-Project management support for laboratory relocations, lab fit-outs and lab asset management.-Performed comprehensive audits of laboratory facilities and equipment.-Designed new laboratory work flows and developed fit plans to accomodate scientific equipment and laboratory operations.-Organized and managed large databases of laboratory equipment and instrument specifications.-Directed laboratory relocation activities involving multiple vendors, contractors, and moving companies.

• Directed all laboratory build-out activities including coordinating instrument installation, security systems, and safety equipment.• Responsible for the hiring, training, and direct supervision of over 10 people.• Led the development and validation activities for all analytical test methods. • Directed all laboratory activities to attain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and commence operations approval from the MA Cannabis Control Commission.• Primary point of contact for all testing related client questions. • Final data review and COA issued for over 1,000 client samples.

• Analytical method development and validation of cannabis potency, pesticides, mycotoxin, terpenes, heavy metals, and microbial contamination testing.• Created many sample handling, sample preparation, quality control, laboratory safety, and laboratory management SOPs.• Evaluation and installation of critical laboratory equipment including LC/MS, GC/MS, qPCR, and microbiological micro-array platforms.• Development and implementation of a custom laboratory management system designed for efficient QC review of data and lab software integration. • Directed all laboratory activities to attain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and final operating license.• Managed a team of 6 people and conducted training sessions to develop basic skills and expertise with laboratory procedures.

•Investigations into analytical method and equipment related failures to help resolve deviations from established product testing parameters. •Co-led multiple method transfers to remote laboratories for successful expansion into new markets.•Reviewed quality standard documentation from worldwide markets to align testing requirements and identify critical raw material attributes.•Stability testing of several drug products to assess improvements in product formulations. •Managed and coordinated the installation, repairs, and performance qualifications of several hundred pieces of laboratory instrumentation.

•Performed characterization and lot comparability studies of drug products for use in Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.•Developed HPLC methods for the separation and identification of process impurities and degradants.•Performed lot qualification analysis of drug substance and reference standards.•Performed long term stability studies of drug products for use in IND filing.•Designed a novel and efficient assay to measure the hydrolytic activity of deacylase enzyme immobilized resin. The values generated from this assay are used to refine the parameters of a drug production process.

•Developed bioanalytical extraction and analytical methods to study the pharmacokinetic properties of small molecule drugs resulting in an IND submission for the lead drug candidate.•Investigated the bioavailability and ADME properties of drugs which led to improvements in the structure-activity relationship properties of subsequent drug candidates.•Identified drug metabolites from animal drug dosing studies utilizing LC/MS/MS.•Screened small molecule drugs for purity, formulation stability, protein binding, and in-vitro protein expression.•Organized the safety committee for the R&D department resulting in laboratory compliance with OSHA regulations and a safer workplace.

•Increased purity and yield of natural product extracts by developing novel extraction and purification techniques.•Isolated and purified peanut skin procyanadins for use in bioassays.•Produced a novel cocoa flavanol reference standard. •Investigated natural products utilizing LC/MS and GC/MS confirming the identity and purity of extracted compounds.

•Extracted and purified environmental samples for pollutant identification.•Monitored Superfund site soil and water samples for regulated pollutants using GC/MS. •Tested samples for fat, oil, and grease content to monitor for adherence to waste water regulations.

•Tested medical products for sterility, microbial limit, and bioburden.•Performed environmental monitoring of critical pharmaceutical production areas.•Identified USP organisms for quality control.

•Monitored county-wide mosquito populations to determine critical areas for pesticide application.•Confirmed the presence of critical species by identifying mosquito larvae and adults.•Obtained and prepared mosquito samples for West Nile virus monitoring.