Luke Macpherson Email & Phone Number

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

As a Senior Scientist in Analytical Chemistry, I lead the management and operations of the analytical laboratory, overseeing the maintenance and calibration of key instruments including GC, MS, HPLC, NIR, NMR, and UV. I am responsible for method development and validation, drafting and reviewing SOPs, and conducting feasibility studies and process investigations to ensure robust analytical solutions. I collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, quality control, and production teams, providing analytical support for product development and customer needs. Additionally, I manage lab audits, maintain regulatory compliance, and oversee the setup and qualification of new analytical labs for product release, ensuring seamless operational efficiency and scientific excellence.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Responsible for analytical analysis and method development. This includes routine GC and HPLC analysis and maintenance, oil quality, managing and training other analysts, method development, improvement of current methods, searching for new analytical techniques, collaborating with other R&D teams on projects, NMR research with Dalhousie University, and continuing in AOCS program.

Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada

Prepared, analyzed, and reported samples. Responsibilities included following handling procedures to ensure continuity and integrity of samples, accurately following standard operating procedures, accurate record keeping, prepping reagents and standards and verifying them for use, performs maintenance on instrument, validation of instruments for use, ordering supplies, following occupational health and safety practices to handle hazardous materials, and reporting results to supervisor daily.