Analyst Maintenance

Robert D. Clement

*** *. ******** ****, *******, AZ 85296

480-***-**** ************@*****.***

Expert Toxicology Analyst with over 15 years of forensic and clinical toxicology lab experience. Proficient in the accurate analysis of drug results. Ability to extract 100-150 urine samples per day for drug confirmation analysis by LC/MS while maintaining 99.9% accuracy. Knowledge of Olympus EMIT and Tecan ELISA analyzers. Knowledge of AB Sciex 4500 and Waters Xevo TQ-GC Mass Spectrometers. Ability to determine problems with analyzers and take corrective actions and repair. Skilled communicator in both verbal and written form related to investigative or analytical methods.

SKILLS

EMIT and ELISA chemistry analyzers

Shimadzu LC/ AB Sciex 4500 MS

Waters Xevo TQ-GC MS

Auto-pipetters

Prepare calibrators/QC’s for LC/MS

Follow Laboratory SOP

Operate, calibrate, and maintain EMIT and LC/MS equipment

Accurate entry of data from analysis of clinical results

LabDAQ LIS software

AB Sciex Analyst and Multi Quant software

Interpret Toxicology Reports

EXPERIENCE

Analytical Chemist

Translational Drug Development (TD2) May 2019-Aug-2019

Performed sample preparation and analysis of homogenized animal tissues and blood plasma to investigate the effects of experimental cancer drugs.

Prepared standard curves and QC samples used in LC/MS analysis.

Performed troubleshooting and analysis of Waters Xevo TQ-GC systems.

Learned some basic method development and validation criteria for FDA regulated drug development standards, increasing my knowledge of mass spectrometer systems.

Toxicology Analyst

Premier Lab Solutions Nov-2017-May-2019

Extracted 120-165 specimens per day for both drug and alcohol metabolites in urine for analysis by LC/MS with over 99.9% accuracy.

Prepared weekly calibration and QC samples for use in LC/MS analysis.

Performed weekly and as needed maintenance on Shimadzu UPLC system and AB Sciex 4500 MS system including flushing lines, changing guard columns and replacing columns as needed, and cleaning the source to ensure accuracy of results.

Gained skills in advanced instrument maintenance including repairing and replacing faulty check valves and fittings, and replacing faulty probes on the mass spectrometer source, ensuring timely repairs of LC/MS systems and minimizing disruptions to workflow.

Used MultiQuant analytical software to interpret chromatography results, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results.

Received basic training on Biofire PCR system for GI and respiratory virus analysis.

Lab Tech II

Arizona Pain Specialists Jan-2017-Oct-2017

Screened and analyzed between 70-100 urine specimens per day with 99.9% accuracy.

Performed routine maintenance of EMIT analyzer, including filling reagents and replacing damaged or malfunctioning parts.

Analyzed EMIT results to monitor abuse of illicit drugs and the consistency of use of prescription pain medications including opioids in our patients.

Accessioned patient samples using LabDAQ LIMS software.

Communicated with medical assistants and patient providers to ensure the accuracy of lab results, helping them to treat their patients in a timely manner.

Toxicologist-Screening Analyst

Southwest Laboratories Feb-2004 -Dec 2016

Screened and analyzed over 400+ specimens per day with 99.9% accuracy.

Proficient in EMIT and ELISA chemistry analyzers to screen both urine and oral fluid specimens for drugs of abuse.

Performed routine maintenance of the EMIT and ELISA analyzers, including filling reagents, and replacing damaged or malfunctioning parts such as syringes, probes, cuvettes, and photometer lamps.

Good working knowledge of GC theory provides opportunity to support other areas.

Analyzed specimens for adulterants or dilution, providing accurate results for attempts to alter outcomes.

Performed whole-blood alcohol confirmation using FID-GC

Maintained and cleaned laboratory glassware, ensuring laboratory equipment readily available for lab personnel

EDUCATION

Brigham Young University

B.S. Zoology-Conservation Biology

Arizona State University

Molecular Biology/Microbiology

Mesa Community College

Biological Evidence

Physical Evidence

Rio Salado College

Fundamentals of Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

SOFT (Society of Forensic Toxicologists) since 2016

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