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Tiwalola Ogunleye

Indianapolis,USA

Summary

Analytical scientist with over six years of experience and proven success developing GLP/GMP-compliant HPLC and UHPLC-MS/MS assays that accelerated drug quantification and purification timelines by 50%. Expert in protein purification, bioanalytical method validation, and regulatory compliance across ISO 17025, CAP, and GLP environments. Delivers measurable results by cutting chromatographic run times by 30% and boosting throughput by 40%

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Protein Chemistry)

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
01.2020 - 12.2024
  • Engineered sustainable green synthesis routes for TMPRSS2 and TCRα proteins, achieving > 90% crude purity and enhancing thermal stability by 35%, enabling downstream structural studies
  • Optimized catch-and-release RP-HPLC protocols (C18, water/MeCN gradient), reducing purification cycle time by 40% and solvent consumption by 25%
  • Authored and implemented 4 SOPs covering protein synthesis, chromatographic workflows, and buffer preparation, ensuring 100% compliance during ISO 17025 and CAP inspections
  • Mentored 4 junior scientists on chromatography instrumentation and analytical troubleshooting, resulting in a 20% decrease in method development timelines
  • Presented 8 peer-reviewed posters and orals 5 at national/international conferences on chromatography-based protein purification innovations

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Bioanalytical Chemistry)

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Developed and validated ISO 17025-compliant UV-Vis and UHPLC-MS/MS methods for the quantification flunixin and other NSAIDs in equine plasma, achieving LOQ of 1 ng/mL and inter-day accuracy within ± 5%
  • Integrated automated SPE workflows and parallel cartridge processing, boosting sample throughput by 30% and reducing hands-on prep time by 50%
  • Led daily IQ/OQ/PQ testing and preventative maintenance for Agilent QTOF and LC-UV systems, maintaining instrument uptime > 98% and minimizing unplanned downtime
  • Streamlined LIMS data entry and QC reporting, cutting data turnaround from 48 hours to 24 hours, and improving report completeness by 15%.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
12.2024

M.Sc. - Chemistry

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12.2019

B.Sc. - Biochemistry

Ekiti State University
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
12.2014

Skills

  • HPLC and UHPLC-MS/MS (SEC, IEX, IMAC, RP)
  • Analytical method development
  • Preparative and analytical techniques
  • UV-Vis spectroscopy
  • Solid-phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction
  • ISO 17025 compliance
  • GLP and GMP adherence
  • Leadership skills
  • SOP authorship and technical writing
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Scientific presentation skills
  • Strategic problem solving
  • Independent initiative and project management
  • Statistical software
  • Safety protocols

Residency

US PERMANENT RESIDENT

Certifications And Awards

  • Biomedical Responsible conduct of research - CITI
  • Safety compliance for general industry - OSHA

Certification

  • Safety Compliance for General Industry- OSHA
  • Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research- CITI
  • Laboratory Safety and Compliance- ACS

Timeline

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Protein Chemistry)

Oklahoma State University
01.2020 - 12.2024

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Bioanalytical Chemistry)

Western Illinois University
01.2018 - 12.2019

Ph.D. - Chemistry

Oklahoma State University

M.Sc. - Chemistry

Western Illinois University

B.Sc. - Biochemistry

Ekiti State University

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