ROBERT MAY
Dayton
Summary
Results-driven scientist with a robust background in research and development, specializing in data analysis, experimental design, and advanced laboratory techniques. Six years of experience at Patheon Pharmaceuticals as an R&D Scientist II, contributing to Pharmaceutical Development Services within a cGMP/cGLP controlled environment. Proven ability to adapt to evolving project needs while fostering team collaboration to deliver impactful solutions. A solid foundation in biotechnology, complemented by extensive experience in corporate operations and management, enhances the capability to bridge scientific expertise with strategic business insights.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scientist II
Patheon Pharmaceuticals ( A Thermo-Fisher Scientific Company)
09.2019 - Current
- Developed innovative experimental protocols enhancing research efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyzed complex data sets using advanced statistical software to drive research conclusions.
- Mentored junior scientists, fostering skills development and promoting collaborative research efforts.
- Led cross-functional teams on high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
- Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, guaranteeing reliability of research outcomes.
- Mentored junior scientists, elevating overall expertise within team.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
Quality Control Chemist
Advanced Testing Laboratory
05.2013 - Current
- Primarily performing routine chromatography and advanced wet chemistry, quantitative and qualitative, USP/EP/FCC compendia, ASTM, AOCS, validated and client method analyses for regulated, non-regulated, active and excipient, raw material, intermediate, stability samples and final products.
- Additionally exceeding primary responsibilities role for current client validation project.
- Execute qualifications as assigned.
- Predominantly selected to support microbiology, bio-analytical projects, and analysis within an aseptic environment intermittently. Aid QA documentation as needed.
Temporary Quality Control Analyst
Aptalis Pharma
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Provided exceptional performance testing products at varying manufacturing stages, including stability in adherence to USP-NF compendium monographs, SOPs, and approved test methods.
- Participated in Validation protocols conforming to FDA 21 CFR; 210, 211 and varying regulation sub parts.
- Provided additional manufacturing support via visual inspections, product sampling, and trace analysis for changing API and detergents.
- Executed USP compendium/monograph test procedures for manufacturing by qualitative and quantitative, reporting test results for intermediate, finished, and stability products adhering to FDA regulation and cGLP requirements using GC, IC, (ID/FT)-IR Spectroscopy, UV/Vis, and additional analytical instrumentation.
- Employed chromatography, spectroscopy and spectrophotometry techniques.
- Prepared stock, working standards, dissolution media, and other solutions.
- Performed assays, titration, LOD procedures, and wet chemistry.
- Visual inspections, API and detergent trace analysis, some by colorimetric comparator for LOQ determination.
- Provided training of newly hired chemists within (QC) group for sustained release, sieve analysis, polyethylene content exploiting attributes of solvents, and solid percent within solvents.
- Perform quarterly Repeatability and Eccentricity Calibrations for Facility Analytical Balances. (RDA/RM/QC/Micro), and various other instrumentation and equipment.
Research Development and Analytical Intern
Aptalis Pharma
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Delivered accurate and concise project research and executed investigative PowerPoint presentation to company location and executive staff.
- Delegated to numerous assignments for interaction and involvement with USP-NF compendium, monographs, Compendia procedures and methods.
- Introduction to specialized instrumentation.
- Conduct experimental analysis; providing presentation to RDA group, employing vortex dynamics in investigation affecting extraction efficiencies in solution.
- Outstanding writing and summary; investigation clear, concise, yet interesting, not too many people have writing talent were commented remarks.
- Recruited into Heavy Metals group to examine and PowerPoint presentation to Senior leaders of RDA, QA, QC, RM, and Microbiology, including two Senior Chemists primary for Heavy Metals, Vandalia, OH, detailing monograph changes, compliances, explain new test procedures, time frame for alignment, comparative quantitative cost analysis, and supported recommendation.
- One of the best presentations created; outstanding work were remarked.
- Studied 'Practical HPLC Method Development' by authors: Lloyd R. Snyder, Joseph J. Kirkland, and Joseph L. Glajch
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Dayton, OH01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08-2021
No degree completed - undefined
Wright State University
Fairborn, OH08.1989
Skills
- Dependability and reliability
- An ability to adapt to change, isolate obstacles, overcome adversity, and persist to achieve success
- Proven repeatability to maintain accuracy and effectiveness for extended periods of time
- A history of effective management and support of long term projects to a positive conclusion
- A capacity to learn, apply and master new techniques rapidly
- A delineating nature of questioning toward predetermination and resolution of probable and possible problematic concerns prior to process execution
- Discernment to accurately interpret and successfully execute written direction
- An aptitude for concise writing
Accomplishments
- Multiple client recognitions for notification toward observations of atypical material characteristics prior to possible and confirmed OOS analysis.
- A continuing acceleration of performance, significantly below laboratory average, for assigned preventable OOS and unplanned deviations, following an initially ratio of 0.3422% (5/1461 Tests 7/11/12 to 02/08/2015).
- Natural mechanical ability has proven financially beneficial currently and to previous employers.
- No missed work driving over 100 miles daily M-F, occasionally (S), (Dayton to Cincinnati) 05/2013 to current.
Affiliations
Nominated, Sept. 2011; National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma, Alpha, Pi.
Certification
Certifications; cGMP, Ralph Anderson (Anderson Consultants); cGLP; Deborah Hoffer (Rogosin Institute).
Awards
Selected for Bio-Ohio 2 year non-entitlement Scholarship, Dean's List, Wal-Mart Scholarship, Nominated, Sept. 2011; National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma, Alpha, Pi., Letter of Recommendation: Susan Luken, Head of Biotechnology program at Sinclair Community College, Letter of Recommendation: Michael Canestero, Chairman for Chemistry at Sinclair Community College
Honorary assignments
1st Analyst, Assay and Impurities testing for MK-4482 (Molnupiravir) and accepting responsibility for timely testing of continuing lots.
Supported testing for a 2nd reputable pharmaceutical company, testing lead lead to manufacturing of a broader spectrum drug effective against SARS-CoV-2 and other more diminished variants.
Timeline
Scientist II
Patheon Pharmaceuticals ( A Thermo-Fisher Scientific Company)
09.2019 - Current
Quality Control Chemist
Advanced Testing Laboratory
05.2013 - Current
Temporary Quality Control Analyst
Aptalis Pharma
06.2012 - 04.2013
Research Development and Analytical Intern
Aptalis Pharma
01.2012 - 06.2012
No degree completed - undefined
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
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