Anne Marie Smith Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Aurora, Ontario

• Develop and write GC, HPLC and LCMS methods to detect target analytes
• Write Change controls to update raw material specifications
• Develop, review, write, edit and update methods and runlogs analyzed by GC, HPLC and LCMS to improve detection and quantitation of compounds of interest, improve clarity of methods and ensure an accurate and complete.
• Provide support to other analysts in method development
• Provide training to analysts and chemists on software and instrumentation to improve efficiency, increase understanding and enhance company method development abilities in mass spectrometry

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Develop and write methods on a variety of instrumentation in accordance with ICH guidelines to effectively and accurately detect impurities, and amounts of target analyte (wt%)
• Managed sample submission and data review at a Contract Research Organizations to ensure the timely fulfillment of goals and quality of data
• Review of validation protocols and data to ensure compliance with specifications and accurate testing
• Perform analysis and report results according to SOP's and determine inconsistent resultsAchievements:
• Produced quality data for use in regulatory filings
• Helped preserve instrumentation by installing a switching valve

Hamilton, ON

• Tutored students in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics (High School and University) to elevate grades and improve understanding
• Identified student weaknesses and differentiated instruction to encourage and enhance student learningAchievements:
• Enhanced student engagement in chemistry and provided a new understanding

Hamilton, Ontario

• Developed my people management and teaching skills to successfully lead a group of 20-45 students in a chemical laboratory
• Modeled alternate strategies to approaching test questions to improve student grades
• Guided new teaching assistants and other personal in chemical and teaching techniques to better their chemical laboratory skills and handling of students in a laboratory setting
• Invigilated and marked student exams to clarify exam questions, ensure academic integrity and provide feedback to enhance student learning
• Awarded the McMaster Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Award in Chemistry for best undergraduate TA
• Courses: Integrated Science, Chemical Biology, Chemistry (for engineers and scientists)Achievements:

Hamilton, Ontario

• Development of a colorimetric biosensor through the use of gold nanoparticles and paper substrates
• Assisted in the development of an ink-jet printed bioactive paper sensorAchievements:
• Gained authorship on a peer-reviewed publication

Hamilton, Ontario

• Preliminary development of a paper-based bioluminescent assay through the use of the luciferase biochemical reactionAchievements:
• Presented summer research at a network meeting for numerous industry and academic partners

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Chemical Biology

Activities and Societies: Chemical Biology Committee, McMaster Percussion Ensemble, Burlington Concert Band, McMaster Concert Band.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Honours, Chemistry, Minor In Music

Activities and Societies: McMaster Undergraduate Chemistry Society, McMaster Concert Band, McMaster Chamber Orchestra, Student Walk Home.

Diploma In Music Performance, Percussion

Activities and Societies: McMaster Undergraduate Chemistry Society, McMaster Concert Band, McMaster Chamber Orchestra, Student Walk Home.