I founded TrypLabs to pursue my interests in the chemistry of fungi. I am currently studying Psilocybe zapotecorum and developing methods for its culture techniques to supplement its analysis.

Develop Revenue Streams, Increase product markets.

Method development, utilizing reverse phase and HILIC Chromatography for resolution of complex matrices containing zwitterionic analytes, HPLC, mass spectrometry, thin layer chromatography. Cell culture and fermentation for production of secondary metabolites. Instrument maintenance. Data Analysis.

QA / QC, R&D. Responsible for the chemical, microbial, and sensory characterization of beer, alcoholic beverages, and the associated packaging materials. Determine origins of quality issues, assess impact on product, make decisions on remediation, or destruction. Work with production crew to better understand processes in order to maximize the production of quality beer. Maintain Lab instrumentation, inventory, product library, and data records. Assess Product returns and communicate results.

Sample preparation, Analysis by Headspace GC MS, HPLC DAD, LCMS, GC-FID. Data entry in LIMS, Method validation, Standard and reagent inventory, Follow SOPs, EPA methods. ISO 17025 accredited lab

Develop Extractions, Post extraction purifications, Establish SOP’s, advise on routine lab equipment maintenance, Train new hires/personnel. Optimize processes, R&D.

Various research assistant positions while obtaining my undergraduate degree. Computational chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant tissue culture, synthetic organic chemistry.