Joseph O'Donnell
Nazareth,PA
Summary
Highly efficient and motivated individual with more than 20 years of professional laboratory experience. Flexible team player possessing excellent communication skills and a knack for building strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike. Creative problem solver who thrives in a fast paced environment while providing effective solutions to customers. Seeking an opportunity for a sales position working for a global leader in life sciences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist
DSM Nutritional Products, Inc
04.2018 - Current
- Provide critical analytical solutions and quality results for both internal and external customer inquiries
- Manage all communications from numerous North American blend plants including rush requests, customer complaints, and emergency shipment holds, while meeting 100% of deadlines
- Responsible for stationary and chemical stock control of 2 laboratories, as well as creation and execution of all group POs
- Establish new procedures and protocols to increase and advance the current testing portfolio
- Interpret data/results; generate LIMS reports for customers
- Cross-train colleagues on existing vitamin and enzyme methods
Analytical Chemist
DSM Nutritional Products, Inc
07.2003 - 04.2018
- Performed routine and problem-solving analyses on vitamins, enzymes, and carotenoids in complex agricultural, food and pharmaceutical matrices
- Handled customer complaint investigations, and provided analytical support for internal business units
- Kept accurate, reliable records of experimental work performed in accordance with established procedures
- Identified and placed qualified candidates into contract lab assistant positions critical to operational success
- Presented analytical posters at major trade shows
Associate Scientist
Roche Vitamins And Fine Chemicals
09.2000 - 07.2003
- Performed routine analyses using wet chemistry and HPLC to support both Animal and Human Nutrition and Health groups
- Spearheaded the start-up of enzyme analytics within the department
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained all analytical equipment
- Reviewed and modified existing procedures to cut costs, reduce waste, and streamline processes for maximum efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA1998
Skills
- Expert knowledge of various analytical procedures
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to effectively work independently or within a team environment
- Assertive leader and problem solver
- Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Additional Information
Gustav Kaser - sales skills training program designed to serve customers more professionally (Parsippany, NJ)
Phytase analytics presentation to major customers at Novozymes Complex (Franklinton, NC)
Enzyme analytics portion of company sales pitch to land large customer (Quebec City, Canada)
Poster presentations at Pittcon and AOAC (Orlando, Denver)
Timeline
Scientist
DSM Nutritional Products, Inc
04.2018 - Current
Analytical Chemist
DSM Nutritional Products, Inc
07.2003 - 04.2018
Associate Scientist
Roche Vitamins And Fine Chemicals
09.2000 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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