Design and Manage New Product Development and Process InitiativesDevelop novel adaptations and innovative solutions for existing technologies.

Product Development and documentation of cosmetic, softgel and liquid dietary supplements. Cost savings initiatives including but not limited to formulation optimization, manufacturing efficiency improvements, and raw material costing analysis. Responsible for explorative experiments, root causes analysis, investigative stability studies, efficacy testing, photostability, statistical analysis, and training new associates. Participated in cross-functional teams in initial idea conception, R&D formulation and manufacturing, initial pilot batch to launched finished product. Developed and adhered to specific timelines promptly and efficiently. Develop raw material specifications and documentation to support formulation development, including but not limited to: particle size analysis, tap density, assay, porosity, rheology, wettability, viscosity, and other characteristics. Researched and implemented natural flavors, colorants, masking agents, cosmetic ingredients, and raw materials by following market trends, attending shows, seminars, and working with third party vendors. Extensive experience with vendor qualification pursuant to company demands

Worked in the lab of Dr. Suzanne Scarlata in the Department of Biophysics and Physiology. Performed biophysical structural studies on C3PO, Compontent 3 promoter of RISC, to determine the mechanism of nucleotide binding and interactions with phospholipase c, a member of the Gq signaling pathway. Heavily utilizing FRET and Anisotropy experiments. Additional experience in protein purification, protein structural analysis, fluorescent protein labeling, cell culture, and fluorescence spectroscopy.

Graduate Student Lab Instructor for BIO 204: Fundamentals of Scientific Inquiry in the Biological Sciences I. Facilitated group discussions, graded lab reports, performed lab demonstrations, taught proper lab skills and safety.

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Worked in the labs of Drs. Cristina and David Geiger in the Department of Chemistry.Performed Organic Chemistry research to isolate, purify, and characterize a desired N,N,S,S tetradendate ligand.Independently developed organic synthesis and purification protocol.Experience with NMR, IR, GC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis, Column Chromatography and X-Ray Diffractometer.