Professional info
- R&D ANALYTICAL MANAGEMENT / TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT / PROGRAMS SERVICES SUPPORT-
“R&D professional delivering leadership in project mgmt, client support & team building in a resource constrained environment, successfully driving innovation forward in new research, technology, applications & products to enhance your bottom line”
Work experience
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Currently open to new career opportunities. In the interim have been working as consultant since arriving back from Eastern Europe in May to provide experience in industry to local businesses in technological sector
Senior Scientist, KemSENSE Albany, NY area July 2015 - April 2017
Albany Medical College, Biomedical Acceleration & Commercialization Center, Dec 2016 - April 2017
As part of KemSENSE group moved to AMC for commercialization of RFID product, continued development and testing of medical devices. This included all aspects of design and managing labs, with focus on SOPs in safety, training and good practices.
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Prior to setting up new lab, developed organized and wrote Chemical Hygiene Plan & Lab Specific Safety Plan; followed various OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.). training in DOT Hazmat transportation (49 CFR 172.), EHS safe operating procedures and waste disposal - 700 page document total
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Trained for responsible conduct biomedical research; to work in clinical trials, human subjects IRB preparation
General Electric – Global Research Center, Niskayuna NY, Aug 2015 – Dec 2016
As part of KemSENSE (venture capital group at GE) recruited to own and develop chemistry for coating of RFID tags as sensors, and also responsible for build out analytical labs at GE-Global research Center.
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ClO2 monitoring for disinfection processes from 0-300ppm range. Developed new nontoxic chemistry to coat various RFID tags for detecting presence of various gases and volatile organic components.
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Developed new biodegradable formulation for detecting ammonia vapors at parts-per-trillion. Utilized guar gum and gold nanoparticles to achieve sensitive detection, reversible. required stringent multi-variable control
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Developed new chemical coated tags for explosive detection. Utilized Fenton type reaction to develop formulation based on FeCl2 to detect hydrogen peroxide and acetone degradation products of TATP
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Developed new formulations for conductive inks and glues used to printout electronics, batteries and super capacitors. utilized 325mesh graphite, water, acrylic paint and polymers to print circuit/components on chuck
Project Manager/Consultant; Independent, Hartford CT / USA Jan. 2013 – June 2015
Engaged as private R&D technology / chemistry consultant in development of new products & applications
· continued developing national & international reputation; expanded professional global network increasing contact base 500 to 2000 in 1yr, and accepted editorial board seat on SOJ Biosensors Biomarkers Diagnostics
· Oversee Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Manufacturing Projects, adhering to good manufacturing practices and ICH Standards
· evaluated and tested current program and project management methodology & software tools, and collected
relevant templates & documents for future use in managing and leading R&D / NPD and in team development
· adapted industrial management skills at a STEM science technology engineering mathematics school, leading students on how to work effectively in a team environment and to bring forth innovation (contract ended 1/26/15)
Management; Real-Time Analyzers Inc., Middletown CT Jan. 2003 – Jan. 2013
Challenged to lead R&D / NPD programs from initiation to completion according to business plan, establish teams and develop sensing technology in trace chemical detection aimed at commercializing new analyzers based on IR UVvisNIR Raman SERS & nanomaterials
Charged with providing safe and efficient laboratory infrastructure & work environment for team; and to organize and support cooperation of R&D and technical service teams with other company functions such as engineering / production, sales / marketing, executive management, and with external partners & customers
HIGHLIGHTS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
combined leadership and management skills to build, develop and maintain world class R&D teams and culture
- by providing clear vision to company mission & goals, respective of objectives & milestones for each program
- by conducting meetings on regular basis to provide feedback recognition of overall team accomplishments
- by identifying strengths and weaknesses of team members for effective delegation & task assignments
designed managed analytical support labs; assessing implementing new equipment/instrumentation and SOPs, ensuring personnel trained in current regulatory compliance, safety, and all calibration / measurement procedures
provided external analytical test services as new revenue source; expanded laboratory’s service offerings by applying demonstrated experience / knowledge in various scientific fields of chemistry / materials / spectroscopy. Added value benefit - being recognized & chosen as a top analytical lab for Raman standards & measurements
2010 - present
2010 - present