Responsible for the release of Carmex Products in a GMP environment utilizing, FTIR, GC-HS, HPLC-UV, Microbiology testing of objectionables, titration, viscosity, refractometry, and organoleptic testing.

Contract Chemist responsible for sample analysis and validation of pharmaceutical compounds utilizing LC/MS/MS in a GLP environment.

Contract Chemist responsible for the analysis of microencapsulation formulations utilizing Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Contract Chemist responsible for sample analysis and validation of pharmaceutical compounds utilizing LC/MS/MS in a GLP environment.

• Method development experience specializing in non-routine matrices (Dextran-40, Mueller Hinton Broth, Mouse Brain, Pig Dermis/Epidermis, Fetal Rat and Rabbit Liver Tissue, Rat Microsomes, Human Hepatocytes, Chinese Hamster Ovaries)• Analysis of complex biological matrices including plasma and ocular tissues for pharmacokinetic analysis• 15 years LC/MS/MS Chemist Utilizing API 365, 3000, 4000, and 5000 instruments to analyze, validate and develop methods for biological sample analysis• Developed novel sample clean-up procedures including Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE), protein precipitation, and other techniques to separate and quantify the analyte of interest using LC/MS/MS, while achieving low levels of sensitivity• Collaborated with Hamilton Robot Team that developed and validated new model that resulted in a new revenue stream of over $50,000 and counting• Used power point presentations to educate Study Directors, Management, Client Services and other personnel in trouble shooting method transfers that empowered people with the knowledge to educate clients• Championed a process improvement effort to validate LC/MS/MS methods that increased the efficiency of In-Vitro Inhibition/Induction assays, and reduce material and reagent costs by 50%

• Brought novel scientific approaches to the company through the use of contacts made at Pitt Con in lunch and learn format. Examples include Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE), Cation Exchange Solid Phase Extraction, and Narrow Bore Columns that reduced reagent costs.• Trained and led an extraction team that generated over $2 Million in revenue in a calendar year with exceptional quality.• Led department in revenue on a regular basis.• Created an extra $200,000 per year revenue stream with instrument utilization process. Led the process by modeling behavior.• Saved department $150,000 per year in Six Sigma cost analysis project that enabled Principal Investigators to charge correctly for small studies.

• Analysis of Vitamins E, D, and K by HPLC• Inorganic analysis of minerals by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectromety• Analysis of Fatty Acids by Gas Chromatography