Spencer Horito

Analytical laboratory professional with 5+ years of experience in wet chemistry, analytical testing, clinical research, genetics, and histotechnology. Currently a Lead Wet Chemist overseeing a three-person department and 30+ analytical tests across 30–50+ samples per week. Experienced in HPTLC, ELISA, UV-Vis, ISE, titration, LECO protein analysis, SOP development, method validation, troubleshooting, and employee training. Experienced working within GMP, GLP, and ISO 17025 quality environments.

Lead Wet Chemist - Summit Nutritional Laboratory

(2023-01)

• Lead a three-person wet chemistry department and have trained two laboratory personnel on analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Perform and oversee 30–50+ samples per week across 30+ analytical tests.
• Perform HPTLC, ELISA, UV-Vis, ISE, and titration-based analyses across a broad range of nutritional, chemical, and allergen testing applications.
• Perform ELISA testing for gluten, soy, milk, aflatoxin, peanut, fish, and crustacean allergens.
• Perform UV-Vis analyses for compounds including polyphenols, polysaccharides, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, chondroitin sulfate, silymarin, and chlorophyllin.
• Perform ISE testing for chloride, fluoride, and iodine, along with titration-based analyses including ascorbic acid, peroxide value, total oxidation value, saponins, and other analytes.
• Helped develop the HPTLC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and validated an ascorbic acid titration method.
• Operate and maintain a LECO protein analyzer and troubleshoot analytical and instrumentation issues.
• Work with laboratory leadership to develop, implement, and improve analytical testing methods while maintaining GMP, GLP, and ISO 17025 requirements.

Laboratory Technician / Histotechnology - Myriad Genetics

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Worked in a genetics laboratory handling and processing human tissue specimens for laboratory testing.
• Cross-trained as a histotechnician, including tissue preparation, cutting, processing, and tumor isolation.
• Followed established laboratory procedures and protocols while maintaining sample integrity, accuracy, and documentation.

Stock & Inventory Manager - Nellis Building Materials

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed and organized company inventory and developed a more efficient system for tracking and managing materials.

Clinical Research - NV Eye Surgery

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Supported clinical research involving 1,000+ cataract surgery patients, compiling postoperative examination data and evaluating outcomes related to artificial lens placement.

Production Line Technician - Kolob Bottling

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Participated in spring-water collection, processing, bottling, and distribution operations while following production and quality procedures.

Construction / General Labor - New Concepts in Construction

(2018-01)

• Assisted with residential and commercial construction projects, including foundations, roofing, warehouses, and residential construction.

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Utah State University (2021-01)