Brian Gillease
Summary
Experienced professional with 9+ years in the drug testing industry, specializing in LC/MS and GC/MS techniques and automation instrumentation. Demonstrates a focused and determined approach to work, ensuring precise and dependable results. Recognized for commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Scientist 3
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Establish daily priorities and adjust schedules as needed to sustain laboratory performance and minimize disruption
- Prepare and test working calibration standards, working internal standards and in-house quality controls
- Perform annual assay verifications with strict adherence to SOPs to maintain quality
- Oversee QA/QC on assigned assays to ensure nothing is expired and address any biases or issues that arise over the course of the month
- Execute all Scientist I and 2 tasks.
Forensic Scientist 2
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Train entry-level and current technicians on LC/MS/MS and GC/MS maintenance, troubleshooting, results processing, data interpretation, and sample preparation
- Learn and implement some advanced troubleshooting techniques, such as syringe and tubing changing
- Reschedule loads that fail to meet acceptability criteria as defined by SOPs
- Execute all Scientist I tasks.
Forensic Scientist 1
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Perform daily preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting, as needed, on LC/MS/MS and GC/MS instruments
- Perform LC/MS/MS and GC/MS confirmation testing on urine, blood and oral fluid specimens with strict adherence to SOPs via various extraction techniques
- Perform daily and weekly preventive Hamilton and TECAN Maintenance and prepare urine samples for automated sampling
- Analyze the results of calibration standards, quality controls, and specimens for accuracy; taking appropriate action when necessary as defined by SOPs
- Interpret processed specimens in accordance with SOPs to validate results and ensure quality is maintained prior to release by certification department; enter processed specimens' results into LIMS system
- Maintain proper chain of custody and adhere to company SOPs
- Support and sustain high productivity to ensure swift TAT and customer satisfaction, while maintaining strict quality standards
- Calibrate pipettes quarterly to verify proper volume is pipetted, in accordance with SOPs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry -
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05.2015
Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Workflow Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Analytical Techniques
- Process Improvement
- Data Interpretation
- HPLC Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Control
Timeline
Forensic Scientist 3
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Forensic Scientist 2
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2022
Forensic Scientist 1
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry -
York College of Pennsylvania
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