Founder at Hex Botanic Consulting (2025-05 – Present)
- Support OCM licensees through laboratory testing direction, results analysis, formulation improvement, regulation guidance, and compliance matters
- Establish and maintain working contracts and mutual non-disclosure agreements with clients
- Noteworthy client: Cannabis Sampling Solutions (OCM-CSF-00001)
- Support business growth through the expansion of laboratory partnerships
- Provide compliance and regulatory guidance to CSS and its sampling clientele
- Schedule and perform compliant sampling events
Laboratory Director at Phyto-Farma Labs a Smithers Company (2022-01 – 2025-05)
- Develop and validate organic/analytical chemistry methodologies for cannabis plant material and formulated products in accordance with Office of Cannabis Management regulations. Prepare validation reports for submission
- Prepare certificates of analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results
- Consult with internal and external stakeholders to present findings and offer high-touch support to improve processes
- Hire, train, and grow a team of ~10 scientists performing chemistry and microbiology assays; other supervisory functions
- Develop and manage LIMS functions, including creating logs and bench records, data validation, import and export through API
- Organize process flow for sample intake and testing using Lean methodology
- Manage inventory and procurement of materials and instruments
- Coordinate internal and third-party instrument service, including performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
- Establish and implement a QMS in accordance with ISO 17025. Prepare and facilitate third-party and OCM audits. Write and edit standard operating procedures, analytical testing methods, and additional controlled documents
- Manage EBIT, revenue of the laboratory
Senior Scientist at PharmaCann (2018-05 – 2022-01)
- Analyze cannabis plant material, extracts, formulated products, and R&D projects for cannabinoid and terpene profiles
- Develop, validate, and implement analytical and instrumental laboratory methods
- Create and oversee an in-house potency stability program
- Coordinate finished product submissions to third party laboratories for release testing; review and summarize results; guide method transfer for new products/dose forms
- Represent the laboratory in company meetings and coordinate inter-department communication
Quality Control Chemist at RIJ Pharmaceutical (2017-09 – 2018-05)
- Analyze finished goods, raw materials & production components by USP and internally validated procedures to ensure adherence to proper specifications as per FDA regulations
- Create and manage a tracking system for QC processes
- Complete documents and records according to QMS guidelines
QC/Production Chemist at RSR Corporation (2014-09 – 2017-09)
- Prepare and analyze samples for plantwide processes
- Direct refinery production via treatment instructions to ensure the quality of finished products
- Verify waste streams follow EPA, DEA, and DOT regulations for emissions and transportation
- Volunteered for R&D projects and internal audits of the ISO 9001 quality system
