PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the FDA codes and regulations
Understanding of USP, PhEur, JP, EP, BP, and other International Pharmaceutical Organizational standards, regulations, and compliances
Extensive familiarity and experience with GMP, GLP, ICH Guidelines, and GCP
Ability to perform various laboratory functions such as FTIR, UV-Vis, Viscometer, physical chemistry analysis, HPLC, other compendial and wet chemistry analysis of raw material
Broad familiarity of EPA and USDA policies pertaining to agricultural product
Very knowledgeable of all CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) regulations and guidelines, as well as a CLIA setting and work environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BASF
Agricultural Chemist II
June 2015-Present
With a focus on analytics, conducted analytical method development and validation under GLP conditions.
Lead and/or assisted in designing and executing analytical procedures as well as the interpretation of laboratory results (Physical chemistry and chromatography).
Conducted both GLP and non-GLP analysis of pesticide, insecticide, and herbicide formulations.
Developed and validated methods for the quantitative analysis of active ingredients and formulation inert.
Utilized existing, and implemented new, analytical technologies towards increasing analytical efficiencies or solving formulation based problems.
Liaise closely with stakeholders from marketing, biology, regulatory, and manufacturing to understand business needs and determine the best development path forward.
Participated in the transfer of methods to manufacturing sites and provide subsequent analytical support to those sites as needed.
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Associate Scientist
May 2014- May 2015
Completed various projects in QCCA (Quality Control and Compendial Analysis) in a GMP regulated environment
Drafted technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis.
Performed parallel review of laboratory documentation and perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance
Proactively addressed work issues at both an individual level and a team level in order to execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality
Ability to interpret and operate a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, the various instruments included IR, FTIR, Polarimeter, UV-Vis, HPLC.
API, Excipient, Intermediate, Finished Product, and Raw Material Testing Analysis
Proficiency in using analytical equipment such as UV/Vis and Infrared spectrophotometers, automatic titrators, pH potentiometers, dissolution apparatus, HPLC, GC/MS, LC/MS/MS and other techniques as needed.
Responsible for the support of pharmaceutical product development in a range of dosage forms both directly with customers and in collaboration with other Catalent facilities. This included formulation development, structural chemistry, and analytical support.
LabCorp
Medical Technologist
June 2011- May 2014
Performed tests and analyses according to established procedures in a designated technical department in a GCP and GLP setting
Applied detailed application-specific techniques and technologies to help ensure data quality
Utilized various laboratory instruments such as GC/MS, LC/MS, and HPLC
Developed advanced LC/MS methods for characterization of structural properties and help maintain LC/MS systems and troubleshoot problems independently
Performed extraction procedures on various drugs (benzodiazepines, amphetamines, THC, opiates, barbiturates) to standards set forth in SOPs
Extracted confirmation batches efficiently, accurately, and safely using the latest scientific principles; to provide vital support to the Quality Control Department
Familiarity with bio-analytical techniques such as different types of LC separation, SDS-Page, IEF, Fluorescence and other techniques applicable to monitor protein physical and chemical stability
INC Research
Research Associate
August 2010- December 2010
Process, scan, index, route, and maintain files for CRFs, DCFs and data management documents in accordance with SOPs/WIs
Maintained current regulatory documentation according to Essential Document Review Guidelines (EDRG), Trial Master File (TMF)
Utilized designated clinical trial management system to track and process clinical trial information, such as regulatory documents, IRB re-approvals, and protocol amendments.
Created and maintained document repository for all study-related documents; ensure security of documents at all times in accordance with relevant SOPs/WIs.
Maintained the security and compliance of all documents related to on-going projects as well as archived documents in accordance with relevant SOPs/WIs
Experienced with clinical databases such as Clintrials, PharmaReady
Knowledge of, and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, i.e. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
In depth therapeutic and protocol knowledge as provided in company training
EDUCATION
Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
B.S. in Clinical Research
January 2005 - December 2010