• Developing, validating, and transferring robust analytical methods to support testing of APIs, excipients, raw materials, and finished products related to marketed/commercial global pharmaceutical products• Perform routine and non-routine testing related to investigational samples• Prepare protocols, memos, reports, and regulatory documents• Deliver results for multi tasks and work in a team environment to meet business needs• Function as in-house consultant for areas of technical expertise and provide technical supervision to junior scientist as needed• Provide technical expertise in planning, execution of planned experiments, monitoring, and maintaining project timelines to meet business needs• Perform method validation in compliance with regulatory agency guidance • Maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies

• Designed new experimental set-up to investigate thermodynamics, crystallization/melting, thermal and photo-stability, and drug delivery of pharmaceutical molecular composite of films to facilitate fundamental understanding for many technological applications effected by nanoconfinement• Formulated new method of polymer synthesis and polymer nanocomposite preparation in confined environment to accelerate and control overall reaction rate without using additional chemicals or catalysts• Developed a preparation method by utilizing nanoparticles to mitigate physical ageing and plasticization issues for polymer membranes, and improved membrane usage frequency and increased cost efficiency in the field• Pioneered chemical-free and versatile method to improve polymer adhesion on any type of surface, and filed a paten on the invention to attract commercial investors, such as Corning, Dow and Dupont

• Investigated drug product compatibility in various types of primary container and understanding the impact on device functionality to expand primary container selection options at Merck• Developed a new characterization method by utilizing AFM to understand interaction of protein and surface of primary container at molecular level and upgrading study design of silicone oil compatibility study for combination product development• Optimized operation method of vacuum stoppering machine for syringe stoppering process to improve lab scale batch manufacturing efficiency

Offered guidance and counsel to students aspiring to transfer from a community college to a four-year institution; provided assistance to students in achieving success in laboratory courses

Chemistry, Math, and Physics Tutor / Group Tutor

Created methods to produce solid-state electrolyte/cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Supported senior researchers in extracting and characterizing cellulose from biomass for water purification membranes

Researched organic and inorganic synthesis and characterization on designing new compounds and complexes serving as catalysts in water reduction

Researched organic and inorganic synthesis and characterization on designing new compounds and complexes serving as catalysts in water oxidation

Designed and developed micropump medical devices