I am an experienced Laboratory Project Manager. For the past 5 years I had the unique opportunity to build and expand an Analytical Chemistry Lab from scratch. Related projects included laboratory design, instrument and furnishing acquisitions with negotiations, installation oversight, electrical mapping, method development, SOP suite development, hiring and training of talent, and more. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have regarding my qualifications. Thank you!

Clayton State University

◆  Designed an analytical chemistry laboratory and executed its development and implementation from the ground up on a limited budget.
◆  Facilitated projects related to Laboratory Expansion, LIMS implementation, Method Development and Method Validation by presenting project timelines, budgets, equipment and securing human resources to key stakeholders.
◆  Saved Catalyst Nutraceuticals over an estimated $200,000 in 2020 by bringing testing in house, negotiating competitive pricing on laboratory equipment, supplies and outsourced testing, and by reducing labor cost by optimizing laboratory and interdepartmental processes.
◆  Monitored and presented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Quality Unit, consisting of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Analytical Laboratory departments.
◆  Shortened test turnaround times and efficiently meet the pace and needs of a rapidly growing company and clients.
◆  Managed Laboratory CAPEX and OPEX.
◆  Designed and oversaw experiments for method development.
◆  Drafted method validation protocols, instrument maintenance documents and other laboratory and quality related SOPs and guided chemists through method development and validation protocol execution.
◆  Trained Laboratory Manager, Technicians and Chemists and helped with Laboratory Operations.
◆  Developed original laboratory SOPs and methodology.
◆  Managed acquisition, maintenance, installation and use of the following analytical equipment:
●    Agilent HPLC and UPLC
●    Millipore Direct 16 water system
●    Mettler Toledo pH meter
●    Perkin Elmer FT-IR Spectrum II
●    Perkin Elmer Nexion ICP-MS
●    Neogen Solaris Microbiology Systems
●    Agilent LC/MS
◆  Managed the hiring of talented laboratory personnel and diligently works to support a productive, collaborative departmental culture.
◆  Coordinated workflow of sample processing and reporting of results.
◆  Designed and maintained laboratory training and peer-review programs.

Laboratory Project Manager

◆  Analyzed raw materials and finished product samples using techniques including:
●    Liquid chromatography (LC) methodologies
●    TDF by enzymatic digestion
●    Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
●    Protein analysis via combustion
●    Karl Fischer titrations
●    Inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES/MS)
◆  Operated and performed maintenance on:
●    HPLC (Perkin Elmer Series 200 & Flexar UHPLC)
●    Millipore Direct 16 water system
●    AutoTitrator
●    Gerhardt Dumatherm
◆  Supervised vetting of and major maintenance by contractors for annual calibrations and waste hauls.
◆  Developed and revised SOPs, methodologies, and method validation protocols.
◆  Trained fellow employees in lab methodologies and use of laboratory equipment.
◆  Conducted sensory analysis as interim lead of the stability program.

Analytical Chemist

Laurie Brier

English

Manager – Analytical Laboratory

Manager – Quality Assurance

Laurie is an extremely dedicated and competent individual. Her work, while technically demanding, was excellent.

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