Colette R. Griffin
Morrisville,NC
Summary
Extensive experience in chemistry research with focus on analytical testing and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in project management and enhancing team efficiency through effective training of junior staff. Ensured quality assurance in laboratory operations, contributing to overall operational excellence.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Agricultural Research Chemist III
BASF
RTP, USA
07.1990 - 01.2026
- Assist in procurement of laboratory consumables and critical reagents required for startup activities.
- Prepare chemical reagents and solutions needed for testing.
- Perform sample preparations, extractions, and analyses.
- Determine and set up instruments, materials, and apparatus.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments, and document maintenance activities.
- Conduct routine and non-routine studies using GC/MS, LC/MS, and other instrumental methods to characterize and identify unknown compounds in sample extracts.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, operating instrumentation required for specific tests, including GC, LC, GC/MS, LC/MS, pH, and UV/VIS.
- Observe applicable regulatory compliance requirements on study and report design, data recording, and laboratory operations.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety documentation; monitor supply levels, and initiate re-orders.
- Develop and validate analytical (GC and HPLC) and cross-contamination methods.
- Coordinate and execute training and method transfer activities for instruments, including GC, HPLC, and other chemistry-based platforms.
- Actively participate in audits, quality initiatives, and cross-functional projects with site or global impact.
- Review third-party laboratory investigations and protocols.
- Communicate study updates, deviations, troubleshoot workflow challenges, and ensure accurate data hand-offs between research units.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with site teams to implement work orders and preventative maintenance systems for laboratory equipment.
- Contribute to training and mentoring junior staff, students, and visiting scholars in standard laboratory practices and compliance procedures.
- Review and contribute to validation documentation to support onboarding of equipment and computerized systems.
- Draft, revise, and review technical and quality documentation, such as SOPs, test methods, technical assessments, validation reports, trend reports, and safety evaluations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of industry regulations, data integrity, and compliance standards.
- Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocations.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina, NC 01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina, NC 08.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
- Stability testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Data integrity and documentation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Technical report writing
- Data analysis
- Experimental design
- Analytical chemistry (chromatography focus)
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Team collaboration
- Reagent and sample preparation
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Batch record analysis
- Analytical method development and validation
- Instrument calibration
- Chemical characterization
- Laboratory safety practices
- Microsoft 365
- Mathematical skills
- Data collection systems
Timeline
Master of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina Central University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina Central University
08.2006 - 05.2009
Agricultural Research Chemist III
BASF
07.1990 - 01.2026