Pharmaceutical Chemist

MIKE FARINO

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Mike is a Chemist with many years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has extensive experience with analytical method development and validation, and is very strong in cGMP and GLP techniques. He has experience as a Study Director, Principal Investigator, and Project Manager. His technical writing experience includes protocols, SOP’s, analytical methods, validation, and sample analysis reports.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Sigma-Aldrich, (Millipore-Sigma)

Milwaukee WI

Contractor, Project Manager/Chromatography Specialist

Sept 2015- Sept 2016

Medpace Inc

Cincinnati OH

Analytical Chemistry Associate

Dec 2011- Apr 2014

Project manager in R&D new product development and academic collaboration program.

Acquisition of raw materials.

Obtaining and evaluating bids from suppliers.

New product introduction.

Responsible for setup and operation of UPLC, LC/MS and preparatory chromatography systems.

Writing guidelines and SOP’s for operation of instrumentation.

Method development and sample analysis for in process samples of organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry projects.

Responsible for development of LC/MS/MS based bioanalytical methods.

Responsible for the technical conduct of a laboratory study, and the analysis, documentation, and reporting of results as a Principal Investigator or Study Director.

Writing of validation protocols, analytical methods and sample Analysis reports.

Technical responsibilities include expert operation of HPLC and LC-MS systems, data processing, instrument maintenance, and other technical functions as they apply to conducting analytical studies for clients.

Sciex API 4000, 5500, and 6500 series Mass Spectrometers using Analyst software

Tom Tec Quadra96 liquid handling Systems

Watson lims system.

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CAMBRIDGE-MAJOR LABORATORIES

Germantown WI.

Chemist I

February 2008 - May 2010

Responsible for cGMP Method development, validation and sample analysis.

Method transfer, HPLC to UPLC

SOP Revision and initiation

IQ/OQ, protocols.

Technical Skills

Agilent 1100, 1200 and Hitachi HPLC systems

UPLC

MIDWESTBIORESEARCH Skokie IL

Study Director/ Scientist

February 2007- November 2007

Responsible for development of chromatography-based bioanalytical methods

Responsible for the technical conduct of a laboratory study, and the analysis, documentation, and reporting of results as a Principal Investigator or Study Director.

Technical responsibilities included expert operation of HPLC and LC-MS systems, data processing, instrument maintenance, report writing, and other technical functions as they apply to conducting analytical studies for client.

Sciex API 4000 Mass Spectrometers using Analyst software.

-Tom Tec Quadra96 liquid handling Systems.

SPE, mixed mode and reverse phase.

Liquid-liquid extractions.

Protein precipitation extractions.

-CTC PAL autosamplers.

MPI RESEARCH

Mattawan MI

Research Scientist

February 2005- July 2006

EXYGEN RESEARCH

State College, PA

Contractor

2004

K FORCE

St. Paul, MN

Contractor

2003

PACE ANALYTICAL

Minneapolis,, MN

Contractor

2001 – 2002

Performed analytical method development using Sciex API-4000 mass spectrometers

Completed nine method validations.

Communicated with clients about issues concerning method development, validation and sample analysis.

Wrote analytical protocols and amendments.

Used automated liquid handling systems.

Technical Skills

Sciex API 4000 Mass Spectrometers using Analyst software.

Tom Tec Quadra96 liquid handling Systems.

SPE, mixed mode and reverse phase.

Liquid-liquid extractions.

Protein precipitation extractions.

Agilent and Waters Alliance HPLC systems.

Performed bioanalytical. method development, validation, and project management.

Completed several temporary work assignments.

Company provides contract employees for 3M, and performs environmental and pharmaceutical testing

3M Pharmaceutical Division/Analytical R&D Department Performed bioanalytical and drug discovery sample analysis using LC/MS/MS and automated 96 Well Solid Phase Extraction technologies

Technical Skills

Sciex API 3000 Mass Spectrometers using Analyst software

PPD DEVELOPMENT

Madison, WI

Sr. R&D Scientist

January1989 – January, 2001

Selected by the R&D Department to be promoted from Analyst to R&D Scientist.

Developed and validated over forty analytical methods including methods for compounds never previously quantified

Prepared detailed written reports for validations and analytical methods

Worked closely with production to implement analytical methods in a smooth and efficient manner.

Technical Skills

Sciex API 3000 and Micromass Mass Spectrometers

HPLC with UV and Fluorescence detectors.

Solid phase extraction techniques including mixed mode, Ion exchange, PBA, and reverse phases.

Analyst, MacQuan, Mass-Lynx, and Millennium.

Company

Locations/ State

Position

January1989 – January, 2001

Responsibilities include the execution of validation protocols for start-up facility.

Verified the accuracy of engineering drawing, reviewed purchase orders and vendor specifications.

TRAINING

Practical HPLC Method Development, Kirkland and Snyder

Mac-Mod HPLC forums, 1994, 1996, and 2000)

Solid Phase Extraction Workshop, Jones Chromatography

International Research Council Conference, "Use of Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery"

Project Management.

Education

Bachelor Of Science, Chemistry

University of Wisconsin, Madison

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