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St Charles, Missouri, United States

Analytical Testing: Oversee the analysis and data review of customer samples for mycotoxin and GMO detection, ensuring precision and reliability in results.Innovative Method Development: Designed and implemented a novel herbicide detection method, significantly expanding the range of analytical services offered by the company.Validation and Accreditation: Conducted comprehensive validation studies to broaden the scope of laboratory accreditation, incorporating new sample matrices and enhancing testing capabilities.Process Improvement: Spearheaded a replicate reduction process improvement, achieving a ~30% reduction in material costs per sample while maintaining high quality and accuracy.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively represent the department on an interdisciplinary team dedicated to exploring and developing future product offerings, contributing to strategic planning and innovation.

St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States

Consulting and Licensing: Collaborated with multiple St. Louis-based cannabis companies to streamline license applications, laboratory design, production planning, and product development.Budgeting and Equipment Selection: Developed detailed budgets and supply lists for laboratory buildouts, including strategic equipment selection and throughput optimization.Agile Project Management: Employed agile methodologies, such as SCRUM, to coordinate with diverse teams and meet critical application deadlines efficiently.Staff Training and Development: Delivered comprehensive training programs on good laboratory practices and safety protocols, enhancing team performance and adherence to industry standards.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Strategic Leadership: Partnered with the founding team to define and execute the company's vision and strategy, successfully managing multiple license applications for a vertically integrated cannabis operation.Laboratory Design and Equipment Sourcing: Designed and implemented the laboratory layout, including build-out requirements and strategic equipment acquisition for extraction and processing operations.Talent Acquisition and Team Development: Developed job descriptions and collaborated with HR to recruit and interview candidates, ensuring the team was well-equipped to meet operational demands.Product Development and Coordination: Led R&D initiatives for new product lines, working closely with other directors to synchronize roll-out strategies and timelines.Continuous Improvement: Drove continuous improvement initiatives across the organization, facilitating growth and operational efficiency as the company expanded.

Union, Missouri, United States

Advanced Mycotoxin Analysis: Conducted precise mycotoxin analysis across diverse sample matrices utilizing mass spectrometry, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.High-Volume Testing: Managed high-throughput testing with stringent turnaround times, maintaining exceptional precision and consistency under pressure.Data Management and Reporting: Analyzed raw data and compiled comprehensive reports for clients, providing clear and actionable insights.Methodology Verification: Developed and executed methodology verification trials across various instruments and chemists, enhancing analytical accuracy and standardization.Global Coordination: Collaborated with international sites for process reviews, special sample handling, and alignment with company strategy, ensuring consistent global standards.Technical Supervision: Directed technicians in sample preparation workflows and troubleshooting, optimizing laboratory efficiency and resolving technical issues.

Pueblo, Colorado/ Bend, Oregon

Laboratory Design and Buildout: Engineered the design and oversaw the construction of a state-of-the-art extraction laboratory, including the development of a comprehensive SOP library, employee training handbook, and compliance documentation.Operational Management: Directed day-to-day laboratory operations, including purchasing, production scheduling, and team supervision, ensuring efficient and compliant processes.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with teams across the country on product development, testing, and launch, contributing to successful product rollouts and innovation.Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated with contractors, partners, and internal teams to meet tight deadlines and achieve project milestones.

Pueblo, Colorado Area

Team Leadership and Production Management: Supervised a team to meet weekly production targets, leveraging extensive data collection to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.Comprehensive Process Oversight: Managed all aspects of raw material processing, extraction, post-processing, and distillation, including the isolation of hemp CBD and conducting HPLC analysis throughout each stage.Laboratory Setup and Instrumentation: Established a fully operational HPLC laboratory, including the setup of instrument methodologies and the creation of a detailed SOP library.Training and Onboarding: Created and implemented new hire training and onboarding procedures, personally conducting training to ensure team proficiency and adherence to laboratory standards.

Quality Assurance Testing: Performed rigorous quality assurance testing on incoming, in-process, and outgoing product samples to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.Production Support: Collaborated with in-plant units to provide timely test results, facilitating the monitoring of production processes and the release of finished products.Training and Mentorship: Trained and mentored new lab analysts in both gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC) operations, enhancing team proficiency and knowledge.Instrument Verification and Implementation: Participated in the verification and implementation of new instrumentation, including Agilent 1260 Infinity model HPLCs, performing statistical comparisons and analysis using t-tests. Gained experience in HPLC/MS operations.