Gregory Gaydos

Experience

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  Emory University

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  Graduate Student Research Assistant ; Teaching Assistant

  Research Assistant - Performed original organic/organometallic syntheses based on adapted literature procedures using a variety of techniques including air-sensitive Schlenk and glovebox techniques. Analyzed compounds using NMR, IR, MS, and HPLC instrumentation. Maintained the solvent purification system (SPS) and maintained inventory of bulk solvents. Integrated research into existing collaborations with other research groups within the NSF Center for Selective C-H Functionalization (CCHF). Developed professional scientific communication skills through the presentation of personal research and outside literature at group meetings. Developed knowledge of MSDS and Emory-mandated safety SOPs, and maintained a perfect safety record while performing chemical syntheses. Completed a voluntary course in advanced NMR instrument operation, theory, and structure determination.Organic Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant - Graded assignments according to the supervisor’s curriculum and held office hours for consultations with students; Instructed undergraduate students in the following:• Organic chemistry lab techniques including organic synthesis, filtration, reflux, extraction and drying techniques, recrystallization, and polymer production. • Instrument operation and analysis of NMR, IR, GC, and MS spectra to determine structure and purity. • Safe laboratory procedures and handling of hazardous chemicals according to MSDS and Emory-mandated health and safety regulations. Show less

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  Aeon Global Health

  Oct 2014 - May 2016

  Manage a team of 3-5 Clinical Chemists in daily sample prep and quantitative analysis duties. Optimize and delegate operations to ensure rapid workflow and on-time results. Issue result reports to prescribing clinics. Communicate with clinics and upper management to troubleshoot requisition, result, and billing discrepancies. Maintain lab inventory. Ensure lab procedures, QC / QA, and safety SOPs are up to date and adhered to maintain COLA accreditation and CLIA certification. Prepared patient specimens and mixed buffer solutions for LC/MS-MS chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis. Accessioned patient sample information into LIMS for billing and result reports. Performed quantitative analysis of patient samples for compliance with prescription drug regimens. Performed routine LC/MS-MS maintenance.

  • Clinical Chemist - Department Head: AIM Laboratories / Apex Toxicology

    May 2015 - May 2016

  • Clinical Chemist - I

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
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  Mikart, LLC

  Jun 2016 - May 2022

  Performs R&D chemical and physical analysis on generic pharmaceutical finished products, formulations, raw materials, and excipients using HPLC, UPLC, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), dissolution apparatuses, and other laboratory techniques as per FDA and USP regulations. Drafts and edits method validation, verification, and tech transfer protocols, as well as laboratory SOPs and Investigations. Acts as a client-facing SME representing the analytical development lab on specific projects. Performs R&D chemical and physical analysis on generic pharmaceutical finished products, formulations, raw materials, and excipients using HPLC, UPLC, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), dissolution apparatuses, and other laboratory techniques as per FDA and USP regulations. Drafts and edits method validation, verification, and tech transfer protocols and laboratory SOPs. Acts as an SME and client contact representing the analytical development lab on specific projects. Performs R&D chemical and physical analysis on generic pharmaceutical finished products and formulations using HPLC, UPLC, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), dissolution apparatuses, and other laboratory techniques as per FDA and USP regulations. Assists in drafting and editing method validation and verification protocols and laboratory procedures.

  • Analytical Development Scientist III

    Apr 2021 - May 2022

  • Analytical Development Scientist II

    Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Method Validation Assistant Scientist (Analytical R&D)

    Jun 2016 - May 2019
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  SGS

  May 2022 - now

  Technical Client Manager

  I provide complex testing quotes for Chemistry and Microbiological projects including method development / validations, method transfers, and compendial verifications at our Fairfield, NJ and Lincolnshire, IL labs.I pride myself on maintaining a positive customer experience and will guide you through the quoting process, acting as a liaison with our labs’ SMEs when questions arise. Let us become a long term partner for your company’s drug development and testing needs!