Toxicologist

LYNDON L. LYONS, PH.D.

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TOXICOLOGIST

A PhD in toxicology, seeking a position within the toxicologist industry. Excellent communicator with far-reaching experience in local, state and federal compliance. Expertise includes design and execution of research

and toxicological experimental data.

CRITICAL SKILLS

Analytically Inclined ● Consultant Toxicologist ● HPLC &LC/MS

Toxicological Analysis ● Toxicology Fate ● Molecular & Cellular Biologist ● Pharmacology/Toxicology

Biochemical Analysis ● US EPA & OHSA Compliance ● Biochemistry ●Good Laboratory Practices

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Associate Consultant Toxicologist, 2013 to Current

RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP, INC – Houston, TX

• Review and elevate the results of toxicological support in cases involving chemical substances.

• Provide comprehensive evaluation of proposed regulations to toxicological fate pathways.

• Investigate written reports of findings and expert testimony.

• Develop risk assessment guidelines and toxicity criteria.

• Provide advice on development of policies, strategies and codes of practice for management.

• Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports.

Adjunct Professor, 01/2008 to 04/2012

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE – Houston, TX

• Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and

current events.

• Facilitated class instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the philosophy of the College.

• Provided a strong foundation of critical pharmacy coursework required for therapeutic effect.

• Conduct presentation and seminars to promote health care awareness and prevention.

• Facilitated, supervised and evaluated student’s laboratory work.

Graduate Research Assistant, 2008 to 09/2011

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY – Houston, TX

• Developed risk assessment and risk analysis of toxic reports, and implemented counter measures.

• Advised and mentored undergraduate students in the design, execution and research projects.

• Delivered and customized new hazardous material, MSDA and OSHA data sheets.

• Analyzed, designed in vivo and in vitro toxicity studies of carbon nanopartices.

• Compiled, and generated information using analytical instrumentation; such as HPLC/MS, LC/MS

analysis.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, 09/2003 to 12/2008

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY – Houston, TX

• Executed graduate research studies on molecular target of dietary agent on prostate cancer.

• Originated audio visual aids, supplementary notes, and course websites.

• Conducted research on Microgravity Simulator "rotating wall vessel bioreactor" using E.

• Advised and mentor two research track students in graduate research studies each semester.

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Pharmacy Technician, 04/1998 to 05/2008

METHODIST HOSPITAL – Houston, TX

• Ensured to current USP 797 and OHSA practice standards for the preparation of sterile compounding of

drugs, IV’s, chemo therapy agents and other for aseptic processing.

• Programmed compounding system, for appropriate dosage form as requested by the prescription.

• Documented and evaluated laboratory Quality Assurance & Quality Control criteria.

• Calculated, calibrated proper documentation of scales, medical devices and electronic meters for accuracy

weight of pharmaceutical products.

EDUCATION

Texas Southern University Houston, TX 2011

Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology/Chemistry

Dissertation: [Study of In Vivo Exposure of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Mouse Liver]

Texas Southern University Houston, TX,

Master of Science in Biological Science 2008

Thesis: [Molecular Target of Dietary Agent in Prostate Cancer]

Texas Southern University Houston, TX 2003

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

El Centro College Dallas, TX

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Center Specialist 1998

ACCOMPLISHMENT

Continually expanded on already in depth knowledge of toxicology by preparing for the Diplomate of the

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American Board of Toxicology (DABT) examination.

• Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures of hazardous chemical.

• Conducted research at NASA Ames using Carbon Nanotube to determine the liver toxicity exhibited

by SWCNT in mouse liver tissue as a model system.

Coordinated research analysis, assessment and provided recommendations based on test results.

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Collaborate with team of scientist in the development of toxicology in the emerging science.

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PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATION

Lyndon L. Lyons, Renard Thomas, and Bobby L. Wilson, (2011) Study of In Vivo Exposure of Single-

Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Mouse Liver Department of Chemistry, Texas Southern University, Houston,

TX -77004 USA

Pending Publication/ Pathology Toxicology (SAGE Journals): September 2013

Lyndon L. Lyons (2011) Study of in Vivo Exposure of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Mouse Liver

[poster presentation of dissertation] [Abstract] NASA Ames STEM Symposium. San Jose CA.

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