OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a Scientist position with science - related firm where I can utilize my education in analytical chemist work involving food and waterborne, food and drug safety, and substantial experience in analyzing data to spot problems and initiate preventative measures.

SKILL:

Computer Software: Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Access, Windows XP, Adobe Reader, Scion Image, Photoshop, Labware Lims, Optiview Lite, Chemstation Software, Empower, Total Chrome, Analyst, Masslynx, eSample chain of custody, Mettler Toledo pipette calibration, SPC-PC IV (control charts), SPSS, SAS

Instrumentation: HPLC (MS/MS, IR, PDA, UV, Florescence), GC/MS, GC/Headspace, ICP/MS, Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography, NMR, Karl Fisher “Water”, ICP, pH Meter, FTIR, AAS, PCR, Spectrophotometer, Metrohm "Karl Fisher" titrator, dissolution (DISTECK, Varian/Venkel).

EXPERIENCE:

Epidemiology Program Manager

Confidential, Bradenton, FL

Responsibilities:

• performing descriptive and analytic epidemiologic investigations involving cases, clusters and outbreaks of COVID-19.
• Responsible for conducting case investigations and interviews, contact tracing, prompt implementation of appropriate control measures, coordinating shipment of laboratory specimens to BPHL, case documentation and timely reporting, research and public health surveillance, and field epidemiological investigations of disease clusters, outbreaks, and individual cases of COVID-19
• Conducts continuous public health surveillance including monitoring of Merlin task lists, disease reports, and other mechanisms for monitoring incidence of reportable diseases
• Prepares technical reports, summaries of investigations, scientific papers and performs related work as required
• Provides support and direction to the Department of Health in Volusia County, local clinics, hospital infection control staff, private physicians, laboratories, nursing homes, community partners, and other facilities concerning early detection of COVID-19 and appropriate prevention and control measures.

Infectious Research Scientist/Technical Lead

Confidential, Charleston, WV

Responsibilities:

• Provide vision and direction for research activities within a broad range of disciplines, i.e. chemistry, molecular, and microbial.
• Plan and conduct experiments; analyzes results of experiments and provides conclusions.
• Organize, analyze data, and monitor the progress during the research projects. perform technical review on the quality and compliance of scientific data and reports
• Write SOP
• Perform validation of method performance with a new matrix expand the scope of broad-band methods by adding new analytes performed sample analysis using HPLC, pH meter, analytical and pan balances, automated extraction instrument, AAS, HPLC, LC/MS/MS, GC, inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS), refractometer, combustion analyzer
• Develop and review research proposals including reports for customers or publications, if applicable.
• Develop and review research grant applications; conducts detailed technical work, and manages all aspects of grants and proposals, including reporting.
• Design and implement research projects in the laboratory that contribute to epidemiological investigation.
• Conduct a surveillance system evaluation
• Provide professional advice and guidance regarding analysis involving formulation of a new method or revision of an existing standards method.
• Responsible for data acquisition, data analysis, and presentation of research results.
• Train and supervise research personnel, ensures staff is trained in current methodology and safety procedures in the laboratory.
• Prepare and present data for publication in scientific meetings and conferences.
• Stay current with the literature and regularly leads discussions of new reports pertinent to ongoing and proposed projects in regularly scheduled onsite laboratory meetings.
• Prepare official reports and may be called upon to testify before the court or the Commissioner.
• Utilize a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for data entry and other computer operations.
• Write SOPs and test methods; handles sample and performs analyses according to SOPs and test methods.
• Sign reports as the department representative when delegated signature authority.
• Maintain and calibrates equipment, reports deficiencies or malfunctions to management.
• Identify and record nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests; identifies and records potential nonconformities on Preventive Action Requests; takes corrective action.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance measures to assure that analytical standards are being met; promotes and practices continuous improvement philosophy in laboratory and/or quality activities.
• Perform standard bacteriological, chemical and related tests, and observations in accordance with scientific principles and techniques.
• Report questionable findings to a supervisor.
• Analyze and interpret test results in order to assist in the administration of laws, regulations, or specifications relating to the chemical and microbiological composition of the products analyzed.
• Accurately maintain records of all quality activities as documented in SOPs and test methods.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert when reviewing new or revised methods.
• Prepare in-house proficiency check samples, when necessary, for other laboratory staff.
• Help the Confidential method to be accredited by A2LA
• Performed cannabis testing to provide information on Confidential and CBD levels in cannabis products.
• Communicate high Confidential

Chemist /Coordinator

Confidential, FL Tallahassee, FL

Responsibilities:

