Brian Macalush

Experience

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  C.M. Mechanical

  Jan 2012 - May 2018

  HVAC/R Service Technician

  -Diagnosed and repaired heating, air conditioning and kitchen equipment.-Performed lock out-tag out of machinery, and energy sources.-Worked at elevated locations while utilizing fall protection.-Assured proper installation of new systems and equipment.-Worked on single-phase and polyphase electrical systems.-Supervised two workers on larger jobs, including cleanings and installations.

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  Monmouth University

  May 2015 - May 2018

  Summer 2017 Research Project - Analysis of intramolecular carbon-hydrogen bond activation at rhenium(V) pentahydride centers. - Collaborated with three team members to coordinate research goals. Such as producing different compound samples and analyzing them for purity levels. Summer 2016 Research Project - Preparation of a ferrocenyl imine bidentate ligand for an eight-coordinate, dodecahedral rhenium(V) center. - Assisted research assistants with their reaction procedures and completed research independently. - Created a bimetallic compound that had never been produced previously.Summer 2015 Research Project - Preparation and analysis of bidentate ligands for an eight-coordinate, dodecahedral rhenium(V) center. - Collaborated and communicated with team members to coordinate research goals, such as analyzing various compounds for their levels of purity. - Sent multiple samples to third-party company for carbon hydrogen nitrogen (CHN) analysis. Show less

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Sept 2016 - May 2018

  • Science Tutor

    Sept 2015 - May 2018

  • Research Assistant

    May 2015 - Sept 2017
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  AustarPharma

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  R&D/QC Laboratory Technician

  -Perform assay methods including HPLC, UPLC, Dissolution and Karl Fischer.-Analytical evaluation of method results.-Impurity and content uniformity analysis of drugs, for release purposes-Perform assay and impurity and stability analysis on samples after removal from stability chambers. -Calibration of analytical instrumentation.-Accurate and timely notebook and log book documentation.

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  Integra LifeSciences

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2020

  Quality Control Chemist

  -Visual and mechanical examination of package integrity for finished product.-Visual examination of finished product for defects, foreign matter, and damage.-Physical and chemical analysis of in-process, and finished products.-Analysis of swab-samples, rinse samples, and routine water samples for TOC and conductivity analysis.-Analysis of samples for loss-on-drying and percent solids. -Analysis of vapor barrier samples for water vapor permeability.

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  OHM Laboratories Inc.

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  Analytical Chemist

  • Completed all testing in a cGMP environment following all SOPs.• Completed assay and impurity testing of schedule II to V substances using HPLC and UPLC analysis methods.• Prepared Stock standards, working standards, diluents, and mobile phases for testing.• Analyzed and reported results confirming no OOS or OOT data was acquired.• Collected controlled substances from safes and stability chamber vaults and documented actions and inventories in accordance with company and DEA requirements.• Performed bi-annual inventory of vaults and safes with schedule II to V substances and confirmed inventories with DEA compliance team.• Helped fellow chemists with solution preparation and dissolutions. Show less

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  Ashwin-Ushas Corporation Inc.

  Apr 2022 - now

  Scientist

  • Developed and manufactured conducting polymers for specialty applications.• Prepared variable-Emittance Infrared (IR)-Electrochromic Skins for Spacecraft Thermal Control.• Researched the application of different chemical materials, treatment techniques and processing methods and the impact on the final product.• Performed method development and method validation.• Analyzed data in Excel reported results as collected and during monthly meetings.• Communicated with outside testing labs and planned testing time frames.• Created version one SOPs for elaborate procedures. Show less