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Denver, Colorado, United States

Responsible for managing the scientific and research operations of the organization related to innovation and development. Set company research and scientific priorities so that they line up with the overall mission and goals of the organization.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Lead a team of extraction, purification, and research/development scientists to develop cannabis infused products using company proprietary technology. Manage projects, by coordinating internal resources, third party vendors, and cross-functional teams, to execute efficient results delivered on-time and within budget and providing the technical and.

Denver, CO

Vancouver, BC

Managed a multi-million dollar contract with a hemp science and superfood company for the development, testing, and manufacture of a hemp-derived nutraceutical product to be distributed to North American grocery stores and health food manufacturers. Oversaw all stages of product introduction including: concept, bench top prototypes, sensory testing, plant.

Denver, CO

Supervised analytical instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance of HPLC, HPLC/MS, GC/MS and other specialized research instruments used in the efficacy and safety testing of medical marijuana and marijuana infused products. Designed and optimized sample receipt, tracking, data analysis, method validation and records management of a high volume.

Denver, CO

Managed an independent EPA accredited organic laboratory, including initial testing, development, and acquisition of methods, quality control, and instrumentation. Designed physical spaces, hazardous environment handling systems and ergonomic features of the laboratory including room layout, electrical, HVAC air flow, and work flow requirements..

Austin, TX

Performed toxicological analysis of body fluids and tissue specimens for the presence of human performance altering drugs and alcohol, in unusual, unexplained, or solitary deaths in central Texas. Conducted the receipt, aliquoting, sample preparation, extraction, and analysis, using GC/MS, GC/FID, headspace GC/TCD, and HPLC instruments. Examined daily.

Austin, TX

Conducted the receipt and preparation of statewide samples of ambient air, and quantitative analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds by USEPA Method TO-15 and Poly-Chlorinated Biphenyls using GC/MS, GC/FID, and GC/ECD. Performed daily analysis of routine, priority, and quality control samples, for over 100 compounds, including a wide variety of known and.

Austin, TX

Performed water and animal tissue analysis for insecticides and pesticides. Gained experience with GC, GC/MS, and HPLC instrumentation, determining levels of toxic organic compounds in fish and oyster tissue, soil, and drinking, waste, and surface water. Performed all preparations, including liquid/liquid extractions, sonications, derivatizations, and gel.