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Alameda, California, United States

Reno, Nevada, United States

Manage technical needs of lab. Identify most appropriate methodologies and instrumentation to support analytical chemistry needs. Ensure equipment is properly maintained. Ensure analytical methods used are suitable for intended use, following ISO 17025 guidelines. Provide rapid response conducting laboratory analysis for production support and root cause analysis. Manage chemical analyses to change and improve processes and resolve production issues. Conduct failure analysis to address quality or reliability concerns.

I worked 20 years as an Analytical Chemist, Scientist, and Design Quality Engineer in the pharmaceutical and medical device fields in roles of increasing professional responsibility. I needed to take a break from this field after encountering a level of dishonesty and commitment to profit above patient well-being and safety that was completely intolerable with my own integrity. During this time of shifting gears, I learned restorative organic farming techniques through work trade and volunteering. I have always been committed to making genuine positive contributions to the world around me through my work, with integrity being a strong personal core value. While profit is necessary for businesses to succeed, I have never and will never support professional conduct that doesn't contribute positively to others' well-being.I am open to considering a wide variety of opportunities to continue making a positive contribution, by putting my education and experience to its highest benefit.

Poulsbo, Wa

Analytical Chemist developing and validating LC/MS/MS method for detecting 57 pesticides in cannabis plant matrix and extracts

San Antonio, Texas Area

Prepare analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC) samples, quantify biophysical parameters, interact with clients, and analyze results. Develop AUC standards for FDA validation approval. Implement experimental protocols, program laboratory instruments, order lab supplies, manage instrument time, and perform customer billing. Perform experiments and summarize research data for tissue culture, enzyme assays, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, and DNA preps.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of design control principles and practices, to guide the design and execution of robust experiments and processes required in the development of FDA Class III Immunohistochemistry reagents. Using general direction, exercise considerable discretion to assure experimental quality through sound experimental design (‘Quality By Design’). Review and provide input on product requirements / design specifications, acceptance criteria, sample size, experimental controls, and protocol design proposed by Development team. Review development data obtained (verification studies, validation studies, stability studies, and clinical trial results) to determine acceptability, or propose modifications as necessary for full compliance. Prepare and maintain product associated risk assessments. Lead method innovations that increase quality and compliance. Prepare Quality Module for PMA submissions to FDA.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Assay Transfer: Design and execute test method validation protocols used in manufacturing of biological tissue staining reagents; identify and implement test method improvements; provide analytical support services (FT-IR, GC-MS, MALDI-MS).

Tucson, Arizona Area

Technology and Applied Research: Independently design and execute experiments employing laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry, attempting to achieve quantifiable multiplexed detection in human FFPE tissue sections; generate and contribute to patent applications.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Technology and Applied Research: Develop MALDI-MS methods for imaging compounds of interest in cells, xenografts, and tissues, identifying and working to resolve technical challenges.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Primary Staining Business Unit: Modify special stains assays to optimize performance on current instrument platform. Scope of modifications ranged from protocol changes to kit reformulations.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Independently develop and validate cGMP compliant LC/MS methods for chemotherapeutic drugs; contract position.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Develop and validate cGMP compliant HPLC methods for the detection of lipids, using Evaporative Light Scattering Detection. Develop and optimize HPLC methods for R & D projects. Write methods, protocols, and SOPs for HPLC analysis. Perform Quality Control HPLC testing for raw materials, release testing, in-process, and final products. Perform maintenance on HPLC equipment.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Independently develop and execute methods to purify chemically diverse fluorescent probes on the milligram to multiple gram scale, using reverse phase preparative HPLC techniques. Perform maintenance on HPLC equipment.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Perform routine and preventative maintenance on lab equipment, including HPLC pumps, autosamplers, detectors (electrochemical, fluorescence, UV/Vis absorption with single wavelength and diode array), and GC/MS. Extract, identify and quantify toxins from biological media using established protocols; modify these protocols as necessary to accommodate new biological media. Assist in experimental design, provide statistical analysis of data, and provide writing for professional journals.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Major: Physical Chemistry Minor: Analytical And Environmental Chemistry, 3.35

Activities and Societies: Honors: Oregon Laurels ScholarshipDissertation entitled: "Electronegativity of -SF5, -CF3SO2, and -SO2F Measured.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry/Biophysics, 3.63

Activities and Societies: Honors: Cum Laude