Kris Franklin

Experience

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  Vanderbilt University

  Aug 2001 - Jul 2004

  Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant

  Taught Organic Chemistry Taught advanced inorganic chemistryCancer Research utilizing Synthetic Organic Chemistry

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  Merck & Co

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2007

  Research Chemist

  Primary Responsibility-- synthesis & analysis of tritium, stable label & carbon-14 labeled pharmaceutical compounds for use in complex biological studies-- Routine Maintenance of LC-MS-- Organize the equipment & supplies for the setup of a 3 man tritium lab-- Managed supplies for a 5 man team of tritium chemistACCOMPLISHMENTS---developed novel technique of coupling monolithic silica columns to beta detector to achieve rapid analysis of tritiated peptides by hplc and lcms Show less

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  Southeastern Louisiana University

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Instructor

  Taught General Chemistry Taught General Chemistry lab

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  Northlake Christian School

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2010

  Science Department Head

  Taught Chemistry & Chemistry Honors, Physical Science & Physical Science honorsCoached PowerliftingStrength & Conditioning coach for all atheletic programs

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  Thionville Laboratories

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2012

  Lead Research Chemist

  Primary Duties-Utilization of ASTM, AOCS and AOAC methods for the analysis of oil & agricultural products-Routine maintenance and calibration of ICP, GC-MS, HPLC and GC-Develop novel methods for the analysis of agricultural produts-Participate in AOCS proficiency programs for aflatoxins, PCR, metals and sterol analysis.-Maintain ISO paperwork for microbiological testing-Real-time PCR testing for genetically modified crops (corn, soybean & canola)ACCOMPLISHMENTS---developed novel method for the identification Of methyl esters in oil products using gc---setup hplc method for the quantification of individual triglycerides---developed techniques to quantify hydrocarbon content in oils utilizing Ag+ impregnated silica gel and gc Show less

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  Renaissance RX

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

  General & Technical Supervisor

  General Supervisor--managing day to day activities including the training of personnel, ordering supplies and managing the workload of the chemist and technicians to ensure rapid turn around of results--ensure lab met and exceeds all CLIA requirements for a highly complex clinical lab--Reduced cost on consumables by successfully negotiating contracts with vendors to reduces items cost by 10-30% across the boardTechnical Supervisor (accomplishments)Method Development & Validation of all scientific methodology at lab including LC-MS/MS for saliva and urineMethod development & validation of various types of chemical analyzers for saliva & urine drug detectionDeployed robotics sample preparationReduced reagent consumption by 20% by leveraging science and technologyDecreased instrument run times by 50% deploying a multiplexed method on sub-micron particle columnsAdditional DutiesServed as technical resource for all toxicology and pharmacogenetic testingInteracted directly with Doctors to improve client satisfaction Show less

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  Lite Consulting LLC

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2017

  Founder & Managing Partner

  LITE exist to empower clinical, agricultural and petrochemical laboratories with the scientific skills to improve process and reduce cost. The scientific staff at LITE has the knowledge and board certifications to guide a perspective laboratory from collections to collection.

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  Sanis Biomedical

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2017

  Chief Scientific Officer

  Design and evaluate novel technologies that improve the health of patients with a focus on small volume blood technology. We have developed and clinically validated a patent pending process for the quantification of hormones in small volumes of blood. Our second project focused on a small volume blood approach for toxicology and therapeutic blood monitoring. This panel features 63 different drugs from a multitude of different classes.

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  CORE Clinical

  Jul 2016 - now

  President

  CORE functions to provide real time support in the following areas of Clinical Support.1. Scientific Support for Clinical Sales2. Clinical Lab Consulting & Method Development3. Scientific Support to Physicians for clinical diagnostic test4. Providing In Network solutions for clinical diagnostics test5. Scientific & Marketing Support for Small Volume Blood Technology

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  CLINICORE Labs

  Aug 2017 - now

  Founder & Managing Partner

  Clinicore utilizes superior science to improve patient care. Utilizing the latest in LC-MS/MS and PCR technology Clinicore offers an in-network solution for all of your clinical needs.