• Serve as the quality lead on projects in development as part of the NPD process.• Manage contract manufacturing organizations, keeping them on task to meet project goals with respect to test methods and validations.• Provide technical expertise to process development and basic research to innovate new methods to simulate physiological conditions.• Design and write validation plans using statistical techniques to ensure reliable outputs.• Mentor colleagues and interns in analytical techniques and validation procedures.• Successfully executed a technology transfer from a company located in Denmark.

Tutoring high school, middle school and college students in math and science.

In this role I do characterization research on extracellular matrix material. I've been a key player in developing analytical techniques and capabilities for this growing research group.• Research and product development on extracellular matrix materials in a team environment• Independently performed routine maintenance work on all technical equipment to keep the laboratory running smoothly with minimal downtime.• Worked on complex problems in which analysis of data required in-depth evaluation of various factors from multiple scientific and logistical disciplines• Made detailed observations, analyzed data and interpreted the results. Prepared technical reports, summaries, and protocols and presented to management and peers.• Recommended paths forward on projects based upon results and frequent and thorough literature searches and reviews.• Assisted in defining projects goals and then designing and carrying out proof of concept studies.• Frequently encountered regulatory processes and designed studies based upon them.• Frequently conduct biochemical assays including Total Collagen Content, DNA Content, Elastin Content.• Histology slide preparation and processing practiced.• Brought in new equipment and evaluated the functionality and practicality to further innovate new products.• Frequently performed IQ, OQ, and PQ for equipment.• Coordinated with outside vendors for equipment and supplies.• Frequent class 100,000 clean room lab-scale production experience in a FDA regulated environment.• Mechanical as well as chemical and biological testing completed daily.• Lead full-time staff on the use and maintenance of lab equipment.

• Research and product development on bone substitute materials in a team environment• Independently performed routine maintenance work on all technical equipment to keep the laboratory running smoothly with minimal downtime.• Worked on complex problems in which analysis of data required in-depth evaluation of various factors from multiple scientific and logistical disciplines• Made detailed observations, analyzed data and interpreted the results. Prepared technical reports, summaries, and protocols and presented to management and peers.• Recommended paths forward on projects based upon results and frequent and thorough literature searches and reviews.• Assisted in defining projects goals and then designing and carrying out proof of concept studies.• Engaged in Stability studies that encompass material properties as well as bioburden, toxicity testing, and histology.• Contributed to patent applications and engaged the legal department on inventions.• Frequently encountered regulatory processes and designed studies based upon them.• Brought in new equipment and evaluated the functionality and practicality to further innovate new products.• Frequently performed IQ, OQ, and PQ for equipment.• Coordinated with outside vendors for equipment and supplies.• Daily work in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory.• Frequent class 100,000 clean room lab-scale production experience in a FDA regulated environment.• Strong emphasis on materials analysis, focusing mostly on ceramics and polymers.• Mechanical as well as chemical and biological testing completed daily.• Led and trained co-ops (interns) as well as full-time staff on the use and maintenance of lab equipment.• Occasional cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, and cell assay work.

Teaching Chemistry 1 Lecture and Lab two nights a week. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, lecturing, creating assignments and exams, grading students, preparing laboratory experiments, emphasizing lab safety, and mentoring students.

• Quality control technician work at a contract pharmaceutical laboratory.• Stability studies on drug products. Includes everything from laboratory preparation, project planning, sampling, test execution, data analysis and report writing.• GMP and GLP techniques practiced daily.• HPLC trouble shooting and calibration on various LC instruments.• EZchrom software used exclusively

Worked as an intern at a fuel additives company. Worked to analyze diesel fuels for cloud point and freezing point. Formulation studies were conducted to improve flow and eliminate sulfur content. Also explored incorporation of biofuels.

Worked as an intern of a now defunct coatings additive company based in the Netherlands called EFKA additives. Worked on new formulations with various additives to improve stability of pigments in resin systems. Also fulfilled sample shipment orders.