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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

A multitalented Chemist experienced in method development using GC, GCMS, LC and LCMS. Results-oriented, decisive leader authoring a number of publications for EPA, FIFRA and OECD product registration of Pesticides and Agrochemicals. Experienced in GLP and OSHA guidelines. Proficient in maintaining clear concise records and reporting data in fast paced environments.

• Skilled in the development and implementation of analytical methodologies following GLP guidelines.

• Method Development and Validation for LC, LC/MS, GC and GCMS analyses of active ingredients and impurities.

• Analyzed and generated certificate of analysis for clients submitting products for EPA registration.

• Structural elucidation and trace analysis of impurities using various mass spectrometric techniques in tandem with other spectroscopic methods.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Study Director, Eurofins Product Safety Labs, Dayton, NJ, July 2008 - Present

Management Responsibilities:

• Supervise and oversee analytical chemists daily work duties.

• Responsible for instrument maintenance and calibration.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the technical conduct of interpretation, documenting and reporting of results needed for EPA and agrochemical and product registration.

• Supervise the conduct of all phases of a study and ensure that GLP regulations are followed.

• Ensure tests are conducted in accordance with the test protocol and SOPs.

• Maintain liaison with sponsors by communicating test results; and assisting with protocol development.

• Maintain precise records of all experiments in accordance with good laboratory practices.

• Assist in writing, reviewing and editing reports, protocols and SOPs.

• Operate and maintain various chromatographic equipment platforms required for study completion.

Analytical Chemist, Eurofins Product Safety Labs, Dayton, NJ, May 2007 - July 2008

Technical Responsibilities:

• Assist study director with all phases of study design, scheduling and conduct.

• Utilize LC, LCMS, GC and GCMS for weight percent assays of active ingredients and trace level impurities within samples.

• Skilled in determining impurity identification and quantitation.

• Responsible for troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation.

• Efficiently carry out study test plans with minimal supervision.

• Meticulously maintain precise records of experiments in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Research Chemist, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Morrisville, PA, April 2001 - May 2007

Technical Responsibilities:

• Solved technical challenges for the improvement of analytical methodologies and product manufacturing.

• Supervised the research and development laboratory.

• Developed and implemented new technologies needed for production QA labs.

• Performed trace analysis for products used in semiconductor industries.

• Maximized laboratory productivity and maintained a safe and effective environment.

• Successfully developed new analytical methods used for new product analysis.

• Validated methods of analysis for new and existing manufacturing products.

Key Achievement:

• Contributor for the reduction of operation expenses $150,000 annually for implementing new analytical techniques used in the caustic scrubber analysis.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Master of Science, Chemistry, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey 2007

• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia 1998

Professional Development:

• MARSQA GLP Training.

• Excalibur. Thermo Fisher Scientific

• A Course in Analytical Techniques. Evans Analytical Group

• Trouble Shooting and Optimizations of Capillary GC Separation. Advanza, Inc.

• GC-MS Training Seminar. Restek, Inc.

Professional Associations:

• Journal of the American Chemical Society

• Chemical & Engineering News

• American Association of Eagle Scouts

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