Manager Quality Control

Brian J. Starbuck

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Versatile Chemist highly experienced in a variety of industries with highly developed business acumen

Scientist strongly motivated by the improvement of products through innovation and invention of

new manufacturing products for market. Highly developed science acumen across multiple

disciplines. Possess 15+ years experience in chemical production operations, chemical analysis,

evaluation of materials for fitness of use, and project management. Polished skill with integration

of fiscal, regulatory, logistics, engineering, and quality functions. Experienced implementer of Six

Sigma and lean manufacturing principles. Skilled written and verbal communicator, with proven

ability to collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve problems and implement efficiencies.

Strong bottom line and enterprise awareness, resulting in ability to innovate and deliver products

and services to customers, management and investors.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Modec Inc., Denver, CO 2007 – 2012

CHEMICAL PRODUCTS MANAGER

Manufacturer of licensed decontamination products, applications and materials used in

remediation of chemical weapons and biological pathogens, toxic industrial chemicals, molds and

viruses. Developed and performed complete product lifecycle management and process

standardization of decontamination product. Initiated Just In Time manufacturing operations that

functioned profitably, safely and delivered product quality improvements. Invented numerous new

product applications.

Managed product data development with testing laboratories and completed EPA regulatory filings

for label and efficacy claims. Conferred with regulatory consultants and federal and state

regulators on submission of Confidential Statement of Formulations, label language/format and

developmental strategies.

Expanded customer base and international markets through representation at trade shows and

other high contact customer venues. Developed and trained sales staff on product value

propositions. Designed product labels and consulted with web designers relative to acceptable

content and claims.

Singlehandedly completed 3,000 gallon per month production rate of a liquid binary product,

attaining revenues of over $105,000 per month and gross margins of over 50%.

Managed multiple regulatory compliance submissions for pathogens, including laboratory

testing protocols and correcting testing errors. Developed testing protocol for Norovirus

efficacy testing followed by approved EPA submission.

Successfully instituted and commissioned in house chemical engineering processes to

ensure integrity of batch records and attain benchmarks necessary for regulatory

compliance.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Nanoproducts, Longmont, CO 2003 – 2007

CHEMICAL MANAGER

Patent holding manufacturer of nanometer sized metal oxide powders. Oversaw cross functional

team challenged to develop precursor to manufacturing formulations and critical property data

needed to establish plasma based manufacture. Identified and eliminated root cause of non

performing powders. Operated argon plasma based production process. Developed and

performed analyses and product quality measurements for classification of nanomaterials

including BET analysis, SEM analysis and rheology.

Managed a complex blending/synthesis operation with zero safety incidents.

Gained promotion to Chemical Manager from position as Chemical Process Operator, due

to depth of knowledge regarding process to precursor, and initiative taken to improve

speed and efficiency of experimental methods.

Orica Commercial Explosives, Watkins, CO 2000 – 2002

GROUP LEADER PACKAGED PRODUCTS

World’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives. Directed developmental engineering and

four staff in improvement of commercial explosives. Completed thorough hazard operation review

evaluations. Investigated field performance and resolved product complaints directly with

customers.

Conducted an over one ton product trial that implemented a proprietary product design

innovation, then designed and executed product evaluation program.

Implemented improvements in plants in North, Latin and South America, resulting in cut

costs and improved margins.

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals, Denver, CO 1997 – 2000

RAW MATERIALS QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

Manufacturer of 20 generic pharmaceuticals owned by Akzo Nobel. Managed 5 quality control

personnel and laboratory resources. Oversaw quality control of 100 to 200 raw materials for

finished dose pharmaceuticals in a FDA protocol/Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)

environment. Conducted analyses, out of specification inquiries, and unit operation quality

measurements. Collaborated with operations and purchasing to ensure material readiness.

Applied Statistical Process Controls to plant wide deionized water system and

recommended corrective actions, achieving ongoing plant operational readiness.

Previous background includes experience as Staff Chemist at a commercial laboratory performing

complex syntheses, natural product isolations and purifications, support for legal actions, and

material evaluations; and as Chemical Materials Engineer at National Semiconductor working with

fabrication engineers to implement statistical process controls.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE, CHEMISTRY

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE, CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society, Member

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