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John Van Scoy

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Chemist with a strong focus on processes. Skilled in utilizing aseptic techniques throughout the entire chemical investigation process. Known for hard work and critical, analytical thinking. Proficient in laboratory principles, sample storage, and creative problem-solving. Experienced in analyzing and managing data, generating detailed reports, and using various instruments for accurate and high-quality results. Excellent communication skills and personable nature enable effective work in both team settings and independently. Quick to learn new software, concepts, and techniques, and able to adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, ever-changing environments with professionalism and flexibility.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Mccarthy Chevrolet
01.2024 - Current
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Received shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and safe work environments.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Chemsit III

Excite Pharma Services
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Mentored junior chemists, providing guidance on industry best practices and career development opportunities.
  • Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations.
  • Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of experimental data, contributing to integrity and reproducibility of research findings.

Parts Sales Counter

McCarthy Chevrolet
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Source parts, prepare purchase orders, and procure all necessary tools to ensure timely completion of all vehicular repairs
  • Sort, stock, enter, and update part information in the company's system
  • Interface with Technicians, Service Advisors, and Part Managers to discuss part availability and delays in part shipments
  • Generate detailed monthly reports outlining inventory shortages and overages
  • Promoted from a Shipping and Receiving Clerk (2018) to a Parts Sales Counter (2018 to Present) after driving jobsite safety, organizational cleanliness
  • Perform audits of all newly received parts to assess potential damages and defects of quantity numbers

Associate Chemist

MRIGlobal
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • Utilized various methodologies to develop, test, validate, and demonstrate functionality of all novel client devices
  • Modernized and submitted standard operating procedures (SOPs) with the aim of ensuring current documentation of every lab process
  • Analyzed and entered chemical data into the LIMS
  • Produce and streamlined detailed reports that outline peer reviews, methods utilized, issues encountered, and overall client results
  • Communicated analytical deviations and program delays to the PM and QA Officer
  • Promoted from Assistant Chemist (2004 - 2006) to an Associate Chemist (2006 - 2013) after exhibited exceptional
  • Served as a Trainer; instructed new staff on precise equipment use, data processing, and report generation
  • Acted as a Participant; contributed to client meetings and presentations
  • Functioned as an integral team member; develop, implement, and execute a test plan that was aimed at meeting clients' requirements and expectations
  • Employed wide-ranging skills to identify needed SOPs, conduct routine instrument maintenance, and perform related troubleshooting techniques
  • Facilitated the timely completion of a program that included performing a double extraction of samples using two different techniques for a side by side comparison
  • Despite having extra time, analysis was completed within normal timeframe

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Hons)

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
01.2004

Skills

  • Project/Program Management
  • Data Acquisition & Analysis
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Research & Development
  • Product Testing & Validation
  • Product Development
  • Process Improvement
  • GC-MS Methodology
  • Laboratory Protocols
  • Equipment/Instrument Maintenance
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Corrective Actions
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Critical & Analytical Thinking
  • Data Management
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Interpersonal & Presentation Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking & Prioritization
  • Written & Oral Communication
  • MS Office Suite
  • Agilent Chemstation
  • ChemTOF
  • Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Multi-Dimensional Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (MDGC/MS)
  • Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GS/MS)
  • Gas Chromatography/Time-of-Flight-Mass Spectrometry (GS/TOF-MS)
  • Good manufacturing practices
  • Time management
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Records review
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Certificates of analysis generation
  • Microsoft office
  • Data documentation

Career Experience

  • Shipping and Receiving Clerk, McCarthy Chevrolet, January 2024 to present: Responsible for all incoming shipments. Ensure all parts on an invoice are accounted for, if not notify the Parts Manager of the shortages. Place all incoming parts in their respective location so be can be pulled to complete repairs. perform random inventory counts and notify the Parts Manager of difference is the computer system to the physical count on hand. Prepare new stock with a shelf location in the computer system. Help with yearly inventory cycle count.
  • Chemist III, Excite Pharma Services, June 2022, January 2024: Stayed current with all relevant SOP's. Coordinated with Quality Assurance in the review of others work. Became a Qualified Peer Reviewer to sign off on documentation in place of Quality Assurance. This included being the final signature for Certificate of Analysis (COA), Stability Reports, and Final Client Reports. Final signature for preventative maintenance reports for all instrumentation. Preformed routine sample analysis on various instruments and prepared laboratory notebook for peer review.
  • Parts Sales Counter, McCarthy Chevrolet, Lee's Summit, MO, June 2018, June 2022: Source parts, prepare purchase orders, and procure all necessary tools to ensure timely completion of all vehicular repairs. Sort, stock, enter, and update part information in the company's system. Interface with Technicians, Service Advisors, and Part Manager to discuss part availability and delays in part shipments. Promoted from Shipping and Receiving Clerk (2018) to a Parts Sales Counter (2018 to 2022).
  • Stay at Home Dad, April 2013, June 2018
  • Associate Chemist, MRIGlobal, Kansas City, MO, July 2024, April 2023: Utilized various methodologies to develop, test, validate, and demonstrate functionality of all novel client devices. Modernized and submitted standard operating procedures (SOPs) with the aim of ensuring current documentation of every lab process. Analyzed and entered chemical data into the LIMS. Produce and streamlined detailed reports that outline peer reviews, methods utilized, issues encountered, and overall client results., Communicated analytical deviations and program delays to Program Managers and the Quality Assurance Officer. Promoted from Assistant Chemist (2004 - 2006) to an Associate Chemist (2006 - 2013) after exhibiting exceptional performance. Served as a Trainer; instructed new staff on precise equipment use, data processing, and report generation. Contributed in preparing presentations for client meetings. Functioned as an integral team member to develop, implement, and execute a test plan that was aimed at meeting clients' requirements and expectations. Employed wide-ranging skills to identify needed SOPs, conduct routine instrument maintenance, and perform related troubleshooting techniques.

Affiliations

Member, Alumni Board, University of Missouri Kansas City

Area Of Expertise

Project/Program Management, Data Acquisition & Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Research & Development, Product Testing & Validation, Product Development, Process Improvement, GC-MS Methodology, Laboratory Protocols, Equipment/Instrument Maintenance, Complex Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Corrective Actions, Regulatory Compliance, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Data Management, Reporting & Documentation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Interpersonal & Presentation Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Multitasking & Prioritization, Written & Oral Communication, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Agilent Chemstation, ChemTOF, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Multi-Dimensional Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (MDGC/MS), Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GS/MS), Gas Chromatography/Time-of-Flight-Mass Spectrometry (GS/TOF-MS)

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Mccarthy Chevrolet
01.2024 - Current

Chemsit III

Excite Pharma Services
06.2022 - 01.2024

Parts Sales Counter

McCarthy Chevrolet
01.2018 - 01.2024

Associate Chemist

MRIGlobal
01.2004 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Hons)

University of Missouri - Kansas City
John Van Scoy