Robert J. Justice II, PhD

Experience

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  Monsanto Chemical Company

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1995

  QA Laboratory Supervisor
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  FMC Corporation

  May 1995 - Jan 2002

  Laboratory Professional

  Basic chemical research: reaction kinetics, compound isolation, implementation of instrumental analysis platforms (HPLC, quantitative FTIR), process improvement and cost reduction. Investigated catalysis options for multiple production facilities, including aromatic ring alkylations, synthesis of phosphate esters, phosphites, and tri- and pentavalent phosphorus halides and associated phosphorus oxo-acids.

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  Pfizer

  Apr 2002 - Jan 2006

  Sr. Scientist

  Responsible for pharmaceutical shelf life stability issues for all phases of drug candidate support, including manufacturing. Designed, developed, and implemented analysis strategy for stability chamber space utilization, resulting in a 33% reduction in space occupied and an estimated annual cost savings of $390K. Ensured laboratory data validity for ongoing stability studies.

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  A.M. Todd Company

  Feb 2006 - Jun 2012

  Sr. Manager, Quality

  In addition to basic R&D work, also responsible for all aspects of the quality organization: Quality Control Laboratory, Quality Assurance, auditing, customer feedback and corrective action management, regulatory and internal documentation, supplier quality management, and food safety initiatives including SQF and FSSC22000. Developed and implemented laboratory capabilities at satellite locations within the company. Established strategy for and led implementation of division-wide analytical resource optimization, process effectiveness, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Product and analytical method development experience with essential oils and diluent systems for flavor applications across oral health care, confection and beverage industries, including HPLC, GC/MS, and GC-FID platforms. Five direct reports: three bachelor-level chemists and two bachelor-level QA professionals. Show less

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  Kalamazoo Valley Community College

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry

  Instructed evening sections of General Chemistry II and Organic Chemisry I courses, including Laboratories.

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  Treatt

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

  Technical Manager

  Reporting directly to CEO, I manage all aspects of quality, regulatory, and product development at Treatt USA. I am responsible for BRC certification at the Lakeland, FL, facility, as well as corporate compliance to Kosher, Halal, Organic, customer-specific, GMP, and HACCP requirements. Member of Treatt USA Management Team. Certified HACCP Manager.

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  Polk State College

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Adjunct Professor of Chemistry

  Instruct evening sections of courses for Chemistry Department, including Organic Chemistry II (plus Laboratory). Highly positive student and faculty evaluator feedback.

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  Kao Specialties Americas, LLC

  Apr 2014 - now

  Analytical Services Manager