Bradley J. Dobryden
Education:
Michigan State University
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
Graduation Date: August, 2011
Skill Summary:
Expertise in chemical techniques and instrumentation for Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), GCMS, titrations, H NMR/ C NMR, FT-IR, and UPLC.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Skilled in problem investigation and resolution, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in automated lab reporting software (HEX).
Directed production employees in product quality and formulation.
Professional Experience:
Toxicology Analytical Chemist, Soft Landing Labs Elmhurst, IL. 2015-present
Perform daily start-up, operation, cleaning, and maintenance of UPLC Tandem Mass Spec and UV-Vis Immunoassay instruments for patient sample testing. Responsibilities include sample preparation, method development, method validation (linearity, precision, LOD, LOQ, carry over), instrument trouble shooting, mobile phase preparation, chemical titrations, processing QCs, report writing and review. Other responsibilities include handling and storage of hazardous chemicals and patient samples while under Federal guidelines for FDA, HIPAA, GLP and COLA regulations.
Chemist and Quality Control Supervisor, Masters Chemical Inc. Wood Dale, IL 2012-2015
Perform Spectrophotometry, GCMS, and titrations for analytical testing. Responsibilities also include quality control supervisor, chemical production technical support, finished goods inventory maintenance and cataloging, sample preparation and cataloging, precision weighing of corrosion coupons for system corrosion studies, customer product support, and customer reporting and correspondence. Conduct research into new raw materials for product formulation, production quality, and perform test application studies on prototype products. Conduct testing required for a Certificate of Analysis for specific products. Assisted in achieving high product quality, that contributed to Masters Chemical getting the Supplier of the Year Award from the Association of Water Technologies for 2014.
Sales Associate, JC Penneys Novi, MI 2011-2012
Performed morning and afternoon customer assistance, worked a register, stocked clothing, involved in team work, customer relations, merchandise organization, and money handling.
Other Chemistry Related Experience:
Organic Synthesis Research - Assistant to Graduate Student Researcher MSU 2007
Work focused on synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds.
Objective of the research was to develop an inexpensive biodegradable polymer for packaging and drug delivery that would decompose into Lactic Acid.
Performed work in polymer material science with instrumental analysis using NMR, HPLC, GCMS, GC and FT-IR.