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• Perform LCMS bioanalytical method development, experimental design, and study conduct to evaluate ADME properties of potential drug substances.• Serve as Inotiv representative and point of contact to Study Directors and/or Sponsors for bioanalytical projects. • Lead, train, and mentor colleagues to enhance their skills and knowledge of sample preparation and analytical techniquesAbout Inotiv: In choosing a laboratory partner for discovery and development, expect more:… Show more • Perform LCMS bioanalytical method development, experimental design, and study conduct to evaluate ADME properties of potential drug substances.• Serve as Inotiv representative and point of contact to Study Directors and/or Sponsors for bioanalytical projects. • Lead, train, and mentor colleagues to enhance their skills and knowledge of sample preparation and analytical techniquesAbout Inotiv: In choosing a laboratory partner for discovery and development, expect more: more attention, more insight, and a superlative experience. You’ve worked hard to get this far, and you deserve a provider seamlessly aligned to your needs and goals.Through scientific leadership and ongoing investments, Inotiv delivers a comprehensive range of nonclinical and analytical services that will exceed your expectations. Benefit from our long and impeccable regulatory history, world class team of scientists, and track record of providing attentive, decisive service.Answering the right questions on time and with high-quality data is the key to achieving your objectives. At Inotiv, that is our focus: to provide you with both the broad scope and right-size solutions essential to your success. Show less

Round Rock, Texas, United States

As the Principal Scientist, I actively utilize a broad set of scientific skills to oversee LC-MS and other quality-driven analytical activities for the company’s internal client base. While performing these roles, I continue to meet expectations as a leader, analyst, and technical problem solver. I am responsible for identifying and reporting quality issues for custom projects, and new product development.My accountabilities in this role include:- Performing high-resolution… Show more As the Principal Scientist, I actively utilize a broad set of scientific skills to oversee LC-MS and other quality-driven analytical activities for the company’s internal client base. While performing these roles, I continue to meet expectations as a leader, analyst, and technical problem solver. I am responsible for identifying and reporting quality issues for custom projects, and new product development.My accountabilities in this role include:- Performing high-resolution LC-MS / MS structure elucidation to identify impurities in products manufactured by a client base including synthetic chemists. I actively grow my scientific perspective by assessing the diversity of biochemical and reagents.- Overseeing teams, resources, and priorities associated with the safe and effective operation of the laboratory. I am also involved in training and developing high-performing scientists on the proper use of LC-MS/MS systems.- Maintaining continuous communication with the analytical team, internal departments, and equipment vendors, to expedite and manage the resolution of product quality issues.- Addressing inquiries in partnership with a Technical Service Liaison to address product issues and provide support regarding the method and product utilization. In addition, I am also facilitating consultations on diagnosis and resolution of issues in a timely and thorough manner.- Initiating corrective actions to resolve issues that have the potential to compromise the efficacy or quality of various products, with potential issues including instrument failures, non-conformance with manufacturing requirements, and other matters. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

As the Quality Control Manager for Ceriliant Corporation, I capitalized on the opportunity to broaden the overall scientific perspective by assuming leadership of Quality Control analytical testing in partnership with the company’s R&D division.My accountabilities in this role included:- Meeting and exceeding expectations in the coordination of QC testing, with priorities including the release of products, raw material characterizations (synthetic and procured), custom… Show more As the Quality Control Manager for Ceriliant Corporation, I capitalized on the opportunity to broaden the overall scientific perspective by assuming leadership of Quality Control analytical testing in partnership with the company’s R&D division.My accountabilities in this role included:- Meeting and exceeding expectations in the coordination of QC testing, with priorities including the release of products, raw material characterizations (synthetic and procured), custom analytical services, and internal analyses.- Managing and mobilizing QC personnel as a source of direction and driver of improvement in the operating environment. Within this role, I drew upon a depth of scientific expertise to improve instrumentation, procedures, processes, and techniques.- Enabling the timely and zero-disruption release of products after completion of product testing to drive continued progress in the R&D phase and eventual transition to production. Additionally, I collectively held the confidence of the R&D division for efficiency, quality, and capacity of work in the QC department. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

After the strong performance as a Senior Analytical Chemist, I was promoted into this leadership and analytical project management role, with a focus on method development, custom analytical projects, and method validations.My accountabilities in this role included:- Driving progress behind new product development through contribution to quoting, method development, testing, pre-formulation studies, and new product stability studies. I relied upon my LC-MS expertise and a… Show more After the strong performance as a Senior Analytical Chemist, I was promoted into this leadership and analytical project management role, with a focus on method development, custom analytical projects, and method validations.My accountabilities in this role included:- Driving progress behind new product development through contribution to quoting, method development, testing, pre-formulation studies, and new product stability studies. I relied upon my LC-MS expertise and a background in discovery research to drive progress behind the development of new product categories which are never manufactured at the site before.- Holding the role of GLP Study Director and Principal Investigator, with authority over sustaining a research environment compliant with all requirements for GLP accreditation. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

As the Senior Analytical Chemist, I performed analyses using LC-MS/MS on finished products, raw materials, and custom products. During my occupancy in this role, I played a key role in setting up and bringing online a new HRMS system. My areas of operational oversight included utilizing laboratory LS-MS systems to complete and report concentration verification, identity confirmation, and impurity elucidation using high-resolution MS and MS/MS as applicable.

In collaboration with Professor (Dr John Kuhn), I conducted research in developing new therapies for neurological malignancies. Within this role, I also oversaw daily laboratory personnel and activities.

As the Bioanalytical Laboratory Director, I worked with the CRO in discovery research through activity in early-level, pre-clinical development for novel oncology agents. My accountabilities in this role included:- Partnering with a cross-functional team of clinicians and scientists to drive progress behind the development of new drugs, with contributions including pharmacokinetic (PK) analyses, method validation, and technical reporting- Representing the data and… Show more As the Bioanalytical Laboratory Director, I worked with the CRO in discovery research through activity in early-level, pre-clinical development for novel oncology agents. My accountabilities in this role included:- Partnering with a cross-functional team of clinicians and scientists to drive progress behind the development of new drugs, with contributions including pharmacokinetic (PK) analyses, method validation, and technical reporting- Representing the data and results of ongoing research toward the scientific community at international conferences and symposia on cancer studies. Show less

As the Bioanalytical Laboratory Assistant Director, I assumed a leadership role to support this institute in developing LC-MS/MS methods for the analysis of oncology agents. Among my accomplishments during my time in this role was equipping this organization with the tools and direction necessary to maximize the impact of LC-MS/MS, and successfully established a highly effective and GLP-compliant laboratory.

Phd, Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Bs, Biochemistry