Experience

Lifecore Biomedical

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• QC Chemistry Supervisor

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Chaska, Minnesota

• Validation Chemist III

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

  Chaska, Minnesota Member of a team of 4 chemists/microbiologists with responsibilities for validation or verification of new incoming test methods. Daily activities include execution of full FDA analytical validation in a full cGMP laboratory setting using HPLC, GC, GPC/SEC, UV/VIS spectra, FTIR, and wet chemistry techniques. Draft protocols and reports as well as laboratory work instructions, SOP's and training modules. Execute full training and function as a technical expert for the transition of… Show more Member of a team of 4 chemists/microbiologists with responsibilities for validation or verification of new incoming test methods. Daily activities include execution of full FDA analytical validation in a full cGMP laboratory setting using HPLC, GC, GPC/SEC, UV/VIS spectra, FTIR, and wet chemistry techniques. Draft protocols and reports as well as laboratory work instructions, SOP's and training modules. Execute full training and function as a technical expert for the transition of validated test methods to the QC lab for release testing purposes. Participate in department sponsored LEAN initiatives.



Apex International Mfg, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analytical and Quality Control Supervisor

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

  Chaska, MN Supervised the QC and Analytical laboratory consisting of 9 chemists. Responsibilities included communication and scheduling of all analytical and quality control testing for production and release of consumer products to market in a cGMP environment. Developed and implemented cGMP quality systems and fostered a mind-set of LEAN initiatives across all functions of the quality lab. Participate in LEAN rapid improvement events in creation and maintenance of flow-cells across all parts of… Show more Supervised the QC and Analytical laboratory consisting of 9 chemists. Responsibilities included communication and scheduling of all analytical and quality control testing for production and release of consumer products to market in a cGMP environment. Developed and implemented cGMP quality systems and fostered a mind-set of LEAN initiatives across all functions of the quality lab. Participate in LEAN rapid improvement events in creation and maintenance of flow-cells across all parts of Apex International. Drove the completion of daily lab activities to assure the functional support internal customers. Oversight in review of OOS investigations, CAPA's, DCR's, Change Control, and ADPR's.

• Analytical Chemist

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2015

  Eden Prairie, minnesota I was part of a 4 person team of analytical chemists performing a range of GMP laboratory analytical methods for OTC products. We performed HPLC, GC, FTIR, solid phase extraction and other various wet chemistry procedures to meet the demands of our clients. We perform testing for validation purposes, stability and shelf life studies as well as product to be released to market. Everyday I used my knowledge and leadership skills to create a functioning workload schedule for the group based… Show more I was part of a 4 person team of analytical chemists performing a range of GMP laboratory analytical methods for OTC products. We performed HPLC, GC, FTIR, solid phase extraction and other various wet chemistry procedures to meet the demands of our clients. We perform testing for validation purposes, stability and shelf life studies as well as product to be released to market. Everyday I used my knowledge and leadership skills to create a functioning workload schedule for the group based off priorities from production and the needs of our clients. I communicated the schedule and any issues directly to management. As part of a mid-sized, fast growing company I had responsibilities to help on board (validate/verify) new incoming test methods, revise and write new SOP's or work instructions, as well as review validation protocols and reports.



Pace® Analytical Services

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Mar 2008 - May 2013

  oakdale, mn Key member of a group of 10 analytical chemists performing GMP testing in the raw materials group providing various compendial testing needs. I have 5 and 1/2 years of direct experience and knowledge using USP/NF, EP, JP, BP, and ACS compendia. I was responsible for scheduling the work of 3 other chemist's daily workload within the raw materials group. Daily tasks included advance compendia procedures including HPLC and GC as well as troubleshooting instrumentation issues. I enjoyed… Show more Key member of a group of 10 analytical chemists performing GMP testing in the raw materials group providing various compendial testing needs. I have 5 and 1/2 years of direct experience and knowledge using USP/NF, EP, JP, BP, and ACS compendia. I was responsible for scheduling the work of 3 other chemist's daily workload within the raw materials group. Daily tasks included advance compendia procedures including HPLC and GC as well as troubleshooting instrumentation issues. I enjoyed training younger chemist's on new methods placing emphasis on GLP's. I took part in root cause analysis of OOS's within the raw materials group and brought CAPA's to completion to improve quality and throughput . I reported directly to the raw materials group supervisor and laboratory director. Show less



3M

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Formulation R&D Chemist

  • Jun 2005 - Mar 2008

  Maplewood, MN I worked with a small group of chemical engineers performing small scale laboratory formulation and testing needs for a novel 3M ESPE product. I learned physical testing using Instron hardware and processing software, I ran rheological testing for texture analysis, and became efficient at weighing/balance techniques. I reported directly to the project lead and absolutely loved my time spent working at 3M.