Pesticide Expert: Good Laboratory Practice Studies and Analyzes Environmental Trace Organics

Technical Consultant #1260

GLP expert
Chemical environmental analysis of trace-organics analysis and related method development
Experience with PCB, PAH, dioxins, EDC, and many pesticides
Analysis of drugs in biological samples
Immunoassay; Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
Synthetic organic chemistry
Laboratory administration
Analytical chemistry R&D compliant with Good Laboratory Practice

Independent Consultant, 1996 - present

Contract research and development in analytical chemistry, consulting, specialized analytical testing.
GLP Experience: Study Director for internationally submitted GLP physical/chemical studies for major chemical manufacturers.
Study Director for Canadian New Substance Notifications: Conducted more than 100 physical/chemical studies since 1996.
GLP Study Auditor: Audited GLP pesticide registration submission for Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).

Senior Consultant, Process & Analysis Division, Vizon SciTec Inc. (BC Research Inc.), Vancouver, British Columbia, 1999 - 2000

Contract research and development in analytical chemistry, consulting, specialized analytical testing.

Supervisor, Research and Development, CanTest Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, 1988 - 1996

Developed and evaluated new methodologies for the analysis of organic compounds in biological and environmental matrices.
Sought new areas for expansion of analytical capabilities to serve other industrial sectors, such as aquaculture.
Conducted in-house educational seminars.

Research Scientist, Health & Welfare Canada, Food Research Division, Ottawa, Ontario, 1985 - 1988

Developed analytical methodologies for the analysis of insecticides in food, including Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).

Numerous publications and papers presented. Numerous research grants and contract R & D.
Professional organizations: Chemical Institute of Canada, American Chemical Society, B.C. Biotechnology Alliance, Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association, Association of Official Racing Chemists

Ph.D., Synthetic Organic and Organometallic Chemistry, Queen's University of Belfast
MSc, Pesticide Chemistry, University of Manitoba
BSc, Biochemistry, University of Manitoba
Accredited: Agriculture Canada Ottawa, Agriculture Canada Certification of Official Racing Chemist
Extensive GLP training