JOHN PHILIP TARBURTON

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OBJECTIVE

A position working as a Quality Control Chemist, Medical Engineer, or Research Scientist in medical research and/or clinically related fields. Ideal position would offer a high level of challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity for continued career growth.

DEGREES

Ph.D., Anatomy (Dissertation: Methemoglobinization of Blood) University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska M.S., Anatomy (Dissertation: Methemoglobinization of Blood in Pregnancy) University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska Ph.D, Chemistry (Dissertation: The Chemistry of Selected 1-Akyl-2-Aryl (Alkyl) -3- Aroylaziridines.)

University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Nebraska, UNL

B.S., Chemistry (High Honors)

University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

High School Diploma (Honor Society)

Mount Pleasant Senior High School, Wilmington, Delaware PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2022-May2023. Professor, National University, Los Angeles, California 2019-2022.Associate Professor, National University, Los Angeles, California 2012-2019. Assistant Professor, National University, Los Angeles, California

• Instructor for Anatomy and Physiology which included both lecture courses (BIO 201 and BIO 202) and laboratory courses (BIO 201A and BIO 202A) for collegiate level pre-nursing students.

• Instructor for Introduction to Microbiology which included both a lecture course

(BIO 203) and a laboratory course (BIO 203A) for collegiate level pre-nursing students.

• Completed preliminary research studies on the effect of alkyl nitrite on human diabetics hemoglobin which was found to be more susceptible to oxidation to methemoglobin as compared to the control group (P< 0.05).

• Acted as an observer for the National University COLS multiple times for several adjunct faculty members wherein these faculty were rigorously evaluated in both the laboratory and lecture courses they taught for both Anatomy & Physiology and Introductory Microbiology using the official faculty evaluation forms. 2007-2012. Adjunct Faculty Member, National University, Los Angeles, California

• Instructor for Anatomy and Physiology which included both lecture courses (BIO 201 and BIO 202) and laboratory courses (BIO 201A and BIO 202A) for collegiate level pre-nursing students.

• Instructor for Introduction to Microbiology which included both a lecture course

(BIO 203) and a laboratory course (BIO 203A) for collegiate level pre-nursing students. 2007. Technical Support Scientist, Focus Diagnostics, Inc., Cypress, California

• Initiated and executed R&D strategies which included product improvement for ELISAs, Immunofluorescent Assays, and Multiplex Bead Arrays.

• Worked on purification of the Dengue Fever Virus Type 1,2,3, and 4 ELISA Antigens. 2006. Consultant, Biomerica, Newport Beach, California

• Developed a Food Additives Kit for detecting serum IgG that would react with common food additives and dyes.

• Raised the quality of over 140 Food Allergy extracts for the Food Microplate Kits. 2005. Quality Control Lab Manager, Aaron Industries, Lynwood, California

• Supervised Quality Control Lab consisting of four chemists and two microbiologists.

• Performed QC testing on all raw materials used to manufacture over the counter pharmaceuticals sold by Aaron Industries.

1998-2004. Hycor Biomedical, Inc., Garden Grove, California Consultant and Senior Scientist II

• Saved company from shutdown for mercury pollution through elimination of need for urobilinogen ampule in KOVA, a lyophilized urine control.

• Upgraded quality and improved performance of over 100 allergen discs (drug, tree/grass pollen, mold and food discs) through elimination of false positives, using in-house negative serum samples and to closely match the Pharmacia ImmunoCAP values in IU/mL as was technically possible on atopic IgE serum samples. 1989-1998. Quantimetrix Corporation, Redondo Beach, California Laboratory Manager and Chief Scientist

• Supervised research team of 10 which invented over 20 class I and II Medical Devices, e.g.,

• Test Reagents (Pyrogallol Red and Concentrate) Method Development for Use on Automated Clinical Analyzers. 510(k) filing done on this Reagent.

