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Joshua Chavez

Reynoldsburg

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemist II

Battelle Memorial Institute
03.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Health – Life Science Research/High Containment Chemistry
  • Responsible for leading efforts involving GC-FID, -FPD, method development, sample extraction and analysis, interpretation of results and analytical data reporting to support in vivo and in-vitro studies
  • Provide analytical support via GC-FPD for inhalation studies
  • Prepare schedule estimates on proposed projects for chemistry
  • Ensure compliance to in-house specifications and Good Laboratory Practices
  • Provide accurate and timely documentation to ensure Chemical Agent accountability
  • Develop and validate methods to quantify small molecules in matrices in support of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) studies

CBRNE Bioscience Researcher

Battelle Memorial Institute
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: CBRNE Bioscience Center
  • Lead, coordinated, and executed multiple field-testing events for the detection of explosives via canine
  • Produced reports highlighting field test results submitted to clients
  • Served as a key member of Battelle’s detector testing team. Report results to higher levels inside Battelle.
  • Periodically submit internal research and development (IR&D) proposals to Battelle’s technical counsel and management
  • Performed cost analysis and technical writing for proposals
  • Performed intelligence analysis and data mining for the intelligence community in preparing for and countering CBRNE threats

CBRNE Threat Assessment Researcher

Battelle Memorial Institute
06.2013 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: CBRNE Defense, Threat Assessment
  • Assisted in the synthesis of a library of peptides adducted to organophosphates of interest
  • Utilized semi-preparative chromatography techniques to isolate compounds from impurities
  • Developed methods for LC-MS/MS analysis
  • Provides LC-MS support for the synthesis team
  • Experience in the operation and maintenance of numerous Waters purification and mass spectrometric systems
  • Performed sample preparation and analyte extraction for analysis on LC-MS/MS systems
  • Conducted analysis and interpretation of data utilizing LC-MS/MS systems

Bioanalytical Chemist

Charles River
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Conducted sample preparation and analysis of bioanalytical assays under GLPs and Charles River SOPs.
  • Supported method development, validation, and sample analysis utilizing LC-MS/MS systems.
  • Delivered quantitation reports promptly to principal investigators.

Education

M.S. - Organic Chemistry

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
12.2011

B.S. - Chemistry

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM
05.2009

Skills

  • Gas chromatography and LC-MS/MS
  • Method development and SOP creation
  • Technical and scientific documentation
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Cost assessment
  • ISO 9001 compliance
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
  • Equipment maintenance and fieldwork
  • Aerosol science expertise
  • DoD secret clearance
  • Personal reliability program
  • Pivot table proficiency

Timeline

Chemist II

Battelle Memorial Institute
03.2022 - Current

CBRNE Bioscience Researcher

Battelle Memorial Institute
04.2018 - 03.2022

CBRNE Threat Assessment Researcher

Battelle Memorial Institute
06.2013 - 04.2018

Bioanalytical Chemist

Charles River
09.2011 - 06.2013

M.S. - Organic Chemistry

The University of Akron

B.S. - Chemistry

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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