Hands-on support and technical expertise for wide array of laboratory research equipment (e.g. vendors- Hamilton, Agilent, Beckman, etc.) (e.g. instruments– liquid handlers, centrifuges, incubators, robotic work cells, etc.)Asses cost effectiveness of when to perform repairs internally or externally via OEM’sTrack, schedule, train and perform instrument preventative maintenanceTroubleshooting and repair of instrument errors and issuesCollaborate with external vendorsUtilize work management software to track issue resolution, progress, instrument history and to communicate with business partnersLeverage traditional support skills to resolve issues such as mechanical, electrical and software related issue.Document service records (including GLP compliance), asset management and safety inspections.Decommission - dismantle and recycle equipment removed from serviceCommission - assist in installation and validation of equipment into serviceAssist with laboratory organization, moves and workflowsAssist with OEM vendor coordination, site and safety requirements

Prepares for the set-up and execution of field experiments in support of research projects. Conducts technical aspects of research studies including, but not limited to, study logistics, production and collection of data, data management, and study documentation for quality assurance review. Train and supervise junior-level employees. May help plan experiments and short-term research goals.

Perform complex and routine analysis required for the assessment of Micronutrients products using ICP-OES.Independently set up, run, maintain and troubleshoot ICP-OES and prep instrumentation.Capability to create and validate new or revised analytical methodology.Responsible for the entire ICP analytical process, from sample preparation through data analysis and reporting using state-of-the-art instrumentation.Have a good comprehension of optical spectral interferences and an understanding to resolve.Operate in GLP environment maintaining pristine laboratory environment.Perform calibrations, routine daily and weekly maintenance of the ICP and associated instrumentation,Trend quality control measures. Understand uncertainty of measurement and maintain measurement traceability.Support QC laboratories for wet chemistry and other testing methodologies.

Sample preparation for RT qPCR instrumentation.

• Provides customer support; training, diagnoses and troubleshoots customer problems, assists with parts management issues.• Repairs, installs, and uses all currently supported instrument models and accessories; gains limited knowledge of applications software; calibrates instruments for optimal performance.• Prepares a variety of reports, logs and documentation of service and repair activities; prepares service reports for input to the product reliability report; maintains up-to-date manuals, service notes, drawings, and other materials needed for effectiveness.• Prepares a variety of paperwork to document work in progress, completed work, and other necessary tracking paperwork; submits required paperwork on a timely basis to department management.• Establishes and maintains prompt professional communications with customers and internal resources.• Provides information to customers regarding service products and offerings; effectively sells service products and contracts.

Chromatography SCIEX Mass Spec Systems

Responsible for the routine making of small scale samples for further processing on specific equipment. Routine sampling of the finished product, intermediates and raw materials which includes but not limited to: rheology, moisture content, and stability testing. Daily calibration of instrumentation. Accurate record keeping in lab notebook. Coordinated physical property and material testing for submission to appropriate P&G lab in compliance with company policy for further testing. Maintain a raw materials lab inventory.

Prepared labs for introductory Biology courses. Calibrated equipment, buffers, autoclave operation, cell culture, drosophila melanogaster cultures, and functioned as a student guide for laboratory techniques.

Primary work included augur prep and bacterial screening. Also, preped samples for STD/HIV testing. Shigella testing.

Collected water samples from pools serving three families or more. Educated onsite pool operators on local pool water safety and Health regulation.