Experience

SafeTiva Labs

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Director

  • May 2023 - Present

  Massachusetts, United States



Available

• Sr Product Development Scientist and Analytical Chemist

  • Dec 2022 - Jul 2023

  United States • Remarkable history of success in strategic planning, research & development (R&D), method development, chemistry, sample preparation, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). • Strong cross-functional skills with research study management, written & verbal communication, and client troubleshooting to successfully deliver product outcomes. • Possesses expertise in technical sales support, marketing strategy, business development, process improvement, product roadmaps, market… Show more • Remarkable history of success in strategic planning, research & development (R&D), method development, chemistry, sample preparation, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). • Strong cross-functional skills with research study management, written & verbal communication, and client troubleshooting to successfully deliver product outcomes. • Possesses expertise in technical sales support, marketing strategy, business development, process improvement, product roadmaps, market analysis, design & execution, and strategic partnerships. • Demonstrated excellence in product development, research testing, analysis, lab supervision, and content creation. • Adept at leading operational activities of multiple product development projects from start to end within the constraints. • Well-versed in articulating and delivering the research strategy and desired outcomes to key stakeholders. • Known for being creative, enthusiastic, open-minded, committed, confident, reliable, organized, and hands-on. Show less



Restek Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior GC R&D Scientist I

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2022

  Drive significant challenges of producing, prototyping, and testing new materials to gather data and craft experience reports. Plan and provide the vision of product solution through multiple deliverables. Control multi-site and multi-round alpha study early in Rxi-SVOCms column development cycle. Offer active advanced onsite and remote support to high value customers for instrument troubleshooting and method development. Facilitate Web Pro EZGC Chromatogram Modeler Product Team on Library… Show more Drive significant challenges of producing, prototyping, and testing new materials to gather data and craft experience reports. Plan and provide the vision of product solution through multiple deliverables. Control multi-site and multi-round alpha study early in Rxi-SVOCms column development cycle. Offer active advanced onsite and remote support to high value customers for instrument troubleshooting and method development. Facilitate Web Pro EZGC Chromatogram Modeler Product Team on Library generation and new product feature ideation and testing. Assess strengths/weaknesses of GC-MS platforms and competitor GC column products. Key Contributions: • Credited for designing and controlling an alpha test for prototype columns at two customer locations. • Played a leading role as expert gas chromatographer with the vision to combine product with customer need. • Oversaw all activities of research and evaluation sessions of new and existing products, technology, and processes. • Initiated product characterizing testing that ended multi-year stall in technology development for the Rxi-SVOCms column. • Completed new product development program for wall coated fused silica GC column.

• GC R&D Scientist III

  • Mar 2014 - Nov 2018

  Provided functional support in transferring new products to manufacturing and control performance, while analyzing an validating processes, quality, documentation, and training. Delivered onsite product and application support for sales and account retention. Planned and organized seminars and advanced technical presentations to support training. Key Contributions: • Led GC stationary phase selectivity design and evaluation for application specific columns by utilizing computer… Show more Provided functional support in transferring new products to manufacturing and control performance, while analyzing an validating processes, quality, documentation, and training. Delivered onsite product and application support for sales and account retention. Planned and organized seminars and advanced technical presentations to support training. Key Contributions: • Led GC stationary phase selectivity design and evaluation for application specific columns by utilizing computer modeling along with elaborating product requirements per customer and market needs. • Supervised and conducted analysis, research, development, testing, documentation, and introduction of the GC Accelerator and other new products/materials in support of growth goals and the strategic plan. • Spent weeks onsite at a domestic account to solve analytical issues and train all 3 shifts of their staff to save them as a customer. • Identified and resolved a technical problem that stalled out the new GC Column product team for several years. • Ensured 100% success rate with troubleshooting and repairing of lab instruments.

• Scientist II

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2014

  Led and completed product development and testing, created documents, and prepared strategic plans. Prepared written articles and generated publishable data for use by marketing and technical service areas, while analyzing literature used to market Restek products. Communicated progress to stakeholders and published customer relevant tips on the company blog. Key Contribution • Crafted application notes and delivered presentations on advanced chromatographic techniques.



A&R Laboratories

• Laboratory Director

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

  A&R Labs purchased our Microbac Location and I stayed on as the Laboratory Director & Technical Director. - Performed direct supervision and balanced workloads of the Organics department and 3 Mobile Labs. - Served in a project management capacity by interpreting technical results to clients and communicating capabilities of the laboratory to current and potential clients. - Collaborated with the Quality Assurance Office and technical staff to address audits and… Show more A&R Labs purchased our Microbac Location and I stayed on as the Laboratory Director & Technical Director. - Performed direct supervision and balanced workloads of the Organics department and 3 Mobile Labs. - Served in a project management capacity by interpreting technical results to clients and communicating capabilities of the laboratory to current and potential clients. - Collaborated with the Quality Assurance Office and technical staff to address audits and investigations. - Trained and coached technicians and laboratory analysts in routines, analysis, and best practices. - Led development of new analytical methods and revised existing SOPs. - Ensured that data is reported in a timely manner, with an average TAT in April 2011 of 5.2 days. - Maintained the laboratory LIMS system, created data upload routines, and deployed new computer systems and software throughout the office and lab. - Maintained the Certificate of Analysis and Invoice templates in Crystal Reports and manually corrected errors in the database via Microsoft Access. - Directly advised the division manager regarding new hires and terminations. Show less



Microbac Laboratories, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Laboratory Director

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  -Responsible for the data generated by 4 ELAP certified laboratories. -Developed and validated pesticide testing for a variety of agricultural commodities (GC-MS, GC-ELCD/ELCD, GC-NPD/FPD, GC-ECD/ECD, LC-DAD with post column derivatization) -Hazardous waste (SW-846/EPA 8000 series) testing -Wastewater Testing, organics (EPA 600 series) -California Vapor intrusion - mobile laboratory management



Centrum Analytical

• Environmental Organic Analyst

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

  - 624, 8260 (vapor, soil, and water), 8270, and 8015 by GC and GCMS. - Preparation of samples, including organic extraction procedures for various matrices. - Preparation of analytical standards and calibration of analytical instruments.