Keith Crosby
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Results-driven technical director with extensive experience in mass spectrometry and chromatography. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and implement robust QA/QC systems, ensuring analytical precision and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner-Technical Director
Synergistic Pesticide Laboratory, LLC
Portland, Oregon
03.2007 - Current
- Developed all methodologies for pesticide analyses using LC/MS/MS, GC/MS/MS, and GC/MS ion trap and updated methodologies annually
- Developed and oversaw extraction techniques for comprehensive pesticide analysis.
- Established QA/QC system compliant with ISO 17025:2017 standards.
- Executed routine and non-routine maintenance on all instrumentation.
- Supervised team performance to enhance productivity and achieve cost savings.
Lab Technician/Analyst
Pacific Agricultural Laboratory
Portland, OR
06.2001 - 02.2007
- Analyst-conducted analysis of Organophosphorous pesticides and Dithiocarbamate fungicides using GC-FPD and analyzed random pesticides via GC-FID, contributing to comprehensive pesticide profiling
- Head Extractionist-developed and optimized extraction techniques for throughput analyses, enhancing accuracy and reliability of results
- Prepared chemical solutions and reagents for various pesticide tests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry
LSU-Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- Experienced and proficient in mass spectrometry theory and application
- Experienced and proficient in Gas Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography(reverse phase and HILIC)
- Excellent at troubleshooting and managing maintenance procedures on laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation
- Extremely competent in designing efficient workflows in the laboratory
Timeline
Owner-Technical Director
Synergistic Pesticide Laboratory, LLC
03.2007 - Current
Lab Technician/Analyst
Pacific Agricultural Laboratory
06.2001 - 02.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Biochemistry
LSU-Shreveport