Experience

Molecular MS Diagnostics, LLC

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Perform a wide variety of pharmaceutical analytical testing for clients in a cGMP and R&D environment. Conduct assay testing in support of method development, method transfer, stability, and product release. Process data using Waters Empower software. Execute all assigned tasks in a timely and organized manner in accordance with relevant cGMP, GLP, company policies and procedures. Author analytical reports and test methods. Perform a wide variety of pharmaceutical analytical testing for clients in a cGMP and R&D environment. Conduct assay testing in support of method development, method transfer, stability, and product release. Process data using Waters Empower software. Execute all assigned tasks in a timely and organized manner in accordance with relevant cGMP, GLP, company policies and procedures. Author analytical reports and test methods.



New England Testing Laboratory

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Analyst

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2022

  Performed sample preparation and operated gas chromatography instruments in the SVOC Department. Prepared extractions for gas chromatography analysis under EPA methods for semi-volatile organic compounds. Analyzed samples for haloacetic acids, synthetic organic compounds, glycols, oxygenates, dissolved gases, pesticides, percent solids, and oil & grease. Ensured quality of samples met criteria. Maintained the company’s certifications for drinking water analyses by passing PT samples. Reported and reviewed corresponding data in Element LIMS system. Performed minor instrument repair and maintenance. Trained new staff members on laboratory methods.



Denison Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Scientist

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

  Supported laboratory operations regarding to Quality Control, Manufacturing, Stability Studies, and Research & Development. Conducted routine and non-routine analytical testing of stability samples, finished products, in-process samples, and raw materials. Performed analytical assays on liquids and semi-solids for active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients. Successfully tested over fifty different OTC pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for quality and safety. Documented lab results in LIMS and workbooks. Operated, optimized, and maintained Agilent and Shimadzu GC’s and HPLC’s. Validated/verified chromatography methods on twelve new R&D formulated products. Authored stability reports, COA’s, SOP’s, deviations, and investigations. Peer reviewed analytical data and equipment calibrations. Reviewed / revised controlled documents. Adhered to cGMP and GDP. Collaborated with key stakeholders on multiple projects. Assisted in organizing the stability studies sample inventory: labeled samples for initiation, performed pulls, and monitored proper storage. Served on the company safety committee.



R.I. Analytical Laboratories, Inc.

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Analytical Chemist

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2015

  Provided lab support for Inorganic/Organic Departments and independent product testing division.Liable for all aspects of classical chemistry in both aqueous and soil samples including scheduling and data review.Performed additional analyses on raw materials, consumer products, and toysOperated, calibrated, and maintained the following intruments: Karl Fischer Autotitrator, TOC Analyzer, Discrete Analyzer 3500, and IC.Exceeded turnaround times while satisfying quality and hold times.Trained staff on laboratory methods.Ordered chemicals and supplies.

• Volatile Organics Analyst

  • Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

  Analyzed water and soil samples for volatile organic compounds under Massachusetts Contingency Plan (VPH) and EPA methods 524.2, 624, 8260, and 5035 in addition to glycols, THM’s, and 1,4 dioxane.Gained experience in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of gas chromatography instruments equipped with mass spectrometry, flame ionization detector, and photoionization detector.Liable for data package reports and logbook maintenance.

• Inorganic Chemist

  • May 1999 - Jul 2011

  Prepared and analyzed aqueous and soil samples for nutrients, minerals, and inorganic compounds under EPA and ASTM methods.Demonstrated capabilities in multiple wet chemistry assays and automated inorganic analyses.Entered and reviewed data in LIMS.Operated and maintained spectrophotometers, distillation/digestion equipment, pH/conductivity meters, and ion chromatography instrument.Ensured testing procedures were conducted in compliance with QA/QC, SOP, and methodology requirements.Successfully passed multiple proficiency test samples in order to maintain company’s certifications.Trained and supervised staff on laboratory methods.