Jacob Foster
Ventura,CA
Summary
Detail oriented laboratory scientist with new product development experience in the filtration and bioscience industry. Proficient in running analytical instrumentation, performing root cause analysis, authoring reports with experimental results, and presenting findings to diverse stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scientist 1
Parker Hannifin, Bioscience and Water Filtration Division
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for performing root cause analysis on returned sensor products and transferring the results into customer facing reports.
- Regularly provide laboratory expertise in A3 problem solving activities to drive down COPQ and improve functionality of existing sensor products.
- In charge of regularly performing membrane characterization techniques (SEM, water flow rate, air permeability, tensile strength) to support new product development efforts.
- In charge of providing key support in the development of new sensor products by designing and executing studies, performing data analysis, running inert atmosphere organic syntheses, and presenting results in regular report-out meetings to a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Responsible for performing validations of lab equipment, manufacturing processes, and testing methods using IQ/OQ/PQ and Gage R&R.
- Tasked with using GDP and GLP to write and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and forms for equipment and processes in a lab environment.
- In charge of coordinating directly with vendors to schedule routine maintenance on analytical equipment and to purchase new equipment when necessary.
- Perform quality assurance testing on customer product (metal extractables and endotoxin) and complete batch records.
- Other tasks assigned include: filter autopsy investigations, filter integrity testing, environmental monitoring og ISO Class 6/7 cleanrooms, and training new users of equipment.
Laboratory Intern
Parker Hannifin, Bioscience and Water Filtration Division
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated, troubleshooted, and maintained ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC-MS
- Performed sample prep, extraction, analysis, and reporting of bacterial endotoxin testing via LAL
- Assisted with environmental monitoring of ISO class 6/7 cleanrooms by performing non-viable particulate sampling and analysis.
Research Assistant
CSUCI Chemistry Department, Dr. Ahmed Awad
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted inert atmosphere organic synthesis of nucleoside analogues.
- Synthesized molecules were purified using column chromatography and CombiFlash.
- Reaction products were characterized using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry -
California State University Channel Islands
05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Minitab Statistical Software
- Java
- LIMS
- Report Writing
- Presenting Results
- Analytical Chemistry
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Safety processes and procedures
- IQ/OQ/PQ
Certification
- Understanding and Operating GC by Crawford Scientific, 05/2022
- Practical GC-MS by Crawford Scientific, 05/2022
- Initial Biosafety Training by CITI Program, 02/2023
- ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Training by BSI, 12/2023
Timeline
Scientist 1
Parker Hannifin, Bioscience and Water Filtration Division
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
CSUCI Chemistry Department, Dr. Ahmed Awad
08.2022 - 05.2023
Laboratory Intern
Parker Hannifin, Bioscience and Water Filtration Division
01.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry -
California State University Channel Islands
- Understanding and Operating GC by Crawford Scientific, 05/2022
- Practical GC-MS by Crawford Scientific, 05/2022
- Initial Biosafety Training by CITI Program, 02/2023
- ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Training by BSI, 12/2023
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