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HPLC and GC method development and optimization. Troubleshooting of instrumentation and solving problems related to the manufacture of novel and currently manufactured contact lens materials. Characterization of raw materials, monomer, and polymers for novel contact lens materials. Determined the amount of water loss of novel and commercially available contact lenses at predetermined time points. Characterization of experimental and commercially available contact lenses using various techniques and tests. Techniques include HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, FTIR, and NIR. Testing includes water content, extractables, and mechanical properties (i.e. modulus and tear). Determined the quantity of organic materials deposited on contact lenses either through normal wear or artificial deposition. Developed new contact lens formulations using novel polymeric materials. Mixing, casting, and post-processing experimental contact lens formulations using various cure profiles. Ordered laboratory supplies for the Applied Polymer Science group within the Polymer and Surface Science group. Instructed summer interns, new employees and co-workers on current testing procedures. Determined workflow for laboratory staff. Actively participated in Safety Initiatives for Research and Development.

Responsible for accuracy of cash receipts. Answered questions from customers. Sought solutions to customer problems. Sought for and procure parts for customers. Trained new associates in use of electronic and paper catalogs.

Worked at Bausch and Lomb Optics Center as Research and Development Scientist. Mixing, casting, and post-processing experimental contact lens formulations.

Worked at Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics a Johnson & Johnson Company as an Instrument Validation Technician. Performed various validation tests on new build Fusion 5,1 blood and fluid analyzers for release to customers using cGMP. Documented all testing performed in DHR (Device History Record) using SOP’s as well as any deviation from SOP’s. Documented error and fault code reports using Microsoft Access database reporting system. Troubleshoot analyzers and escalate to engineering technicians when needed.

Responsible for the chemical testing and adjusting of various electroplating baths. Maintaining chemical inventory of the laboratory

Responsible for the movement of frozen blood products from the Quarantine and Labeling area to the Distribution Area, physically and electronically

Worked at Celltech Pharmaceuticals (UCB S.A.) as an Associate QA Chemist. Performed Drug Release testing using automated and non-automated dissolution baths. Performed assays using classical wet chemistry methods.

Chemical technician supporting Rochester Photochemicals in the manufacture of all photographic solutions.Tested all solutions to determine if they were within chemical and/or photographic specifications. Adjusted or rebuilt mixes that were out of chemical specifications. Collaborated with Product Managers to determine some adjustments, or to determine if the mixes can be used or must be discarded. Determined workflow in the laboratory as the Lead Technician to meet contracted Turn Around Times. Trained new technicians. Dealt with customer issues as the SQS Interface Coordinator. Was responsible for the running of controls and EPP’s on various laboratory equipment. Responsible for determining compliance with ISO Guide 25 and ISO Standard 17025, including maintaining training records. Interacted with auditors for most of Rochester Photochemicals and Chemical Quality Services audits (ISO 9001:2000 and 17025, environmental, FDA and GMP). Implemented Near Infrared Technology in the Laboratory for routine testing. Received award of recognition for innovation. Supplied ordering information (part numbers, vendors, etc.) to the China Project. Improved existing testing methods. Labor loan in the Health Sciences Division. Evaluated new chemistry, new processors, and new film emulsions for dental products. Evaluated competitor’s chemistry to determine the photographic differences between their products and Eastman Kodak’s products. Evaluated customer complaints in conjunction with the Marketing Technical Services. Involved with the ISO 9000 Quality System. Developed new and improved existing testing methods for working strength photographic solutions using UV-VIS and HPLC techniques. Wrote standards for new and improved testing methods, including validation of methods Tested both routine and non-routine samples.