Ken Earle

Experience

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  Synergen - Stability/Formulations Department

  Aug 1992 - Mar 1994

  Lab Analyst

  Performed assays to determine long-term stability and efficacy of protein-based pharmaceuticals. Analyses were performed using various HPLC techniques (reverse phase, cation exchange, size exclusion), gel electrophoresis (silver, chromasie blue), cysteine analysis, concentration by UV techniques, turbidity, particulate, and pH. Extensive training in all aspects of laboratory safety, GMP, and GLP standards in order to comply with strictly enforced FDA regulatory control. Used LIMS controlled procedures for all raw data acquired in the laboratory. Responsible for continual maintenance of all HPLC instruments in the laboratory. Fast, high paced setting with high sample turnover, yet with strong emphasis on accuracy and quality. Show less

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  National Science Foundation -Antarctic Support Associates

  May 1994 - May 1996

  Instrument Technician

  Responsible for all aspects of laboratory instrument support for scientists in the United States Antarctic Research Program at Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica. Responsible for the procurement, receiving, installation, and maintenance of all laboratory instruments and spare parts. Responsible for the development and upkeep of a preventative maintenance program, along with calibration and repair of instruments in the laboratory. Instructed scientists in the operation of instruments and assisted in conducting their field research while at Palmer Station. Attended extensive manufacturer training, and have hands on operational and maintenance experience with HPLC systems, spectrophotometers, spectrofluorometers, nutrient analyzer, gel electrophoresis, centrifuges, respirometers, liquid scintillation counters, calorimetry, salinometers, and various other laboratory equipment such as cooling systems, vacuum pumps, pH meters, autoclaves, etc. Show less

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  Alpkem

  Jul 1996 - Jan 1999

  Technical Services Manager

  Responsible for all phases of product support, mainly emphasizing the large-instrument line, in an Applications/Technical Services Division of a Biotech manufacturing company. This position mainly consisted of the following activities:-International and/or domestic instrument installation.-In house or on-site customer training of the operation of all equipment produced and sold by Alpkem.-Repair of all current and older instruments both on-site or in-house.-Development of software and manuals as required for current instruments.-Technical literature required to support current instruments.-Development/troubleshooting of new and previous analysis procedures used by Alpkem equipment.-Phone support for customers of Alpkem.-Quality control (QA/QC) of new instrument systems before shipment to customers. Show less

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  Bio-Creations

  Jan 1999 - Sept 2010

  Owner

  Candle, Soap and lotion manufacturing company offering items handmade or grown in Hood River, OR

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  OI Analytical

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Field Service Engineer

  Alpkem purchased by OI Analytical therefore Oregon office was closed down, at that time transitioned into OI’s Service Department working solely in the field installing and repairing various instruments. Includes all of Alpkem’s Flow Analyzers old and new as well as OI’s Total Organic Carbon (TOC) line.

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  EZkem

  Jan 2001 - now

  Handle all sales and service related issues relating to Flow Analysis and Discrete Analysis of OI Analytical Automated Chemistry Analysis. EZkem provides sales, demos and services segmented flow and discrete flow analysis instruments. EZkem services a number of industries including governmental, environmental, educational, oceanography, mining and other markets that need analytical equipment to comply with government standards. For more information about EZkem, visit the website at www.ezkem.com or call customer support at 541 387-0343.

  • Manufacturer Sales Rep - Xylem, Inc (OI Analytical)

    Aug 2010 - now

  • Director of EZkem Flow Analysis Service and Sales

    Jan 2001 - now