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Amgen, Thousand Oaks

• Implement and improve the processes of the Chemical Dispensary Program designed to support compliance, strategic chemical procurement, and maximize utilization of onsite chemical inventory.• Leader of multi-site process improvement efforts in Chemical Management group; focused on instilling data analysis techniques and implementing cost/time saving changes; guide staff through implementation and documentation of process changes and their impacts.• Work closely with EHS to identify and correct gaps in hazard classification, storage conditions, and chemical hygiene. Assigned segregation codes, hazard classifications, and oversaw SDS management for thousands of unique compounds• Designed and shaped new processes in the Gatekeeper role, created work instructions, tracking sheets, identified key metrics benchmarks, and leveraged client feedback to improve and add to procurement and order support services.• Promoted synergy between functional groups, and improved utilization of services through onsite fulfillment of ordered or requested SIMS consumables, Invitrogen stocked items, Media buffers/solutions/raw materials, and stocked/library chemicals. Provide in-depth information to clients on the full range of services provided that are applicable to client needs.• Ensure regulatory compliance via real time monitoring of HMIS control zone limits for hazardous materials. Manage the Tax-Free Alcohol Program according to federal permit requirements; Oversee procurement of all DEA CA Precursor chemicals onsite• Research and determine product specifications, costs, lead times, purity/grade, etc. as well as place orders on behalf of research and ULS staff.• Provide troubleshooting and training within the chemical inventory system, and answer questions related to the Chemical Dispensary Program.• Subject matter expert in procurement related activities.

Prepared a wide variety of custom media including, buffers, broths, HPLC solutions, vehicles, GLP media, cell culture media, and agar plates.Proficient in laboratory tasks including pH measurement/titration, osmolality measurement, use of Blood Gas Analyzer, Endotoxin testing (LAL), autoclave processes, broth/plate preparation, aseptic technique, sterile filtration (vacuum and positive pressure), large volume (50-200L) media prep, proper handling/storage of hazardous materials, and maintaining best lab practices and necessary regulatory compliance.Prepared for and participated in audits, created recipes, procedures, Job Training Methods and other technical documentation, troubleshoot client issues/complaints, review and approve documentation, and maintained reagent inventory.Lead team in implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)Team’s top producer of combined research and GLP media requests from time of hire through June 2014.Took lead role in operational knowledge and oversight of group’s procurement and raw material inventory. Leveraged chemical and procurement subject matter expertise to achieve 2014 raw material cost savings of >10% of 2013 order expenses (Over $100,000 in cost savings and waste reduction)Maintained lowest percentage of reworked media requests in group (2014).Trusted in filling lab leadership role; Oversaw workload scheduling of multiple staff members and daily production/issue resolution on as needed basis, often during periods of staff shortage and over capacity workload. Actively recognized and implemented organizational and process improvements.

Processed researcher packages, registered chemicals into site database, delivered packages, carried out researcher requests, and ensured pick up and proper handling of chemical waste.OSHA 24 Hour HAZWOPER certified and trained in proper handling of radioactive packages/chemicals.Knowledgeable of stock inventory processes: counts, ordering, stock rotation, monthly inventory, etc.Trained to answer questions concerning chemical segregation, registration, storage conditions, and safety/compliance.

Tutored physics students struggling with lab or coursework.Graded student labs and homework. Assisted in the design and set-up of laboratory sessions.

Examined Metallothionein’s role as a biomarker assessing toxicity in marine organisms. Conducted initial work on optimization of multiplexed capillary electrophoresis (MCE-UV) as a high throughput screening and evaluation tool.Aided in experimental design and optimization.Oversaw operation of MCE-UV, sample and buffer preparation, and other necessary laboratory tasks.Presented poster in analytical chemistry division at 239th ACS National Meeting & Exposition.