• Whole Blood Glucose Controls, Fructosamine Controls and Hemoglobin A1C Controls. 1988-1989 Senior Research Scientist, Diagnostic Products Corp., Los Angeles, California 1986-1988 Research Chemist, Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego, California

1986 Post-Doctorate Research Associate, Physical Biochem, UNL 1985-1986 Post-Doctorate Research Associate, Biochemistry, UNL 1977-1979 Post-Doctorate Research Associate, Organic Chemistry, UNL PRIMARY INTERESTS

Primary work interests are chemistry, biochemistry, process engineering, and medical device manufacturing. Work in urinalysis and with medical devices, such as urine dipstick controls, urine chemistry controls, urine drugs of abuse controls, urinary protein test reagents and proficiency testing materials (PTMs). Allergy disc improvement, including the improvement of the potency of raw extracts, leading to better allergy reagent disc performance. Medical devices used to aid in monitoring diabetes. Preparation of manufacturing documents for medical devices using Microsoft software applications. Bulk manufacture of many various urine controls, test reagents and PTMs. Addition R&D interests in immunology, i.e. monoclonal antibody purification and modification by FPLC and HPLC.

JOB EXPERIENCES RELATED TO CHEMISTRY

SCIENTIFIC: Assembled all resources for an R & D laboratory for production of in-vitro medical devices such as test reagents, urine and serum controls, standards, calibrators and proficiency testing materials (PTMs). Duties included development of experimental lots, testing product stability, and validation of claims. Filed 510(K) pre-market notifications for these medical devices. MEDICAL ENGINEERING: Worked in the manufacture of class I and II Medical Devices. Did the engineering work for the production scale-up of these products by building and/or obtaining batch equipment and coordinated transfer of technology from R & D to production. Did batch production work in manufacture of bulks of lots of various urine controls, PTMs and reagents. Did physical inventory analysis of all components used to build these Medical Devices and obtained compatible containers for these products. MANUFACTURING: Wrote manufacturing documents and component specifications for urine controls, serum controls, test reagents and PTMs using Microsoft Word and Excel. Successfully manufactured the following Medical Devices:

• Urine Dipstick Control (UDC)

• Combination UDC/Microscopics Control for Urinalysis

• Urine Controls – Chemistry and Drugs of Abuse

• Test Reagents – Pyrogallol Red and Coomassie Blue

• Serum Controls – Enzyme and Electrolyte

• Controls and PTMs for Adjunctive use in Monitoring Diabetes, i.e.: A. Whole Blood Glucose Controls

B. Frusctosamine PTMs and Controls

C. Hemoglobin AIC PTM’s

• HCG Controls for Pregnancy Test Devices

QUALITY: Wrote final product specifications for the above Medical Devices using Microsoft Word and Excel. Interfaced with other departments to provide support to maintain compliance with GMPs as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines.

1988-1989 Assembled all resources for an R & D laboratory for biodistirbution studies of Monoclonal antibodies to PSA producing carcinomas. Synthesis of chelating compounds for these Mabs also undertaken.

1986-1988 Performed chemical modification of Monoclonal for use in radio-imaging Studies of CEA producing carcinomas.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

JOHN PHILIP TARBURTON

1553 West 216th Street

Torrance, CA 90501

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Dear Director of Human Resources:

In response to possible openings, I would like to take the time to introduce myself and apply. I know that with my strong combination of professional experience and education, I would become a valuable asset to your organization. I have many years of excellent experience. During this period, I have developed and refined my skills in many areas including protein biochemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, pathology, research and development, technical writing, manufacturing, quality control, product improvement, and cost control. I am highly experienced in all the above areas, and possess a proven track record in seeing that all organizational and project needs are consistently met and exceeded. I have also developed strong communication and people skills; I am highly motivated, and possess an ability to overcome challenges. In short, I know that I would be a strong addition to your team.

I’ve enclosed my resume for your review, and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerely,

John Philip Tarburton

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