Pharmaceutical Chemist II with specialization in preformulation.

Marlaina Lewis

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San Diego, CA 92122

Cellular: 267-***-****

Email: ********.*****@*****.***

Summary

A detail-oriented chemist with experience in oral and injectable formulations with a focus on preformulation studies.

Core Skills include:

3 Years- HPLC/UPLC, PLM

1-2 Years- TGA, DSC, NMR, UV-Vis, GC, IR, Fluorescence Spectrophotometry, TLC, Solid Phase Microextraction, Liquid-Liquid Extraction, Vapor Pressure Osmometer, ELSD

Up to 1 Year- PXRD, ATR-IR, ELISA, Karl Fisher, Density, Viscosity, Profill, Bulk/Tapped Density, Angle of Repose

Professional Experience

Pharmaceutical Chemist II

Pharmatek Laboratories- San Diego, CA (2015-Present)

Managed and executed PIC oral formulation projects

Executed preformulation experiments in support of regulatory filings (IND)

oThermodynamic solubility, chemical and physical stability studies, water content, phototoxicity, logP/ log D studies, powder properties, water activity, particle-size distribution

Managed and trained laboratory personnel

Analyzed physical characterization properties of API via PXRD, DSC, TGA, GVS, SEM, and PLM

Updated clients on a weekly basis to discuss project progression

Analytical support for formulation studies including: dissolution, particle-size (post micronization), and content uniformity

Experimentally determined the pKa of multiple APIs via a pH/solubility profile

Developed oral solution formulations for small molecules

Pharmaceutical Chemist I

Pharmatek Laboratories- San Diego, CA (2014-2015)

Presented on new technologies to upper management

Developed injectable formulations in support of toxicological studies

Compounded and filled injectable formulations under aseptic-like conditions

Designed and executed experiments for patent support for a high concentration IV formulation

Executed GMP protocols in support of toxicological studies

Determined antioxidant and oxidation rate constants via time course studies

Integral member of the team tasked to establish a preformulation group

Injectable formulation characterization including: Injectability studies, IV pump compatibility, Osmolality

Lab Support Specialist II

NMS Labs- Willow Grove, PA (2012-2013)

Executed drug extractions from several biological matrices

Analyzed forensic, clinical, and postmortem samples via HPLC

Determined prescription/narcotic drug concentrations in forensic/clinical samples

Maintained and troubleshot HPLC instruments

Followed SOPs to maintain chain of custody

Prepared various reagents, buffers, and mobile phases

Team member on various in-house committees

Trained new employees on extractions and lab practices

Followed SOPs and GMPs

Research experience

Researcher

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science Department Lead Faculty Advisor Dr. Elise Champeil

New York, NY (2009-2011)

Synthesized molecular sensors for the detection of HF.

Characterized each compound using Spectroscopy techniques.

HF testing with compounds using NMR and Fluorescence Spectroscopy.

education

Master of Science (December 2011) • Cum Laude 3.525/4.0

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY

City University of New York

Specialization: Forensic Science with focus in Toxicology

Toxicology Major GPA 4.0/4.0

Complete Graduate Thesis:

Lewis, M. (2011). Synthesis of molecular sensors for the detection of hydrogen fluoride. (Unpublished Master’s Thesis). John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY.

Bachelor of Science (August 2009) • Cum Laude 3.65/4.0

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Major: Chemistry Minor: Criminal Justice

Professional Development

Introduction to Chemometrics for Forensic Scientists & Analytical Chemists, On behalf of the Forensic Science Specialization of the Criminal Justice Doctoral Program, John Jay College of Criminal Justice & Graduate Center, Presenters Dr. Donald Dahlberg, Dr. Stephen Morgan, and Dr. Nicholas Petraco, June 7-8, 2011

Eastern Analytical Symposium & Exposition, 2010

computer skills

Proficient with Empower Software, Horizon, TotalChrom Workstation, MassLynx, MSDS Database,Web Tools, Microsoft Office Suite TA, Minitab, Sharepoint

Honors & Affiliations

Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Volunteer Work

Habitat for Humanity

Reading Is Fundamental

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