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Tyson Harrison

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

A chemist and Study Director with over 6 years lab experience, with 3.5 years hands on experience with extractables and leechables testing for Class II and Class III medical devices according to ISO 10993 guidelines. Someone who takes great pride in writing final reports, SOPs, and controlled documents intended for daily use by lab staff. Is comfortable working solo or as part of a larger group, and has experience coordinating projects between multiple groups.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemist II

Clark Country Water Reclamation Department
Las Vegas, NV
12.2021 - Current
  • Wrote ICP-MS SOP, and updated their TOC SOP to better reflect current practices
  • Created supporting documents such as work instructions for ICP-MS, and troubleshooting instructions
  • Performed method improvement and development.
  • Training lab staff to perform testing using ICP-MS, and how to do basic maintenance and troubleshooting

Chemist/ Study Director

Nelson Labs LLC
Salt Lake City, United States
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Acted as subject matter expert for specific instrumentation including ICP-MS, DSC, and FTIR
  • Oversaw Extractable and leechables testing per FDA and ISO 10993 guidelines
  • Author or edit new or existing SOPs, controlled forms, and STPs
  • Review and interpret data from testing, as well as tracking trends in data
  • Take part in interdepartmental projects, coordinating work with groups in multiple locations
  • Acted as point of contact for clients, answering questions, providing updates, and helping them to understand or interpret the final report provided to them
  • Mentor new employees

Chemist

Dyad Labs
Salt Lake City, United States
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Updated existing SOPs and controlled forms as needed
  • Authoring investigation reports for deviations and failed samples
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
  • Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
12.2016

Skills

  • Technical writing
  • Finishing Chemicals and Materials
  • Resource Conservation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Corrective Actions
  • Standard Methods

Timeline

Chemist II

Clark Country Water Reclamation Department
12.2021 - Current

Chemist/ Study Director

Nelson Labs LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021

Chemist

Dyad Labs
09.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Idaho State University
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