Eduardo Montes Trujillo
Research And Development Chemist
Cincinnati,OH.
Summary
Driven Research Chemist offering experience in preparing chemical characterization reports following ISO 10993-18. Gifted in successfully planning and performing E&L internal tests, documenting results and producing detailed reports with findings. Driven to consistently adhere to testing protocols as well as US and European regulations for medical device safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST
ETHICON
CINCINNATI, OH
04.2019 - Current
- Support the material characterization and documentation needs for J&J Medical Devices.
- Interpretation of internal / external chemical characterization lab reports to support toxicology risk assessments.
- Providing data quality assessments for laboratory evaluations and reports.
- Developing internal lab testing to support toxicological or general material evaluations.
- Creating / maintaining the chemical library within the materials database (e.g Project Galileo).
- Supporting various chemistry lab tests and required training of R&D Materials and R&D team members.
- Developing white papers to support Biocompatibility , R&D Materials, EPC&S and chemical characterization efforts for MDR.
- Develop chemical characterization criteria and support Biocompatibility efforts in material research, compliance, and testing following ISO 10993.
- Support Toxicologists in chemical research, including analysis, reports, memos, and discussion with external laboratories and partners for FDA 510k submissions.
- Develop Materials Characterization laboratory processes through wet chemistry, Raman, FTIR, XRF, GC-MS and external programs to expedite analyses and determinations.
- Perform validation of methods of the above listed equipment; train personnel in this equipment as the SME; maintain training records and logbooks.
- Perform literature searches on material compositions and chemical analyses.
- Be available for expert review of chemistry data as needed for EPC&S.
- Executing chemistry evaluations of product inquiries
- Developing and implementing strategies regarding the expansion of organic materials testing.
- Supporting critical R&D Materials team functions such as material selection, and component stability.
- Being responsible for R&D Materials-centric equipment applications, training, and maintenance, e.g. FTIR, XRF, Raman, etc.
- Supporting other J&J MD businesses as needed and promoting the multi-discipline R&D Materials initiatives.
- Creating strategies to develop new materials that proactively respond to pending chemical regulations and customer concerns.
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHEMIST
COCA-COLA
CINCINNATI, OH
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Plan, control and execute the delivery of the daily blend requirements for production through the scheduling , ordering, and manufacturing of full goods from concentrate with adherence to the quality specification requirements independently.
- Order and maintain concentrate, sugar, and other ingredient materials, as required.
- Maintain blending and product transfer equipment sanitation requirements to ensure system-wide conformance to quality and sanitation standards.
- Oversight and maintenance of analytical equipment in lab.
Quality Control Chemist
SHEPHERD CHEMICAL ( Contract Role )
Cincinnati, OH
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.
- Monitored reactions of transition metals using nitric acid at a full scale manufacture level.
- Directed raw material product to appropriate testing areas upon arrival to site; Evaluated samples, test orders and requests for completeness and integrity of raw materials and finished products.
- Received and set up pH, titration and atomic absorption analysis for lab technician for overnight testing; Performed data entry with extreme accuracy and attention to detail.
Research Assistant
PROCTER AND GAMBLE ( Contract Role )
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted Principal Investigator in analysis of exploratory formulas on whitening and staining of teeth.
- Organized and directed a panel for collection of samples required for method analysis.
- Collected, organized and presented data to the PI. Organized, cleaned and helped wit maintenance of BSL 2 laboratory.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
Laboratory Analyst
PROCTER AND GAMBLE ( Contract Role)
Cincinnati, OH
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Supported finished products laboratory in sample analysis in GMP environment.
- Samples were tested, data recorded and reported in timely manner through electronic notebook and LIMS system in order to meet metrics and deadlines.
- Trained in 20 different methods such as ISE robot titration, HPLC, and GC in order to maintain efficiency of laboratory.
- Trained multiple individuals in pH, pH titrator, appearance and stability methods in order to improve laboratory efficiency.
Research Assistant
CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Cincinnati, OH
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted in the research of Wnt signaling pathway on a knockout gene mouse model and its significance on tracheomalacia in newborns.
- Research expanded to BMP modulators and was assigned to all imaging due to my quick grasp of the equipment and interpretation of results.
- Maintained the laboratory clean and safe, while also keeping a record of all solutions in the laboratory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 09.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
DNA isolation, Gel electrophoresis, PCR, Atomic absorption spectroscopy , Western Blot, Affinity chromatography, Ion exchange chromatography, HPLC calibration and maintenance, refractometer maintenance, Immunoprecipitation, Wide-field microscope, Stability and appearance, pH meter, Titrator pH, DMA 4500 Anton Paar, Hach DR3900, Robotic Titration, Ion selective electrode, Metrohm Titrator calibration and maintenance, hazardous chemicals, Plasmid prep, Optical microscopy, luciferase reporter assays, whole mount in situ hybridizations Replica plating, White light system, Preparing media and buffer, Knowledge of HACCP and GMPs and GLPs, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Agilent Open Lab, Chromeleon CDS, FTIR, XRF, SEM-EDX, GCMS ChemStation and MassHunter
Analyzing data
Experiment planning
Performing experiments
Preparing reports
Python and multiple data and chemistry packages for data analysis
ISO 10993 expertise
Development of internal Extractables and Leachables database
Timeline
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST
ETHICON
04.2019 - Current
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHEMIST
COCA-COLA
07.2018 - 04.2019
Quality Control Chemist
SHEPHERD CHEMICAL ( Contract Role )
02.2018 - 05.2018
Research Assistant
PROCTER AND GAMBLE ( Contract Role )
05.2016 - 12.2017
Laboratory Analyst
PROCTER AND GAMBLE ( Contract Role)
05.2016 - 12.2017
Research Assistant
CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
University of Cincinnati
09.2010 - 05.2015