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Northglenn, Colorado, United States

• Perform sample preparation for heavy metals and minerals to be tested using an ICP-MS instrument• Investigate various kratom samples via high performance liquid chromatography to identify their potency • Update and maintain mobile phase reagents and extracting solutions for use with the HPLC• Regularly complete quality control tasks such as balance verification and water tests to ensure the reliability of generated results • Execute routine proximate testing, scope including fat, moisture, ash, salt, and protein, and traditional analyses, pH and water activity, on various food and plant products at the request of customers

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Quickly and efficiently complete orders to meet time deadlines• Follow food safety procedures to prevent food borne illness • Train onboarding team members to follow best company practices• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the best quality of product and inquire about availability

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

• Utilized current good manufacturing practices in the laboratory to ensure industry standards were met• Analyzed specialty reagents using high performance liquid chromatography with the support of fellow scientist to gain insight into the performance of the columns• Characterized and studied the injection force of current products using a Texture Analyzer instrument • Identified and implemented strategies to improve department efficiency

Northglenn, Colorado, United States

• Execute quantitative analyses via 3M Petrifilm and traditional agar methods to enumerate organisms• Perform qualitative analyses via polymerase chain reaction method using BAX and Gene-Up platforms to identify presence of pathogens• Conduct internal quality control and equipment maintenance to ensure standards are met• Maintain reference organisms for use as positive control samples

Chemical & Biological Engineering

Received a B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering with a minor in Biomedical Engineering.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Key Club, soccerCompleted the International Baccalaureate program