Experience

Mother Murphy's Labs

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Chemist/Flavorist Trainee

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Functions as a liaison between R&D and Analytical Departments regarding the GC/MS data interpretation of unknown targets• Interprets GC/MS chromatograms and identifies peaks with available tools such as spectral library matching and Agilent software• Formulates flavors and extracts for various food, beverage, and tobacco applications• Gains knowledge in raw material organoleptics and sourcing• Assists in optimizing formulas for various applications while emphasizing production efficiencies• Facilitates all TTB project submissions according to TTB guidelines and files monthly tax drawback claims Show less

• Analytical Technician

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Performed basic GC/MS and GC operations such as tuning the GC/MS, troubleshooting air leaks, and changing the injection port liner and septum • Verified the identity of raw materials and finished goods for high-value customers by GC/MS spectral library matches• Analyzed intermediate solutions and finished flavors for ethanol content by GC/FID• Analyzed e-cigarette liquids for nicotine content by GC/FID• Assisted in analyzing unknown flavors

• Quality Control Technician

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2020

  • Evaluated and approved raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods from Production department and outside vendors • Performed tests on products such as; refractive index, specific gravity, spectrophotometer, alcohol distillation, and pH• Collected and prepared samples for microbiological, alcohol, and GC testing• Recognized abnormalities in products and coordinated remedial actions with Production department