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• Authored a procedure manual, and co-authored or contributed to other documentation, in preparation for College of American Pathology (CAP) inspection.• Instrumental in implementing general laboratory improvements (appropriate labeling, daily maintenance logs, etc.) in accordance with CAP guidelines.• Facilitated the completion of ongoing proficiency tests to maintain State licenses and CAP certification. • Spearheaded a correlation study to reduce spending, resulting in the elimination of the recurring monthly costs to lease and operate one screening instrument.• Analyzed chain of custody urine samples via enzyme immunoassay, Abbott AxSYM, and GC/MS.• Assisted with method development using an Applied Biosystems 3200 Q TRAP LC/MS/MS System. • Instructed employees in the operation of the Hitachi 717 and the Adaltis Personal Lab.

Investigate novel pseudostationary phases for electrokinetic chromatography (EKC) through LFER (Linear Free Energy Relationship) analysisCorrelate retention factor data from EKC to intestinal permeability data to develop a high-throughput method of drug candidate screening

• Graded quizzes, exams, and lab reports• Prepared unknowns for use in quantitative analysis labs• Supervised students working on laboratory experiments• Instructed General Chemistry recitation

• Maintained the course website• Revised exams and quizzes• Responsible for the database of grades for about 500 students

Ph.D., Chemistry

B.A., Chemistry; English