Andy Kawamoto MS, MBA

Experience

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  Environmental Restoration LLC

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2004

  QA chemist

  Interacted directly with governemnt liasons from the EPA to identify and abate hazardous waste. Trainined new employees in HAZWOPPER.

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  Ultradent Products, Inc.

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2021

  Led managers in research/innovation, development, and sustainment activities in medical devices. Responsibilities included Chemistry and Chemical Engineering innovation and development, Design Assurance, and Product Risk (Biocompatibility, Clinical Research Assessments, and Stabilities) Responsible for the development of Medical Devices of a chemical nature. Led teams focused on Chemical innovation, Process development, and Analytical and Material Testing. Supervise the daily activities of chemist and chemical engineers who develop products and process for new and current dental/medical devices. I also manage the training of new employees and assist in the development of new systems that result in more efficient product development.

  • Sr. Director of Research and Development

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Research and Development Sr. Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Research And Development Manager

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Research and Development Lead Chemist

    Oct 2004 - Jun 2013
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  Canyon Labs

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2023

  Chief Business Development Officer
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  Ultradent Products, Inc.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Sr. Director Research & Development