• Designed and implemented LC-MS/MS methods and several Standard Operating Procedures including specimen handling and processing, screening procedures, and analytical and post analytical processes for laboratories according to state and federal regulationso Validation and calibration of methods to ensure proper functioning of LC-MS/MS methodso Increased overall laboratory process efficiencies by optimizing sample preparation and LCMS methodologies, thereby significantly reducing turn-around times • Functioned as a liaison between the laboratories and various vendors including manufacturers of consumables and instruments• Oversaw daily laboratory operations of high complexity laboratories at physician office laboratories and reference laboratories to ensure productivity and quotas were met. Ensured satisfaction of clients/ physician by producing rapid turnaround times and accurate data of patient results. Provided technical support, troubleshooting of instrumentation, and LIMS support in the laboratory.• Ensured performance and documentation of calibration, quality control activities, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, and performance of laboratory equipment• Participation of proficiency testing from College of American Pathologist (CAP), Pennsylvania Proficiency testing, American Proficiency Institute (API), and comparative split study testing with certified reference laboratories. Ensure accreditation and competency standards are met. Preparation and submission of regulatory filings in collaboration with regulatory operations when required.• Monitor project management plans. Managed the strategy, quality, objectives, planning, and implementation of multiple projects and assured project’s compliance aspects based on project’s timelines, milestones, deliverables. and budget requirements. Coordination of meeting agendas, documentation of minutes, track actions, and provide status updates to ensure successful delivery of projects.

• Representative on the Research and Development committee to assist in the determination of new analytes for method development to expand and improve clinical laboratory testing profileso Addition of new analytes to existing opiate, benzodiazepine, antidepressant, antiepileptic, illicit, SSRIs, Stimulants, TCA’s, muscle relaxants, barbiturates, antipsychotic, and alcohol panels • Development of analytical techniques primarily for drug testing in a clinical laboratory. Optimized methods and procedures for LC-MS/MS, solid phase extraction, liquid-liquid extractions, and dilute and shoot assays for Agilent 6460 LCMS, Sciex 4500 and 6500 series in various matrices including urine, oral fluids, and serum• Documented controlled process Standard Operating Procedures to enable effective performance on analytical methods• Supervision of laboratory operations to ensure that technical services are performed on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. Directed the overall operations of the sample preparation and LCMS department including managing, organizing and coordinating daily operational needs to ensure rapid turn-around time.• Supervised laboratory staff members, including the implementation of departmental and employee goals and provided routine evaluations of progress toward goals. Hired and trained technical personnel on various sample preparation techniques, analysis and certification of data, interpretation of results, and method development of assays.• Ensured that high complexity toxicology assays and systems are performed under appropriate licensed and regulatory requirements.• Implemented automated sample preparation techniques that decreased human error, and increased efficiency of sample preparation time using Tecan and SPEware technologies.

• Developed new analytical techniques and methods of analysis involving investigations into drug detection and quantitation in new and alternative matrices, and development of assays to detect and quantitate new analytes in application to clinical and forensic settings• Organized research projects involving the development and conduction of validations for new and innovative methods for pain management and drugs of abuse for matrices in hair, urine, oral fluid, and serum in EMIT, ELISA, GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS• Planned and executed experiments in accordance to SWGTOX; generated and implemented effective Standard Operating Procedures• Analyze and classify biological samples using various techniques for detection of analytes using EMIT, ELISA, GC/MS/MS, and LC-MS/MS for qualitative and quantitative analysis• Conducted sample extractions for confirmation utilizing solid phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction techniques; Data Analysis and interpretation of results performed on experiments• Performed maintenance on analytical instruments; conducted monthly quality controls, and troubleshot analytical equipment issues• Trained new and current employees on new assays for preanalytical, analytical, and post analytical processes • Provided clients with information and interpretation of patient toxicology results involving pain medication toxicology, illicit drug toxicology, and urine drug testing toxicology.

● Employed in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Allied Health Department● Conducted lectures and experiments in the Biochemistry laboratory, and Analytical and Quantitative Toxicology Laboratory● Responsible for the preparation of lectures and conducting laboratory experiments with students through the proper usage of techniques required for the performance of assays; tutoring students in related fields ● Laboratory experiments include bacterial transformation with E-coli, quantitation of DNA and plasma restriction digest, protein determination and electrophoresis of amino acids, protein assays, TBARS and GSH assays, and determination of analytes in cells and tissues using analytical techniques such as gas chromatography, HPLC, and inductively coupled plasma atomic absorption