In addition to the responsibilities of Associate Scientist II, the Team Leader role oversees the day-to-day activities for the Product Chemistry group, performs techinical problem solving, project assignment and prioritization, maintains communication with Sponsors, adheres to quality standards, reviews training documentation, and performs appraisals for team members.
Associate Scientist II
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
02.2022 - Current
Assists in the planning and conducts somewhat complex routine experiments, and appropriate procedures, with minimal supervision using laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipets, meters, HPLC, etc.), computer resources, and institutional libraries in accordance with applicable GLP regulatory (e.g., EPA, FDA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Performs analysis, first level, and peer review of data for accuracy and completeness and prepares data and reports for primarily Product Chemistry studies ensuring auditable quality
Assists in the training of staff on techniques necessary to perform laboratory assignments
Adheres to schedule according to laboratory's, or contracting organization's timetable, and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure timely delivery
Trained in proper handling of regulated materials, potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures and regulatory requirements
Along with the responsibilities listed above for Associate Scientist II, assists and/or serves as study director for GLP studies performed in Product Chemistry
Quality Assurance Specialist I / Quality Assurance Associate II / Quality Assurance Associate I
Eurofins EAG Agroscience, LLC
08.2015 - 02.2022
Professional quality assurance position aiding in improvement of quality processes and ensuring compliance with GLP systems and regulations
Responsibilities included review of protocol, procedure, data, reports, and other documents for internal accuracy, consistency and to ensure compliance with specified regulatory requirements, protocol, project plan, methods, and SOPs
Prepared, issued, and tracked reports of observations noted during audits and inspections
Reviewed and evaluated addressed deficiencies for clarity, completeness, correctness, and potential impact on compliance status
Maintained Master Schedule in accordance with specified regulations and standard operating procedures
Reviewed equipment calibrations, qualifications, and validations for adherence to company procedures (e.g., SOPs) and federal regulations
Assisted with development, implementation, and monitoring of quality systems and procedures (e.g., CAPA, Metrics, Change Control, Training, etc.)
Identified compliance gaps in processes, systems and studies
Assisted with development of GLP and QA training materials
Assisted with providing employee training
Server
Red Lobster
02.2006 - 08.2015
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Biology
University of Missouri – Saint Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri
08.2013
Committees
Activities Committee - assists in planning and coordinating monthly and seasonal events