Scientist/Analytical Chemist

Anthony D. Rodriguez, CPhT

Willow Grove, PA *****

***********@**********.***

Analytical Scientist

Technically advanced, dedicated, and outcome-driven scientist with notable aptitude in preparing, testing, and analyzing pharmaceutical and biological samples with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strong problem solving and leadership skills, with history of initiating positive change by streamlining processes, collaborating with senior scientists, and quickly learning new procedures to meet and exceed company goals.

Deep understanding of a variety of laboratory environments, procedures, and instruments. Proven success with simple and multi-step organic and inorganic syntheses, and extraction and analysis of specimens by LC/MS/MS and HPLC.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Extractions:

Liquid-Liquid, Precipitation, Microwave Assisted, Solid-Phase

Chromatography:

GC-MS, GC-FID, TLC, HPLC, LC-UV, LC-MS-MS, LC-CAD

Gel Electrophoresis:

Spectroscopy:

Western Blot, SDS-PAGE

FT-IR, FA-AS, UV-Vis, ICP-OES

Professional Experience

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC, West Point, PA

Scientist III, Vaccine Development (10/2018 – Present)

Performing various vaccine biophysical characterization testing analyses for a major pharmaceutical client for Phase I - III next-generation vaccines using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, micro-flow imaging, UPLC-CAD, DLS, ICP-OES and point of zero charge ‘zetasizer’ testing.

Key Achievements:

C-Polysaccharide determination using acid digestion and UPLC-CAD analysis for a novel vaccine.

DRUGSCAN, Horsham, PA

Scientist I (2/2018 – 7/2018)

Prepared, tested, and analyzed controlled substances for multiple pharmaceutical clients in order to assist them in assessing their abuse-deterrent formulations and drug development.

Key Achievements:

Performed preparation of samples, reagents, stock solutions for LC/MS or LC/UV analysis.

Performed testing analysis accurately and efficiently, following all GLP-compliant protocols, SOPs, and FDA regulations. Kept lab notebooks and electronic workbooks up to date, and compliant.

Assisted senior scientists in method development and protocol writing for multiple projects.

NMS Labs, Willow Grove, PA

Lab Support Specialist – LCMS & HPLC (8/2014 – 12/2017)

Highly recognized lab with 25+ certifications, providing more than 2,500 varieties of tests to clients including hospitals, universities, and law enforcement. Provided analysis by monitoring instruments, extracting and analyzing samples, preparing pre-analytical reports, and calculating data.

Key Achievements:

Calculated data for use by clinical and forensic clients. Ensured utmost accuracy to avoid crises such as misdiagnosis, death of a patient, or false imprisonment.

Assisted multiple departments simultaneously, including HPLC and LCMS, by preparing and analyzing samples consisting of various biological matrices such as blood, serum/plasma, urine, tissue, saliva, and hair - as well as reference samples.

Monitored instruments: prioritized sets of samples, and kept instruments running in high-throughput environment, maintaining accuracy and first-pass acceptance. Performed preventative maintenance, instrument/chromatographic troubleshooting, and basic repair.

Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Laboratory Research Assistant (8/2013 – 5/2014)

Participated in five studies with university researchers, taking initiative to streamline procedures, increasing efficiency of processes.

Publications:

“Are Baby Foods Containing Fish Oil Exposing Infants to Dangerous Levels of Mercury?”

Quantified mercury present in several baby foods, determined whether amounts fell within acceptable limits.

Presented at 24th annual Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium at St. Joseph’s University.

“Fischer Esterification of Butyric, Pentanoic, and Propionic Acid”

Streamlined procedure to increase yields by modifying esterification to create an undergraduate lab exercise.

“Identification of PAHs using GC-MS & Qualification by Internal Standard Method”

Evaluated and modified an undergraduate laboratory to teach students how to use GC-MS and internal standard method.

Presented at 25th annual Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium at St. Joseph’s University.

“Organometallic Anti-cancer Compounds: Synthesis of Pt and Ru Metal Complexes”

Attempted synthesis of Ruthenium-Platinum complexes for use in photodynamic cancer therapy.

Presented at 24th annual Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium at St. Joseph’s University.

“Sustainable Chemistry: Synthesis of Silver Nitrate from Silver Waste”

Saved resources and taught students simultaneously by using a redox to turn hazardous silver waste from undergraduate lab into silver nitrate for reuse during next experiment.

Presented at 24th annual Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium at St. Joseph’s University.

Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Teaching Assistant (6/2013 – 5/2014)

Taught and guided five medium-sized classes, including General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry I and II.

Key Achievement:

Created a presentation on Omega-3 fatty acids and mercury content in fish, chosen to present at an international conference in Switzerland.

Education and Training

Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Emerging Leaders Program, 2014

— Certifications and Affiliations—

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), PA, 2012-Present

Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity Member, 2014-Present

Moot Court Trial Training, NMS Labs

Ravensbane FireCraft, Fire Safety Level 1

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