Alexa K. Guest M.S., MBA

Experience

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  Center for Stem Education and Research

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Student Researcher

  Worked directly under the former Sr. Hair Scientist of L'Oreal Cosmetics Chicago Division. With this role, I was solely responsible for all research, development and investigative activities regarding a hair supplement efficacy project. I also independently presented my research and proposal at the 2016 Illinois Spring Symposium in STEM

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  Chicago State University

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Research Trainee, Team Member

  -A nine week workshop that introduced biomedical research with a focus on hands-on training in interdisciplinary biomedical laboratory techniques while emphasizing advanced instrumentation.-4 week Immunology Project: Under the guidance of a transplant immunologist, worked to analyze the immunopathology of experimental transplantation rejection in mice. Employed flow cytometry, spectroscopy and microscopy techniques.Compiled and analyzed test information. Wrote technical papers and reports.-4 week Cellular Biology Project: Under the guidance of a cellular and molecular biologist, worked to analyze the pre-starvation response in Dictyostelium Discoiden. Employed flow cytometry, cell counting,and fluorescence microscopy techniques. Compiled analyzed test information and presented findings. Show less

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  Chemia Corporation

  Sept 2019 - now

   Research of Pre - market regulatory requirements, domestic / international export requirements, and govt. compliance issues related to the fragrance industry. Coordinate, prepare, and review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects. Technical review of data or reports that will be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity. Works directly with the EPA's Chemistry, Inerts and Toxicology Assessment Branch to register fragrance formulas for Insecticide/Pesticide products.  Evaluating current and new fragrance and flavor formulations for compliance with applicable regional regulations & customer specific requirements ( ex. Target Clean, Sephora Clean, Whole Foods compliance etc.). Facilitates hazardous waste disposal for plant Show less

  • Director of Regulatory Affairs

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Regulatory Chemist

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2021