Romeo Verno
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Analytical chemist with a passion for chemistry and plants, seeking a role that merges both interests. Experienced in optimizing chromatograph methods, extracting, separating, and purifying chemicals, maintaining analytical instruments, and processing biochemical assays. Collaborative team player with leadership skills and a quick learner when faced with challenges. Excited to contribute to company success by following standard operating procedures to ensure accurate, statistically verified results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Grossing Technician
Quest Diagnotics
05.2024 - Current
- Performed detailed macroscopic examination and dissection of tissue specimens.
- Prepared medical tissue samples for histological processing, ensuring accurate orientation and submission.
- Maintained meticulous records as well as a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Office Manager
Dr. Verno Chiropractic
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Chemist I
Dioxide Materials
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for the synthesis of polymer along with its reaction components
- QC testing using GC and NMR
- 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.
- Additional responsibilities include:
- Copolymer synthesis and functionalization; Side chain synthesis; Polymer Membrane production; Electrolyzer assembly and testing; Acid/Base neutralization and distillation
Head Researcher
NMU
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Overseen by Dr. Alex Wilson (alexawil@nmu.edu)
- - Hemp was grown and then extracted with five separate methods
- - Each Method was conducted with three separate solvents
- - A method was optimized on a Shimadzu GC-710 Gas Chromatograph/FID using standards in order to test the extracts for cannabinoid concentrations
- - Winterization method used to measure fat and lipid contents
- Effect of Polarity and Temperature on Cannabinoid Extraction Yield
Head Formulator/Quality Assurance
Lexington Processing
11.2020 - 01.2021
- - Use of a 310-MM Gas Chromatograph/FID by SRI Instruments to test cannabinoid concentrations and residual solvents
- - Product development and formulation involving CBD Isolate
- - Micro-emulsification experience
Head Researcher
Northern Michigan University
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Overseen by Dr. Heng-Hsuan Chu (hchu@nmu.edu)
- - Tomatoes grown from seed and sprayed with separate foliar applications
- - Groups compared by leaf number, leaf surface area, and meristem height
- Foliar Spray Application Testing
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NMU
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Overseen by Dr. Lesley Putman (lputman@nmu.edu)
- - Harvested enzymes excreted from lab-grown Bluestem seeds
- - Formed broths of enzymes and bisphenol A (BPA)
- - Cryogenically froze the mixtures at different incubation times
- - Analyzed the products of digestion using GC-MS
- Impact of Bluestem Seed on BPA Decomposition
Assistant Product Formulator
CBceuticals
05.2016 - 06.2018
- - Assistance in product development
- - Manufacture of CBD-containing products (i.e., vapes and salves)
Education
B.S. - Analytical Chemistry
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI01.2021
A.S. - General Chemistry
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL01.2018
FCSSGA Leadership Certification - Project Management
Florida State Capitol Building
11.2016
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Jupiter Community Highschool
Jupiter, FL01.2016
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Culinary Arts Academy
01.2016
Skills
- Expertise in gas chromatography
- Skilled in HPLC techniques
- UV/VIS spectroscopy
- Analytical mass spectrometry
- Hands-on laboratory skills
- Experience in cannabinoid extraction techniques
- CGMP compilance
- Research & Development
Timeline
Grossing Technician
Quest Diagnotics
05.2024 - Current
Office Manager
Dr. Verno Chiropractic
09.2023 - 04.2024
Chemist I
Dioxide Materials
03.2022 - 08.2023
Head Formulator/Quality Assurance
Lexington Processing
11.2020 - 01.2021
Head Researcher
NMU
08.2020 - 05.2021
Head Researcher
Northern Michigan University
10.2019 - 11.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NMU
08.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant Product Formulator
CBceuticals
05.2016 - 06.2018
A.S. - General Chemistry
Palm Beach State College
FCSSGA Leadership Certification - Project Management
Florida State Capitol Building
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Jupiter Community Highschool
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Culinary Arts Academy
B.S. - Analytical Chemistry
Northern Michigan University
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