Experience

Boston Analytical

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Scientist, Extractables and Leachables

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  • Sets up Extractables and Leachables Studies and conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses according to according to FDA, USP and Boston Analytical SOPs • Prepares and analyzes samples and sample extracts to detect and identify extractables from pharmaceutical packaging and leachables from drug product samples via both Headspace and Direct Inject Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. • Performs and maintenance and calibration of analytical equipment according to established procedures. • Authors detailed cGMP reports for work performed as well as coordinates with team members to develop cohesive extractables and leachables profiles for pharmaceutical packaging and drug products. • Validates leachables methods via both Headspace and Direct Inject Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry. • Develops and optimizes leachables methods for Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Show less



CAI, Inc

• Georgetown, MA

• Chemist

  • Nov 1998 - Jan 2021

  • Formulates solvent-based, water-based and energy-curable inks for both the development of new ink/coating lines and for troubleshooting existing products. • Works with acrylic, urethane, polyamide, nitrocellulose, polyester, PVC, ethylene acrylic acid, acrylate and hybrid resins as well as many performance-based additives. • Identifies and confirms the presence of certain chemical compounds using FTIR Spectrometer. • Performs color matching of custom colors as well as Pantone and Federal Standard 595B color shades, including reconciliations with Gretag-Macbeth, Byk, and X-Rite spectrophotometers and densitometers. • Developed and maintains accelerated weathering program for inks and coatings using Atlas Xenon Arc Weather-Ometer, QUV and Q-Sun. Results were correlated to actual outdoor exposure using DSET services. • Reduced company expenses by replacing raw materials with more cost-efficient materials, without sacrificing quality performance, generating an annual savings of $375,000.00. • Visited customer worksites to assist with application of products using customers’ machinery. Show less



CAI INC

• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chemist

  • Nov 1998 - Jan 2021



EST

• Needham, MA

• Field Technician

  • Apr 1998 - Nov 1998

  • Performed EPA Region I Low Flow Sampling of groundwater and soil; monitored hazardous materials. • Collected wastewater and storm water samples using ISCO autosampler. • Performed EPA Region I Low Flow Sampling of groundwater and soil; monitored hazardous materials. • Collected wastewater and storm water samples using ISCO autosampler.



Foster Wheeler Environmental

• Greater Boston Area

• Associate Geologist

  • Apr 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Conducted geophysical subsurface investigations using Schondstedt and Fett devices. • Gathered groundwater, soil and surface water samples. • Stationed at Adak Island, Alaska for six weeks with Class Q Government Security Clearance. • Conducted geophysical subsurface investigations using Schondstedt and Fett devices. • Gathered groundwater, soil and surface water samples. • Stationed at Adak Island, Alaska for six weeks with Class Q Government Security Clearance.