Tyler Pendergast
New Castle,DE
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking R&D associate scientist with 5+ years of formulations experience within a top-tier R&D organization. Flexible and adaptive to adjust to dynamic needs and meet goals and deadlines. Ability to learn quickly, pay close attention to detail and look for innovative solutions to problems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Associate Scientist
FMC Corporation
01.2019 - Current
- Preparing formulations for agricultural solutions using novel technologies working under limited supervision with senior chemist
- Performing physical tests on formulations in order to characterize products and to simulate and understand performance attributes
- Developing innovative solutions to enhance product quality, increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches
- Assisted in patent applications, protecting company intellectual property rights.
- Presented research findings to other groups and peers
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption into existing products or future developments.
- Worked with global cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move initiatives from product ideas to commercialization.
- Performing physical and chemical characterization of active ingredients and support evaluation of new technologies
- Performing wet and dry chemical techniques
- Operating physical-chemical instrumentation and small-scale preparative equipment
- Planning and conducting lab experiments, making suggestions for improvement and troubleshooting, as needed, to meet timelines
- Writing protocols and reports for assigned projects.
Specialist, Sample Coordination
QPS LLC.
08.2018 - Current
- Receive and process study samples according to GLPs and SOPs, including: Completing inventory, documenting discrepancies, and communicating with internal and external clients as appropriate
- Reviewing study protocols or associated documentation to ensure compliance in such areas as storage, communication, etc
- Work with Sample Administration Supervisor regarding sample storage, return, and disposal as well as other related sample management functions
- Ensure that work assignments are completed in a safe manner and according to SOPs and GLP regulations.
Sample Custodian
Eurofins QC
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Received and inspected samples delivered to the lab in accordance to company SOP for acceptance and rejection of samples for analysis
- Followed company procedures for record keeping including sample chain of custody procedures, sample receipt and storage documentation
- Used company LIMS to enter information for each sample in order to allow processing of samples for testing
- Exhibited good laboratory practices such as keeping complete and legible logbooks and maintaining department housekeeping standards
- Performed basic lab operations such as mixing, weighing solids, measuring liquids and compositing bulk samples.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06.2017
Skills
- Strong and Effective Oral and Written Communication
- Strong Interpersonal Skills To Work Independently, Within A Team and Independently
- Strong Organization & Planning Skills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Analytical Thinking
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Strategic Planning & Alignment
- Data & Results Analysis and Interpretation
- Great Understanding of and Operational Knowledge of LIMS and Watson Computer Systems As Well As Microsoft Office
- Specific Knowledge of and Experience With General Chemistry and Basic Lab Techniques
- Experienced With GLP and GDP Guidelines and Regulations
Coursework
- Biology I & II
- General Chemistry I & II
- Organic Chemistry I & II
- Physics I & II
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Physiology
- Calculus
Timeline
R&D Associate Scientist
FMC Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Specialist, Sample Coordination
QPS LLC.
08.2018 - Current
Sample Custodian
Eurofins QC
11.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
University of Delaware
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