Ensuring data is turned around in a timely manner from both internal and external labs -Ensuring data is accurate from both internal and external labs to allow informed decisions to be made by the business and consumers alike. -Cooperating with other departments to ensure product quality doesn't suffer -Designing, testing, and implementing new methods as needed. -Maintaining a GMP compliant lab. -Performing all of the aforementioned duties with the strictest fiduciary sense possible. During my time at trulieve I also accomplished -tripled the amount of samples able to be tested per week -cut turnaround time down in the lab by 2.5 days -trained staff to a high standard and better analytical techniques to ensure accurate results. Show less

    • United States
    • Alternative Medicine
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Formulations Chemist
      • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

      As the chemist in charge of Vidacann's analytical department, I had the following responsibilities. -The operation and maintenance of scientific instruments, specifically a GC-MS and a LC-UV -Doing bench chemistry -The testing of potency for cannabis products -The development of new methods for testing -The formulation and production of cannabis products -The procurement of supplies for the analytical department and the extraction lab. -The general maintenance of… Show more As the chemist in charge of Vidacann's analytical department, I had the following responsibilities. -The operation and maintenance of scientific instruments, specifically a GC-MS and a LC-UV -Doing bench chemistry -The testing of potency for cannabis products -The development of new methods for testing -The formulation and production of cannabis products -The procurement of supplies for the analytical department and the extraction lab. -The general maintenance of the analytical department in accordance with GMP standards. -The design and implementation of new products, procedures, and SOPs. Other responsibilities were -Performing distillation -The collection and refining of terpenes extracted from cannabis. -Aiding in company processes to produce cannabis concentrate. Show less As the chemist in charge of Vidacann's analytical department, I had the following responsibilities. -The operation and maintenance of scientific instruments, specifically a GC-MS and a LC-UV -Doing bench chemistry -The testing of potency for cannabis products -The development of new methods for testing -The formulation and production of cannabis products -The procurement of supplies for the analytical department and the extraction lab. -The general maintenance of… Show more As the chemist in charge of Vidacann's analytical department, I had the following responsibilities. -The operation and maintenance of scientific instruments, specifically a GC-MS and a LC-UV -Doing bench chemistry -The testing of potency for cannabis products -The development of new methods for testing -The formulation and production of cannabis products -The procurement of supplies for the analytical department and the extraction lab. -The general maintenance of the analytical department in accordance with GMP standards. -The design and implementation of new products, procedures, and SOPs. Other responsibilities were -Performing distillation -The collection and refining of terpenes extracted from cannabis. -Aiding in company processes to produce cannabis concentrate. Show less

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Chemist
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

      -Level 1 Chemist performing bench chemistry and minor instrumentation in an GLP and ISO accredited environment -Helped bring lab into ISO 17025 compliance -Prepared standards and extracted samples with rigourous documentation at every step -Met with supervisors to discuss progress and troubleshoot problems -Performed bench chemistry techniques to extract desired chemicals for clients -Knowledgeable about laboratory equipment such as but not limited to: LCMS-MS, HPLC, centrifuge… Show more -Level 1 Chemist performing bench chemistry and minor instrumentation in an GLP and ISO accredited environment -Helped bring lab into ISO 17025 compliance -Prepared standards and extracted samples with rigourous documentation at every step -Met with supervisors to discuss progress and troubleshoot problems -Performed bench chemistry techniques to extract desired chemicals for clients -Knowledgeable about laboratory equipment such as but not limited to: LCMS-MS, HPLC, centrifuge, shaker, N-Evap, Turbovap, Glassware, Incubators, Scales, Pipettes, Sonicator, - Extensive experience on analytical software associated with LC MS-MS known as Analyst. -Extensive experience on LC-MS and it's operation and troubleshooting -Performed quality control on paperwork and data gathering to ensure proper protocols are followed. Show less -Level 1 Chemist performing bench chemistry and minor instrumentation in an GLP and ISO accredited environment -Helped bring lab into ISO 17025 compliance -Prepared standards and extracted samples with rigourous documentation at every step -Met with supervisors to discuss progress and troubleshoot problems -Performed bench chemistry techniques to extract desired chemicals for clients -Knowledgeable about laboratory equipment such as but not limited to: LCMS-MS, HPLC, centrifuge… Show more -Level 1 Chemist performing bench chemistry and minor instrumentation in an GLP and ISO accredited environment -Helped bring lab into ISO 17025 compliance -Prepared standards and extracted samples with rigourous documentation at every step -Met with supervisors to discuss progress and troubleshoot problems -Performed bench chemistry techniques to extract desired chemicals for clients -Knowledgeable about laboratory equipment such as but not limited to: LCMS-MS, HPLC, centrifuge, shaker, N-Evap, Turbovap, Glassware, Incubators, Scales, Pipettes, Sonicator, - Extensive experience on analytical software associated with LC MS-MS known as Analyst. -Extensive experience on LC-MS and it's operation and troubleshooting -Performed quality control on paperwork and data gathering to ensure proper protocols are followed. Show less

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Food Service
      • Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

      -Started dishwashing -Organizing dishes. -Promoted to cook. -Provided customer service (serving food), -Food preparation on a grill and a Fryer. Kitchen and food safety knowledge -Started dishwashing -Organizing dishes. -Promoted to cook. -Provided customer service (serving food), -Food preparation on a grill and a Fryer. Kitchen and food safety knowledge

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Delivery Driver
      • May 2017 - Aug 2017

      -Delivered pizzas -Helped around the store with maintenance -Cleaning, box folding, answering phones, etc. -Delivered pizzas -Helped around the store with maintenance -Cleaning, box folding, answering phones, etc.

    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sandwich Artist
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      -Made Sandwiches -Prepped food -Cleaned the store. This store was also in a BP gas station in which I worked as a cashier as well. -Made Sandwiches -Prepped food -Cleaned the store. This store was also in a BP gas station in which I worked as a cashier as well.

    • Intern
      • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

      -Coordinated/Managed the digitization of legal files. -Digitized historical files - Delivered documents to Sarasota County Clerk of Courts for processing; - Cleaned Offices -Coordinated/Managed the digitization of legal files. -Digitized historical files - Delivered documents to Sarasota County Clerk of Courts for processing; - Cleaned Offices

Education

  • University of North Florida
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
    2013 - 2018

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