Daniel Bustos
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Results-oriented chemist with proven experience in lab-testing, possessing advanced knowledge of analytical and wet chemistry techniques. Seeking new opportunities to apply skills and contribute to the success of a laboratory.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Analyst II
Glanbia Nutritionals
Carlsbad, California
02.2021 - Current
- Conducts analytical testing for raw vitamin materials and vitamin blends via HPLC/UPLC and ICP-MS at all phases of sample testing (i.e. material/formula evaluation and calculation, sample preparation, analysis, data generation and evaluation, documentation, clean-up and disposal of materials).
- Uses LIMS (Labware 7) to enter and review analytical data in preparation to release product to customers.
- Reviews and approves peers' analytical results.
- Organized and delivered comprehensive training sessions for recent additions to the team regarding lab setup, HPLC, and ICP-MS technologies.
- Efficiently manages inventory and orders lab supplies to optimize operations.
- Conducted root cause investigations to identify suspect/out-of-specification results and implemented necessary corrective actions.
- Ensured compliance with hazardous material management protocols while working alongside Veolia as a third-party collaborator.
Chemistry Technician
Food Safety Net Services California
Fresno, California
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted extraction methods with HPLC to assay various food matrices for multiple contracted companies.
- Conducted analyses through the application of diverse wet chemistry methods including titrations, moisture content assessment, vapor pressure evaluation, and colorimetric assays.
- Entered and approved experimental data into the LIMS database, ensuring accurate records for COAs released to contracted client companies.
- Maintain optimal laboratory conditions for equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate record-keeping during all procedures as per SOP guidelines.
LOGIN TECHNICIAN (SAMPLE RECEIVING/DATA ENTRY)
Food Safety Net Services
Fresno, California
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Efficiently managed the receipt and preparation of samples for analysis in the LIMS database.
- Provided timely assistance to clients regarding sample pick-ups and order inquiries by maintaining regular communication via phone and Outlook emails.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA05-2019
Skills
- ICP-MS (7700 Series Agilent) [MassHunter]
- HPLC (UltiMate 3000 (RS) HPLC Thermo Fisher) [Chromeleon]
- LIMS (Labware 7)
- Inventory Management/Tracking (Ariba,SAP)
- SOP Revisions
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Training Collogues
- Microsoft Outlook/Teams
- Hazardous Waste Management (Veolia)
Timeline
Lab Analyst II
Glanbia Nutritionals
02.2021 - Current
Chemistry Technician
Food Safety Net Services California
06.2020 - 01.2021
LOGIN TECHNICIAN (SAMPLE RECEIVING/DATA ENTRY)
Food Safety Net Services
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Fresno State University
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