JIM F. VOSS
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Seasoned Senior Scientist & Research and Development Chemist with nearly a decade of experience in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA). Extensive experience in project management, analytical chemistry techniques, leading highly productive cross-functional teams, and testing output and making corrections to processes or components for product improvement. Continually exceeds expectations by creating valuable partnerships and works well with people at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers, vendors, and team members. Goal-oriented Chemist offering strong knowledge in chemical compositions and standard testing procedures. Keeps laboratory equipment and instruments in optimal condition. Proactive in ordering supplies, completing inventories and maintaining records.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental/Chemical Laboratory Scientist
Agriculture
08.2021 - Current
- Analyzed air, water, soil, waste, highway construction materials, and agricultural samples to determine levels of compliance with state and federal regulations or applicable specifications
- Responsible for assay of one third of samples received by Pesticide division within twenty-eight days and immediate analysis of all Hemp samples
- Implemented use of approved methods and procedures in analysis of samples, and of Quality Assurance practices and procedures in all analytical and study processes
- Developed methods and procedures needed for laboratory analyses used in determination of quality, formulation standards and compliance where no approved procedures exist
- Planed or aided in planning of special studies requiring collection and analysis of samples leading to protection of public health and environment
- Maintained all equipment related to analysis within laboratory
- Maintained supply inventories necessary to perform all laboratory analyses
- Served as expert witness in interpretation of laboratory analysis enforcement of state and federal regulations
- Evaluated and prepares reports on results of analyses and studies
- Provided consultation on laboratory analyses and studies performed both within and outside of laboratory for development of regulations and compliance standards, or evaluation of environmental situations
- Researched, developed, and assisted in implementation of long-term planning for efficient use of state air, water, land, and agricultural resources
Owner
Voz Life, LLC
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Established company, estimating costs and creating operating budgets and capital expenditure requirements for business
- Monitored cannabis industry to understand purchasing trends and seasonality in retail environments
- Oversaw staffing of company and ensured staff was properly trained for all aspects of their positions, including computer and production skills
- Established data-driven approach to production, inventory, and distribution, while collaborating with Marketing team in developing correct packaging and labeling for cannabis products
- Collaborated with sales to align goals
- Managed laboratory set-up, with goal to be ISO certified by end of 2019, including acquiring Gas Chromatograph, High Performance Liquid Chromatograph, SPR, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscope
- Brought Investors together with laboratory personnel and worked to secure contracts between parties determination of Limit of Quantitation
- Brought Investors together with laboratory personnel and worked to secure contracts between parties
- Regularly used and maintained UV/Vis, FTIR, refractometers, viscometers, and Shore D hardness.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Director
Energy & Environmental Services, Inc
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Acted as QC/QA Director, reporting directly to Vice President, while overseeing day-to-day project activities of Technicians and serving as internal resource for technical information pertaining to science
- Worked with team to conduct analysis related to tolerancing of product fabrication processes and techniques along with potential effects on market/business impact, as well as built collaborated relationships with potential clients to develop product and service value
- Conducted and supervised research, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data toward project direction goals and milestones, while building n-25 sample log of approximately 100 chemistries, creating unique 98 TH percentile QC limits for all outgoing products with COA
- Improved laboratory instrumentation, workflow, and safety by organizing reagent inventory and organizing retention sample storage, as well as ensured quality chemistries by determining all raw material was to specifications
- Collaborated closely with Plant Operations Manager, solving and documenting any problems that arose in plant along with any customer complaints, some of which required significant research
- Designed, supervised, and interpreted quality control equipment, techniques, and protocols, where every sample received basic QC physicals of specific gravity, pH, color, and opacity
- Performed advanced physicals on every new product, for creation of SDS and TDS, with basic physicals plus pour point, flash point, boiling point, burn rate, and extended burn rate, implementing per ASTM protocols and industry standards.
Research and Development Chemist
SensiQ Technologies, Inc
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintained active portfolio of three to four research projects, developing, and evaluating new reactions, catalysts, and processes, finding innovative solutions to challenging chemistry via research, while actively working to optimize and manufacture eight of eighteen sensors the company produced
- Ensured alignment of research goals with current and new growth business objectives, as well as supervised other Chemists and Chemical Engineers to accomplish research tasks and participated in all departmental safety activities
- Received additional responsibilities of QC and Production for Pioneer line of sensors, with calibration requiring instrument calibration, assay development, buffer and sample preparation, and GMP/GLP
- Utilized pseudo clean room for sensor production, inventory, and retention, storing at -40C, with each having their SOP for cleanliness and workflow, as well as produced up to sixty sensors per day, with average of one to four sensor QCs being run and five hundred and thirty sensors produced
- Maintained company's reagent inventory, accounting for controlled substances, following OSHA/EPA requirements, and conducting yearly full accounting while setting-up inventory in company server using Excel, allowing reagent users to update inventory as it was used
- Held company training seminar to teach all employees how to be accountable for reagents used, which reduced personal workload to more QA role regarding inventory, while receiving recognition from Principal Scientist for the user-friendly, time-saving document.
- Maintained regulatory compliance for all projects.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
Intern
SensiQ Technologies, Inc
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Specialized in Surface Plasmon Resonance, supporting a team in R&D and optimization of sensors for the line of SPR instrumentation, the SensiQ along with the Pioneer, while providing instrument maintenance and calibration, assay development, customer service, and GMP/GLP.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Health Science, Biology
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12.2014
Skills
- Assay and method development
- Formulations & Mixing Experience
- Presenting to Clients & Regulatory Authorities
- Passion for Teamwork & Problem-Solving
- ISO-9001 & ISO-17025
- Expert Court Witness
- Experience with UV/VIs, GC-FID, GC-MS, and HPLC
- Ensuring Lab Procedure & SOP Adherence
- Overseeing 3rd Party Testing Protocols
- Qualifying & Testing Mixtures
- Managing Lab Personnel & Resources
- Multi-Tasking & Prioritization Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Veteran – United States Air Force (USAF)
- 500+ Hours as a Volunteer Medic – Health for Friends, a Variety Care acquisition.
- Bricktown Rotary Club Member, former board member
Timeline
Environmental/Chemical Laboratory Scientist
Agriculture
08.2021 - Current
Director
Energy & Environmental Services, Inc
04.2018 - 06.2019
Owner
Voz Life, LLC
07.2017 - 07.2019
Research and Development Chemist
SensiQ Technologies, Inc
12.2014 - 04.2017
Intern
SensiQ Technologies, Inc
05.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Health Science, Biology
University of Central Oklahoma
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