James Betteridge

Experience

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  Central Science Laboratory (An Executive Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

  Nov 1992 - Jan 1994

  Assistant Scientific Officer, Pesticides and Contaminants Group

  • Assisted with two MAFF research projects on environmental fate of pesticides through milling and baking of bread and production of breakfast cereals.• Analysed bread and cereal samples treated with 14C labelled pesticides using TLC, biological oxidation and scintillation counting.• Analysed a variety of solid and liquid radio labelled samples (14C and 3H) for commercial contracts.

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  La Sainte Union College of Higher Education

  Jan 1994 - Oct 1994

  Research Assistant, Air Quality Research Unit

  • Collaborated with local authorities, healthcare professionals and commercial companies to conduct studies into air quality and health.• Commissioned a new GC and developed method analyse polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon pollutants in air samples. • Liaised with contract analytical laboratories to generate nitrogen oxides data for Southampton area.• Presented analytical data to senior Environmental Health Officers.• Assisted with setup of air quality monitoring networks across South Hampshire.• Demonstrated laboratory and fieldwork to undergraduate students.• Acted as assistant leader on a one week field course in the Hebrides. Show less

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  Central Science Laboratory (An Executive Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

  Nov 1994 - Nov 1996

  Assistant Scientific Officer, Pesticide Surveillance Group

  • Developed GC and HPLC methods to analyse pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables and cereals.• Managed two MAFF pesticide residue research projects.• Managed four other analysts• Analysed pesticide residues in foods for MAFF surveillance programmes and co-ordinated results.• Secretary to MAFF Working Party on Pesticide Residues (Cereals sub-group)• Managed production of standard reference materials for FAPAS inter-laboratory studies.• Assessed commercial pesticide immunoassay kits and demonstrated their use at Cereals 1995 agricultural conference.• Assisted with implementation of laboratory quality control programmes. Show less

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  SRG

  Nov 1996 - Jun 1997

  Analytical Chemist - Contract assignment at Procter & Gamble

  • Analysed finished products and raw materials for haircare, cosmetics and skincare business using GC, HPLC, UV, IR, compendial methods and titration for QC release and stability testing.• Validated HPLC and GC methods and transferred to manufacturing plants.

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  Procter & Gamble

  Jun 1997 - now

  • Validated and deployed ~70 physicochemical methods for international Vicks business.• Designed and deployed tracking spreadsheet to manage complex validation programme• Managed chemical reference standard system for Health, Beauty and Household care businesses, including preparing reference standards for BoH submissions.• Managed departmental QA systems from 2007-2013, including leading preparation for external MHRA and TUV inspections.• Developed simple rapid methods for in-field product quality testing• Used SEM, light microscopy and FTIR to solve product issues• Provided tactical support to stability programmes. Show less • Analytical point of contact for UK skin and beauty care R&D support• Managed over 30 developmental stability programmes• Developed and deployed a suite of novel methods and demos for product claims and credentialing (awarded recognition shares by CEO)• Partnered with internal and external experts to develop capabilities new to P&G (awarded Cross Category Collaboration prize)• Developed own technical mastery to become an expert in antioxidant technology and measurement• Liaised with manufacturing plants to transfer and troubleshoot QC methods• Represented P&G at international dermatology conferences• Performed QA audits of internal and external laboratories to continually improve standards Show less

  • Research Specialist , Ivorydale Technical Society, Personal Healthcare

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Analytical Compliance Specialist International Healthcare

    Jun 2015 - now

  • Senior Analytical Researcher, Health Care

    Nov 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Senior Analytical Researcher, Global Prestige Fragrances and Cosmetics

    Jul 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Senior Analytical Researcher, Global Flavour and Fragrances

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Senior Analytical Researcher, Skin and Beauty Care

    Nov 2002 - Aug 2008

  • Senior Analytical Researcher, Hair Colorants

    Jun 1999 - Nov 2002

  • Analytical Researcher, Hair Colorants

    Jun 1997 - Jun 1999