Greg Schrader Email & Phone Number

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Carry out research projects in the fields of lipids, natural health products, and functional foods, with a specific focus on emulsion delivery system Prepare experimental plans and present progress reports back to the team. Source and evaluate new ingredients and ensure all technical, quality and regulatory requirements are met  As required, complete analytical testing on stability samples, finished product, following appropriate methods and systems in adherence with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.  Retain accurate records of all experiments and lab work  Prepare lab scale research samples  Prepare pilot scale research batches  Participate in sensory analysis or R&D samples and participate in sensory panels as required Train other R&D team members to perform analytical methods as needed Operate basic analytical instruments as required, which may include centrifuge, microscope, pH meter, analytical balances, etc.  Maintenance of the Pilot Lab, including supply inventory, organization and cleaning. Other general lab work as needed.  Update SOP’s, MSDS sheets, raw material storage documents, etc. as assigned.  Prepare internal and external scientific reports as directed and required.  Actively participate in weekly team meetings and in other meetings as applicable.  Source and evaluate new ingredients and ensure all technical, quality and regulatory requirements are met  Develop new product specifications (NPS) including technical specifications, stability data, nutritional data, directions of use and relevant quality and regulatory documentation Adhere to and enforce all company health and safety requirements. Work in collaboration with and provide technical support to other departments within Nature’s Way including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Regulatory and Quality.

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Monitoring tests required for Receiving InspectionReceiving & Inspection testing of raw composite materialsPerform in-process testing and development testing for quality control purposesPerform physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal/thermo mechanical analysisDocumenting and reporting of all testing performedOperating and maintaining lab equipment and instrumentation

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Manufacturing of Routine and Specialty Coagulation productsManufacturing ProjectsWriting and Improving Manufacturing Procedures & DocumentsCoordination of incoming high end components, products and plasma

-R&D Scientist (Nutrient Delivery & piloting)-Initial few years at ONC worked extensively in Dartmouth Microencapsulation powder plant to transfer ONC patented microencapsulated fish oil powder to production scale from pilot plant. This involved training and couching production operators on fish oil encapsulation process which was developed in Lab and Pilot Plant-Microencapsulated fish oil powder was then transferred to Arcadia Wisconsin were I spent several months in Arcadia training new production staff on our patented fish oil encapsulation process -Past several years I organized day to day pilot plant activities to produce small scale deodorized fish oils and microencapsulated fish oil to be used by food companies as well as internal sensory panels to grow Omega 3 food business-Responsible to coach, train, lead and teach PhD scientists, technicians, and production operators-Responsible to maintain, improve and test pilot plant equipment such as deodorizers, spray driers, homogenizers, centrifuges, packaging equipment, etc in a safe and GMP environment. Also performed minor maintenance issues-Responsible to purchase through workplace and maintain raw ingredients, supplies and equipment spare parts such as antioxidants, oils, gelatins, enzymes, processing aids, drying agents and packaging materials (bottles and foil pouches)-Worked with Quality Assurance to prepare and follow SOP’s and Corrective Action Reports to ensure food safety which meets CFIA requirements.-Worked with Sales and Marketing to help develop direction and set goals

Halifax, Canada Area

-Analyst -Responsible for the extraction and analysis of PCB’s in oil, water, soil, and various animal tissues. Daily maintenance and calibrations of GC.

Truro, Nova Scotia

-Quality Assurance Technician-Performed routine quality assurance tests on cement following ASTM and CSA methods to ensure quality parameters were met. Also worked in waste oil facility testing truck samples for water content, PCB’s, chlorine, metals, BTU’s and density prior to offloading and burning

Halifax, Canada Area

• Responsible for the development of new food products and for improving food products derived from seaweeds. Developed processes for creating a product with a more vibrant color and higher quality (increasing product sales) • Developed production processes in pilot lab and developed processes for full scale production.• Managed R&D projects: created project timelines, budgets and execute the plan.• Trained and manage technicians and production staff for projects and scale ups.• Created, developed and produced the first ever yellow colored sea vegetable used extensively in Japan seaweed salads. • Developed process to maintain stability of a number of sea vegetables.• Re-engineered process for green sea vegetable: reduced production time and the amount of chemicals required. Improved overall product cost, quality and consistency.

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Part of a small R&D group which developed a non powdered latex free thermoplastic elastomer medical-surgical glove from piloting to full scale production in an ISO 9001 certified environment.-Responsible to train and oversee production staff during R&D trials

Bachelor'S Of Science, Agricultural Chemistry

Agricultural Chemistry, Chemisry Laboratory Technician Diploma