Alexander Pitts
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Accomplished scientist specializing in analytical development, validation, and implementation. Thrives in challenging environments, consistently demonstrating creative ingenuity. Proven track record in project management, technical writing, training, mentorship, and supervision.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analytical Scientist
Sterling Pharma Solutions
02.2022 - Current
- Successfully develop innovative methods for demanding applications
- Method Development and Validation, Stability Protocols, Reports, Specification writing
- Chromeleon, Master Control
- Complete assignments on time with immense customer satisfaction
- Mentored junior scientists in essential laboratory techniques, fostering collaborative learning environment within teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation of experimental procedures, results, and conclusions as per regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
- Developed custom analytical methods tailored to specific client needs, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by optimizing and streamlining workflows for various analytical techniques.
Scientist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Manage Stability Programs for clients, ensure client success with on time delivery
- Provide technical assistance and expertise to clients
- Extensive LIMS, Documentum, Trackwise, Excel experience
- Generate Protocols, Reports, Deviations, Set stability into chambers, assist bringing chambers online
- Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
Scientist
Tolmar, Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Troubleshoot analytical methods and determine solutions for quality control
- Provide technical assistance and expertise to quality control
- Develop improved analytical methodologies that consistently perform
- Method Development and Validation for dissolution of novel pharmaceuticals
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
Sr. Analytical Chemist
Mayne Pharma
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Project Management involving interaction with outside customers and ensuring high quality
- Perform HPLC and dissolution testing of complex methods
- Method Development and Validation for dual active pharmaceuticals
- Assist other analyst and involved with training
- Generate protocols, reports, OOS, OOT, deviations, and other documentation from Master Control
- Empower and LIMS power user
- Assisted clients with troubleshooting issues related to analytical testing during technical consultation sessions.
- Developed and optimized sample preparation techniques to ensure accurate results while minimizing potential contamination.
- Performed analysis of pharmaceutical finished products using various methods to test for purity.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
Technician
Mettler Toledo
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Calibrate and maintain balances for companies in Milwaukee and surrounding areas
- Repair balances as necessary
- Assist customers with questions about balances
Scientist II
UPM
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Method Development and Validation for new pharmaceuticals
- Generate protocols, reports, OOS, OOT, deviations, and other documentation from Documentum
AD Team Leader/ AD Chemist
Lannett
12.2008 - 09.2017
- Performed method development and validation on over 20 different methods along 7 product lines
- Development included methods for drug substances, extended and immediate release tablets and capsules, and cleaning validations
- Scheduled team duties and provided training and assistance to group
- Generate protocols, reports, OOS, OOT, and coordinated investigation
- Wrote over 500 SOPs, Methods, and specifications within one year
- Developed and validated over 50 spreadsheets, which included use of basic macros
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Set performance expectations for team members, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Education
BS - Chemistry
University of Missouri St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO05.1992
Skills
- Method development and validation using HPLC, GC, dissolution, particle size, KF, Mass Spec, ICP, AA
- Training and mentoring
- Technical Writing, Chromeleon, Empower, Microsoft, Master Control, Veeva
- Work directly with clients to determine path for successful analytical support
Publications
Synthesis and characterization of 1,9-difluoro-5-methyl-5-phenyl-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,f]silepin, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 499, 1995, 113-121, Joyce Y. Corey, Alexander J Pitts, et al.
Timeline
Senior Analytical Scientist
Sterling Pharma Solutions
02.2022 - Current
Scientist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
Scientist
Tolmar, Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2021
Sr. Analytical Chemist
Mayne Pharma
03.2019 - 06.2020
Technician
Mettler Toledo
04.2018 - 03.2019
Scientist II
UPM
09.2017 - 04.2018
AD Team Leader/ AD Chemist
Lannett
12.2008 - 09.2017
BS - Chemistry
University of Missouri St. Louis
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