Experienced Chemist seeking to utilize expertise in Metallurgy, Research and Analytical Services

in a challenging assignment

Assays ~ Spectroscopic Analysis ~ Physical Testing ~ Failure Analysis ~ Non-Destructive Testing ~

ELISA Preparation ~ Zygosity Testing ~ SQC Testing ~ Inventory Management ~ Laboratory

Procedures ~ Industrial Hygiene Adherence

  Career built over 13 years in performing broad array of assignments engaging in multiple chemical/research/analytical laboratory activities; taskings have ranged from Principal Chemist and Associate Scientist through Research Associate to current role as Metallurgical Analyst

  Record of progression to assignments key to scientific/product advancements in highly competitive environments

  Exceptionally knowledgeable in overseeing advanced technical projects with strong focus on team leadership, personnel development and achieving complex objectives within stringent budgets/timeframes

  Notable capacity to harness scientific expertise fruitfully within real-time situations and practical work environments

  Expertise in use of edge-of-technology chemical procedures and protocols and ensuring that training and laboratory conditions meet highest standards for performance excellence

  Adept in troubleshooting/problem solving activities in demanding production conditions

  Upcoming B.S Degree with focus on chemistry and biology

  Current member, Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group, American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science

John Deere/Quad Cities Test Labs, Ankeny, IA 2013 Present

Metallurgical Analyst

         Effectively utilize spectroscopic analysis to conduct metallurgical chemistry assays of heat treatment operations, including physical testing regarding impact, torsional strain/stress, hardness, microstructure, sheer capacity and environmental stress.

         Skillfully perform failure analysis of production parts as related to materials engineering concerns and perform non-destructive testing, i.e. magnetic particle, ultrasonic and x-ray.

Syngenta, Slater, IA 2010 2013

Research Associate I

         Successfully prepared enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay ELISA; responsibilities included protein extraction, plate development, instrumental analysis and scoring.

         Also performed zygosity testing which involved DNA extraction/transfer as well as plate preparation, assay panel preparation, instrumental analysis and scoring.

         Was responsible for SQC testing that included sample preparation/extraction, assay panel preparation, DNA transfer, instrumental analysis and scoring that involved data interpretation, identifying trends and troubleshooting data.

         Facilitated oversight of consumables, instruments and troubleshooting; also collaborated with Safety Officer to assure that laboratory procedures aligned with all industrial hygiene/proprietary guidelines and performed sample tracking in local LIMS system as well as a global information tracking system.

Pioneer Hybrids, Dallas Center, IA 2010

Laboratory Technician

         In this temporary assignment working in the Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) assay laboratory, expertly worked with liquid handling equipment to complete production, analyzed data utilizing plat reading instruments/robotics, organized material for use on following-day production run and organized/filed all data to assure accurate recordkeeping as well as ease of retrieval.

ABC Laboratories, Columbia, MO 2005 2008

Associate Scientist Analytical Services Stability Group (2006-2008)

         Proficiently performed method development/validation for stability group applications; employed HPLC, GC, HPLC/MS and GC/MS in validating methods that were troublesome to stability applications.

         Continually assured adherence to all CGMP standards regarding instrumentation, method application, data acquisition and reporting; also successfully interacted with clients and management, ensuring clear communication of any problems/issues as well as status of testing progress.

Associate Scientist Analytical Services, Method Development and Validation (2005-2006)

         Retained to conduct method development/validation for pharmaceutical support services; utilized HPLC, GC, HPLC/MS, GC/MS and ICP to validate methods.

         Authored multiple reports and conduct peer review, ensuring compliance with CGMP guidelines, and validated/maintained/troubleshot laboratory instrumentation.

Bioanalytical Services, Harristown, IL 2002 2005

Principal Chemist (2002-2005)

         Steered vitamin, nutrient/anti-nutrient, secondary plant metabolite and minerals team involvement in method development/validation; developed schedules and performance evaluations, and oversaw consumable inventory control.

         Effectively led data interpretation, report authorship and peer review, adhering to GLP guidelines, and was responsible for validating, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation/equipment.

Chemist (2002)

         Originally hired to fill Laboratory Technician role in performing compositional equivalency testing of genetically-modified grains; in recognition of strong performance, was rapidly promoted with four months of hire to build/direct dynamic team.

         Expertly employed HPLC, GC and spectrophotometric methodologies in performing sample preparation, analysis and data acquisition.

Millikin University, Decatur, IL

Chemistry and Biology Studies toward B.S. degree

Rod A. Herman, Amy M. Phillips, Randy A. Collins, Laura A. Tagliana, Fred C. Claussen, Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy, Brenda L. Bickers, Travis A. Harris, and Lee M. Prochaska, Compositional Equivalency of Cry1f Corn Event TC6275 and Conventional Corn (Zea Mays L).J. Agric. Food Chem., 2004, 52 2726-2734.