Pesticide Expert: Good Laboratory Practice Studies and Analyzes Environmental Trace Organics
Technical Consultant #1260
Expertise
- 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
Experience
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).
Honors & Publications
- 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
Education
- 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