Veronica T. Benites
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Analytical Chemist with 8+ years of experience in high-throughput sample analysis, method development, and quality control. Expertise in GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, and HPLC techniques. Skilled in troubleshooting analytical instruments, optimizing workflows, and processing thousands of samples weekly to improve lab efficiency. Dedicated to advancing innovation in biotechnology and analytical chemistry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist III
Checkerspot
01.2019 - Current
- Lead high-throughput FAME analysis via GC-FID (thousands of samples/week).
- Developed methods for residual hexane (GC/FID Headspace) and tocopherol analysis (HPLC/UV).
- Conducted fatty acid identification via GC-MS and LC-MS.
- Performed QC testing in oils: free fatty acids, water content, peroxide value, oxidation index.
- Supported automation and workflow optimization for analytical processes.
Senior Research Associate I
BioMarin
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Developed peptide mapping assays and characterized proteins using LC/MS-QTOF.
- Optimized analytical methods to improve reproducibility and precision.
Senior Research Associate I
Joint Bioenergy Institute
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted metabolomics of microbes/plants for biofuel and bioproduct development.
- Developed/validated analytical methods, curated large data sets, and maintained instruments.
Research Assistant (Graduate)
Joint Bioenergy Institute
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Engineered yeast for production of cinnamoyl anthranilates.
- Applied molecular cloning, plant transformation, protein purification, and LC/MS analysis.
Analyst II
Cel Analytical Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted water/soil microbiological and inorganic chemistry assays.
Education
M.S. - Biochemistry
San Francisco State University
01.2016
Principles of Green Chemistry - undefined
UC Berkeley Extension
01.2014
Certificate - Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant
City College of San Francisco
01.2011
B.S. - Chemistry
Universidade Luterana do Brasil
01.2007
Skills
- GC-FID
- GC-MS
- HPLC/UHPLC
- LC/MS-QTOF & Triple Quadrupole
- Method Development
- Metabolite & Lipid Extraction
- Data Analysis
- QC Testing
- CGMP/cGLP
- Molecular Cloning
- Cell Culture
Timeline
Scientist III
Checkerspot
01.2019 - Current
Senior Research Associate I
BioMarin
01.2019 - 01.2019
Senior Research Associate I
Joint Bioenergy Institute
01.2016 - 01.2019
Research Assistant (Graduate)
Joint Bioenergy Institute
01.2013 - 01.2016
Analyst II
Cel Analytical Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Principles of Green Chemistry - undefined
UC Berkeley Extension
Certificate - Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant
City College of San Francisco
B.S. - Chemistry
Universidade Luterana do Brasil
M.S. - Biochemistry
San Francisco State University
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