Christopher Lawler
Academic Mentor
Bend,OR
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with a diverse set of knowledge and skills in the fields of pharmaceutical formulation and product development, STEM education, and financial management. A life-long learner pursuing a career that seeks to advance scientific understanding and strengthens my community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Lead Academic Mentor
Central Oregon Tutoring
Bend, OR
Sep.2011 - Current
- Created a small group learning program to reduce the per student cost of academic mentorship by over 70%
- Implemented a dynamic approach to academic mentorship emphasizing time management, goal-oriented planning, and conceptual learning
Bookkeeper
Bend Dutch Property Management
Bend, OR
Jul.2019 - Nov.2022
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts/payments.
- Tracked expenses and income while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies.
Formulation and Product Development Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Bend, OR
Jun.2017 - Jul.2020
- Over 6,000 hours conducting solid dosage formulation
- Experience with a diverse set of techniques including spray dried dispersion, microchip tableting and capsule development, wet and dry granulation, thin film freezing, hot melt extrusion, solubility testing, analytical testing, design of experiment, and report writing
- Last 3 months included record productivity in our lab achieved at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
Executive Director
Central Oregon Peace Network
Jun.2009 - Feb.2015
- Increased annual budget by more than 125% by diversifying funding sources
- Coordinated staff to carry out community engagement and educational initiatives
- Exceeded membership growth targets every year
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
2016
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Hard worker who thrives in team-oriented environments
- Protein and DNA isolation
- PCR and microbial assay development
- Great organization and time management
- 12 years academic mentorship experience
- 5 years lab experience across industry and academia
Timeline
Bookkeeper - Bend Dutch Property Management
Jul.2019 - Nov.2022
Formulation and Product Development Technician II - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Jun.2017 - Jul.2020
Founder and Lead Academic Mentor - Central Oregon Tutoring
Sep.2011 - Current
Executive Director - Central Oregon Peace Network
Jun.2009 - Feb.2015
Oregon State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology
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