Abdul Ismail
Louisville,KY
Summary
Reliable and dedicated Certifying Scientist with admirable knowledge of LC-MS/MS and GC operations. I am familiar with Waters, Agilent, Thermo, Shimadzu, and AbSciex analysis software, including Mass Lynx, Mass Hunter, MultiQuant, Insight, Analyst, TraceFinder, Labsolution, and Ascent. I am proficient with maintaining technical proficiency and hands-on troubleshooting and diagnosing LC MS instrument with an extensive experience in chromatography data. I am excellent at multiple tasks while maintaining composure and focus. Seeking position in Certifying Scientist where I can make a positive impact and experience long-term career growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Supervisor-Certifying Scientist
kentuckiana Pain Specialist
07.2023 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of employee attendance and leave requests.
- Assess quality control measures for incoming materials from vendors.
- Investigate potential violations of company policies or labor laws.
- Conduct thorough analysis of drug testing samples for compliance.
- Operate Water Acquity Ultra Performance HPLC equipment to ensure accurate test results.
- Maintain detailed records of sample processing and results documentation.
- Train new staff on laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.
- Review and validate test results for quality assurance purposes.
- Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions to ensure optimal performance.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on machinery and systems for reliability.
- Document repair procedures and maintenance logs for compliance records.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Analyze complex problems and identify root causes of system failures.
- Review safety documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Develop training materials for employees on OSHA standards and safety practices.
- Report CAP and PTI results
- Coordinate document management processes to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Chemist
Biotap Medical
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Reviewing and analyzing LCMS data for a variety of drugs present in urine and oral fluid samples
- Optimize method on Shimadzu LC MS/MS for better chromatography and data intensity
- Ensures drug peak and the ISTD chromatography both meet reporting criteria
- Checking medications for patient samples to help in determining which results are inconsistent
- Hands-on work for troubleshooting instrument and reporting error on software
- Reads and interprets final review of data reports
- Transferring results to LIS
- Perform quality control testing, validating calibrators and controls
- Participate in training and validation of LCMS instruments
- Adhering to confidentiality (HIPAA) requirements
- Participates in result interpretations for providers.
Certifying Scientist
Ameritox Ltd
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Performing final review of drug confirmation data, while comparing the data with the initial screens for accuracy
- Evaluate correlation of screening data and medication listed to the MS data as applicable
- Initiating any corrective action of the analytical data that has been reviewed or found to be inconclusive or incomplete
- Verify and certify MS, GC, and TOF data, with on screens including Lancelot (LIMS), hardcopy data, and worklists and release results for reporting with limitation to methods
- Providing conclusive results to physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Familiar with internal standard, immunoassay, and the instrumentation
- Review and maintains SOPs.
LC MSMS Operator-Initial Data Review
Ameritox
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Perform routine maintenance on instruments such as replenishing solvents, changing columns, cleaning gas nozzles, replacing damaged injection needles, repairing leaks, and disposing of waste
- Fluent with Waters, Agilent, Thermo, Shimadzu, and AbSciex, analysis software including Mass Lynx, Mass Hunter, MultiQuant, TraceFinder SDMS, Labsolution Insight and Ascent
- Assist R&D with alignment and implementation of new assays and methods
- Conduct daily curves and system checks on instruments to ensure consistent and repeatable results
- Troubleshoot instruments to pinpoint the origin of chromatography issues
- Ability to sequence a multitude of batches among various assays in a high-paced environment
- Delegate tasks to fellow lab techs to maximize workplace efficiency
- Provide detailed daily updates of up to 25 instruments to management
- Diagnose instrument errors and execute corrective actions
- Expedition of high-priority samples to minimize TAT
- Regularly appointed to train new hires within my department
- Perform initial review of data
- Determine and reschedule which samples needing to be repeated for poor quality or inconsistent results.
Chemistry Technician-Hamilton/Tecan Operator
Ameritox
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Aliquot patient samples and adds appropriate internal standards
- Extract drugs from sample and load onto appropriate instrument(Tecan, Hamilton, ALD) and sends to LC Department for further analysis
- Maintain and clean laboratory instruments and equipment
- Prepare chemical reagents
- Proficient in basic lab techniques including the use of volumetric and gravimetric measurement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC08.2015
Skills
- LC MS/MS and GC operations
- Waters, Agilent, Thermo, Shimadzu, and AbSciex analysis software including Mass Lynx, Mass Hunter, MultiQuant, Insight, Analyst, TraceFinder, Labsolution, and Ascent
- Technical proficiency and hands-on troubleshooting and diagnosing LC MS instrument
- Extensive experience in chromatography data
- Microsoft Suite Applications
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects on tight deadlines
- Ability to work extended hours both independently and cohesively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Troubleshooting and analysis
- Lab equipment calibration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Data Interpretation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Lab equipment maintenance
Leadership Experience
- Community Activity Coordinator at Mockingbird Indoor Soccer (1/19-12/22)
- Activity Coordinator at ICG, NC (8/15-2/18)
- North Carolina Adult Soccer Association All Stars Soccer Team
- Member of IQT team, Ameritox Ltd.
Timeline
General Supervisor-Certifying Scientist
kentuckiana Pain Specialist
07.2023 - Current
Chemist
Biotap Medical
04.2018 - 07.2023
Certifying Scientist
Ameritox Ltd
10.2017 - 04.2018
LC MSMS Operator-Initial Data Review
Ameritox
08.2015 - 09.2017
Chemistry Technician-Hamilton/Tecan Operator
Ameritox
02.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of North Carolina at Greensboro