David Beda

• Referee Judo Matches
• Variety of levels from local to national tournaments
• Assist with medical emergencies

• Worked in the formulation department on a long acting, subcutaneous, anti-parasiticide injectable
• Performed a variety of experiments in the lab: Miscibility, Viscosity, BET validation, depot formation, drug product development, aseptic filtration, long term studies(aged samples, exposure to cold temperatures etc.):

- Tested miscibility of different excipient lots and manufacturers in order to determine which was best for our product, compiled/presented results into ternary diagrams

- Used viscometer to test the viscosity of aged samples and different formulations, compared findings with known syringeability values

- Made medications in the lab using excipients and raw API

- Tested the behavior of various depot formulations in aqueous solvents(PBS)

- Learned to aseptically filter formulations in a sterile environment

- Challenged with creating my own experiments and pitching the experiments to higher level scientists

• Versatile laboratory experience: Knowledge of lab safety, procedures, labeling, and lab notebooking/documentation
• Experience with machines: Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Viscometer, Autoclave
• Presentation and Excel Experience:

- Created powerpoint presentations based on scientific findings to present at weekly project meetings

- Used excel to compile and present data in ways that all members of the team, regardless of department and scientific background, can understand

• Worked closely with many different departments, got a grasp as to how interlinked and complex the pharma field is
• Worked closely with the packaging development co-op on multiple different projects:

- Gained insight and knowledge on drug packaging and delivery systems

- Understand the importance of compatibility between the drug formulation and the packaging materials

• Experience with various packaging tests:

- Syringeability(needles/syringes), tensile testing(tubing), compatibility testing of different plastics in formulation

• Wrote in-depth lab reports summarizing experiments and their results

• Monitor Pool Visitors
• Assist with Disputes
• Perform water/chemical tests

• Learned basic theory, trend analysis, operation, maintenance and calibration of thermal analytical instruments
• Worked on multiple projects identifying and fixing issues with finished products or products in development
• Raw materials testing
• Experience with instruments: Flashpoint Tester, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Thermal Gravimetric Analyzer
• Presented to clients using Powerpoint presentations
• Experience compiling data in excel

• Assist with medical emergencies
• Monitor Pool Visitors
• Interact with Patrons

• Over 100 volunteer hours
• Volunteered on the Oncology floor
• Assisted nurses
• Interacted with patients
• Filed and organized paperwork