Alyssa Daniel
Coralville,IA
Summary
Highly motivated scientist with a background in chemistry and toxicology seeking to further career as an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical sector.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Candidate in Human Toxicology
Gaine Lab - University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
08.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA
- Used LC-MS to analyze metabolomics of suicidality in bipolar individuals
- Utilized biochemical and epigenetic techniques in a mouse model to study the link between pesticides, specifically organophosphates and depression
- Applied biostatistical methods to analyze depression in the Agricultural Health Study cohort
Environmental Specialist
State Hygienic Laboratory
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: State Hygienic Lab at The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA
- Conducted biomonitoring analysis of pesticides in water and urine, as well as phenols in urine by SPE-LC-MS/MS
- Analyze cannabinoids in various matrices of medical cannabis products by HPLC
- Help to develop and validate new methods in collaboration with SHL scientists
- Experience with QA/QC protocols and SOP development
Environmental Analyst
State Hygienic Laboratory
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: State Hygienic Lab at The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA
- Prepared environmental samples via standard EPA methods including EPA549.2, EPA625, EPA3510, and EPA552.3
- Commonly used HPLC for pesticide formulations samples and to measure potency of cannabinoid products
- Routinely used lab techniques including pipetting, pH adjustment, and separatory funnel extraction
- Experience with HPLC, GC-MS, and Titration
Contract Chemist
Apex Systems/Procter and Gamble
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: Apex Systems/Procter and Gamble | Iowa City, IA
- Contract chemist responsible for finished product chromatography testing in the beauty division at Procter and Gamble
- Analytical methods including GC, IC, HPLC, and auto-titration
- Prepared and analyzed samples of various matrices
- Troubleshooting of instrumentation
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of analytical methods and instrumentation
Graduate Student/ Teaching Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: University of Tennessee | Knoxville | Knoxville, TN
- Used Raman spectroscopic techniques including conventional Raman, Surface Enhanced Raman (SERS), and Spatially Offset Raman (SORS) to detect biological analytes at physiological concentration for applications to disease detection and forensics
- Master’s Thesis “Utilization of Various Raman Spectroscopic Techniques for Forensic Science Applications” – successfully defended August 2020
- Graduate Teaching Assistant: Taught General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Honors Chemistry II, and Foundations of Analytical Chemistry; Mentored students and taught them chemistry concepts Head TA for General Chemistry II – responsible for overseeing other TAs, providing instruction to TAs for discussion sessions, leading exam reviews; Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (Fall2019)
Education
PhD - Human Toxicology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2025
M.S. - Analytical Chemistry
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12.2020
B.S. - Chemistry
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA05.2017
Skills
- Chromatographic Techniques (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC, GC-MS, IC)
- Sample Preparation Expertise in Complex Matrices
- Chemical Extractions (SPE, Liquid-Liquid)
- CGMP Lab Experience
- LIMS Software
- Data Analysis Software
- Statistical Analysis
- MatLab, SAS, and R coding
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
State Hygienic Laboratory
06.2022 - Current
PhD Candidate in Human Toxicology
Gaine Lab - University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
08.2021 - Current
Environmental Analyst
State Hygienic Laboratory
10.2020 - 05.2022
Contract Chemist
Apex Systems/Procter and Gamble
06.2020 - 10.2020
Graduate Student/ Teaching Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
08.2017 - 08.2020
M.S. - Analytical Chemistry
University of Tennessee
PhD - Human Toxicology
University of Iowa
B.S. - Chemistry
Saint Ambrose University
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