Daniel Nixon Email & Phone Number

Responsible for dyeing and coating various sizes and compositions of microspheres using a variety of dyes and proteins. This includes troubleshooting any abnormalities seen in the products, as well as running qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure a uniform and high performing product. In addition, any deviations and non-conformances are opened and recorded as necessary to ensure the entire production process is fully documented. Also responsible for performing daily verification and running analyses using various analytical instruments such as the Coulter Z2 for counting and sizing particles, assessing binding capabilities and fluorescence using a spectrofluorometer, and single-cell analyses using flow cytometry, as well as employing a variety of benchtop chemistry techniques.

Santa Fe Springs, California

Responsible for doing wet and instrumental chemistry work in the pharmaceutical and environmental industries, including but not limited to manual and potentiometric titrations, Karl Fischer water determination, specific optical rotation, UV analysis, specific gravity, nitrogen determination, conductivity, viscosity (capillary and rotational), loss on drying, residue on ignition, and many more, as needed to comply to USP, EP, and JP standards. Works with a large variety of matrices to ensure FDA, EPA, and/or DEA compliance in all testing deemed necessary to ensure product purity and safety before and after being placed on the market. Performs method development, validation and verification as necessary for clients based off what their needs are if compendia monographs aren't sufficient. Also responsible for filling out GMP paperwork as necessary, including non-conformance reports, out of specification investigation, change controls and machine qualification reports.

Wabash, Indiana

Responsible for analyzing and quantifying various ingredients in 5-Hour Energy using HPLC, UPLC, and ICP-MS techniques. This includes preparing mobile phases, calibrations, sample preparation, and performing maintenance on equipment as needed. Also responsible for analyzing raw materials with Raman spectroscopy, as well as using various titration techniques in order to determine compound purity. Have gained experience writing up OOS/deviations, as well as SOPs, protocols, and other documents necessary in a GMP/GLP environment.

Bloomington, Indiana

Worked with Dr. Vaughan and Dr. Bush on studying, characterizing, and cloning the B-lactamase SHV-141. Included extensive minimum inhibitory concentration testing, designing primers for and cloning DNA with the polymerase chain reaction, and running SDS-PAGE for protein analysis and purification.

Ft. Wayne And Bloomington

I was responsible for assisting customers in finding exactly what it is they needed, as well as instructing them on how to successfully complete the project they were working on. I was trained on the forklift and was responsible for keeping the shelves stocked as well as loading or unloading heavy materials into the customer's vehicles. I ran the cash register and customer service desk as needed, and cut down materials such as wood, pipe, and chain to the dimensions the customers desired.

Ft. Wayne

I was responsible for preparing all of the ingredients before and during store hours to help service run quickly and smoothly. I was also responsible for cooking the meats and vegetables on the grill, and cleaning the grill at night. I ran the cash register, and took the customers' orders, and ensured precision throughout the sandwich making process. Along with that, I also served the customers, cleaned the store as necessary, and performed all necessary tasks for both opening and closing the store.

Ft. Wayne

I was responsible for preparing the food prior to those in need arriving, so that the entire process ran efficiently and quickly.

Ft. Wayne

I was responsible for ensuring the patients were brought to the right department at the right time, as well as assisting in getting prescriptions and answering calls for the nurses in the intensive care unit.

Ft. Wayne

I was responsible for ensuring the newspaper was delivered to each subscriber on time, all days of the week, and even received recognition and a bonus for being "Paperboy of the Month".

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biotechnology, 3.038

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