Experience

Arcaea

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Charlotte's Web

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior R&D Scientist

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2021

  -Explored therapeutic potential of full spectrum hemp formulations in preclinical studies (in vitro & in vivo) as well as phase I & II clinical trials. -Initiated and managed academic collaborations and business development opportunities with research and private industry partners. -Published compelling preclinical results and disseminated data through scientific conference poster and oral presentations.

• R&D Scientist

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

  -Developed and optimized novel bench-top synthesis to of natural product bioactive compounds.-Developed orthogonal analytical chemistry assays (SFC-FTNIR-HPLC) to monitor cannabinoid content in a variety of complex sample matrices.-Fostered research collaborations with major U.S universities and colleges to analyze the metabolome of whole plant cannabis and hemp cultivars.

• QC Chemist

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

  • Developed RP-HPLC method for hemp, concentrated extract, and diluted product potency testing.• Validated and verified HPLC method according to AOAC and ICH guidelines.• Experienced with SFC and HPLC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. • Developed semi-preparative SFC method to create high-purity quantities of cannabinoid stereoisomers (CBD, delta-9 THC and delta-8 THC).• Completed cGMP training focused on 21 CFR pt. 111 and 21 CFR pt. 11 policies.

• Research And Development Associate

  • Jun 2017 - Jan 2018



Igadi Ltd.

• Tabernash, Colorado

• Laboratory Technician

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Trained extraction operators and created training manuals for new employees. • Optimized hydrocarbon extraction protocols and increased daily essential oil production by 150%. • Developed SOPs for manufacturing and indoor cultivation facilities. • Maintained regulatory compliance and adherence to city, state municipal codes, and OSHA policies. • Trained extraction operators and created training manuals for new employees. • Optimized hydrocarbon extraction protocols and increased daily essential oil production by 150%. • Developed SOPs for manufacturing and indoor cultivation facilities. • Maintained regulatory compliance and adherence to city, state municipal codes, and OSHA policies.



Davidson College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Fellow (Chemistry Department)

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  • Synthesized and purified potential, carbohydrate-based M. tuberculosis diagnostics and therapeutics.• Gained proficiency with NMR spectroscopy along with LPLC and column chromatography. • Presented findings to the American Chemical Society National Convention in Denver (March 2015), and select members of U.S Congress at Posters on the Hill in D.C (April 2014).

• Research Fellow (Biology Department)

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Analyzed how different epitopes influence human phenotypic taste perception of organosulfur compounds.• Gained valuable experience with gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA isolation and sequencing, and DNA primer design.