• Performed laboratory analysis of water, food, milk, dairy products, and environmental specimens as assigned in accordance with all inspection and regulatory procedures.
• Performed administrative quality review of result data, which are outputs to project managers in decision making. performed sample analysis using HPLC, pH meter, analytical and pan balances, automated extraction instrument, AAS, HPLC, LC/MS/MS, GC, inductively coupled plasma, refractometer, combustion analyzer
• Oversighted of the section's database to ensure that data quality and mechanisms review data from the point of view of validity, reliability, timeliness, precision, and integrity.
• Overseen a Proficiency testing (PT) program, which use in the food testing industry to verify that an individual laboratory can perform a given method
• Coordinated the testing event and notify pertinent administrative and lab personnel prior to the arrival of the samples, which help to ensure all testing reagents and consumables are available and that the needed personnel are available on the days required.
• Monitor a grant to maintains year payment schedules and balances
• Organized any rotational aspects of the PT plan, report results, monitor deadlines, receive results, and initiate the corrective action process if needed.
• Reported the results to the PT provider and to other laboratories within the network.
• Identified and resolved problems in a timely manner
• Gathered and analyzes information skillfully
• Developed alternative solutions
• Monitor and evaluate program
• Worked well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Used the corrective action process database to determine root cause analysis, investigation, action plans, and verification of effectiveness. The corrective action links to other actions such as action plans, change management or reporting. Action database also used to an unsatisfactory result that is reported.
• Used of critical thinking skills to make decisions
• Exhibited sound and accurate judgment
• Supported and explains reasoning for decisions
• Included appropriate people in decision-making process
• Made timely decisions.
• Spoke clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Listened and got clarification
• Responded well to questions
• Disseminated results information with clear and concise manner
• Participated in group and staff meetings.

Graduate Student Research

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities:

• Designed and executed a secondary research methodology to test the poverty rate and occurrence of foodborne illness risk factors in food entity
• Gathered and collected data from US Census American Community Survey block group
• Conducted a literature review search to reveal theoretical gaps in food-borne disease research designing and executing epidemiological
• Mapped retail food listings and foodborne number of foodborne risk factors over poverty level using Geographic information systems (GIS)
• Developed a theoretical framework to describes the broader relationship between the independent and dependent variables
• Performed statistical analysis on data analysis using Excel and SPSS/SAS
• Familiarized with Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval procedures
• Applied statistical methods including linear mixed models, mixed-effect logistic regression analysis, multivariate analysis, categorical data analysis, repeated measures analysis, and nonparametric analysis
• Collaborated with researchers from different fields in the development of manuscripts and abstracts
• Presented data clearly and confidently to both small and large groups, at home or abroad

Chemist

Confidential, Tallahassee, FL

Responsibilities:

• Performed Complex sample preparation, chemical extraction, instrumental analysis, and special analytical procedures on sample for analysis of pesticides, veterinary drugs and other toxic chemical contaminants or residue.
• Generated data to submit to the state monitoring program, USDA pesticide program, and food emergency response Network to make pesticide risk assessment decisions.
• Performed complex instrumentation analysis of chemical residues utilizing various combinations of gas chromatography and liquid chromatography and other complex analytical instruments and data systems. performed sample analysis using HPLC, pH meter, analytical and pan balances, automated extraction instrument, AAS, HPLC, LC/MS/MS, GC, inductively coupled plasma, refractometer, combustion analyzer

Chemist

Confidential, Miramar, FL

Responsibilities:

• Trained analysts on USP, EP, JP, and in-house methods and instrumentation.
• Performed as group leader during special group assignments.
• Coordinated testing schedules and monitored status of sample testing as assigned by the supervisor.
• Performed Identification, Impurities, Related Substance, and Residual Solvents for Raw Material.
• Executed Loss on Drying, Residue on Ignition, Titration Assay, Heavy Metal, Lead, Viscosity, NVC, Loss on Ignition, pH, and Water Content, Arsenic, and More.
• Method validation and method transfer for raw material testing.
• Revised SOP or analytical method testing for quality assurance and control QC Chemist

Chemist

Confidential, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Responsibilities:

• Performed Analytical Assay, Impurity, Degradation, Dissolution testing and Content Uniformity for stability and finished product.
• Raw material testing of various solid dosage products Chemist (AR&D).
• Conducted analytical testing and documentation for various products using current USP and STM methods.
• Executed test to support Analytical Development method validations.
• Tests performed: Assay, Content Uniformity, Identification, Bulk & Tap Density, Particle size, Dissolution, and Related Compound.

Quality Control Chemist

Confidential, Bradenton, FL

Responsibilities:

• Performed daily analysis (acid, PH, Calcium, Vitamin C, Brick, oil, color, Suspension Pulp, Vitamin E, CPS, sinking Pulp, Beta-carotene, Inherent C) on incoming and outgoing products.
• Project involved looking at the effect of atrazine in the alligator gonads.
• Work entailed extracted, embedding, sectioning, and staining 80 alligator gonads to be examined under microscope.
• The width of the T-cell associated with Lymphocyte sheaths and the area of the B-cell associated with Malpighian bodies were measured, recorded and compared to the control in another experimental group.