• Trained and supervised laboratory chemist, while providing direction for process improvements and establishing lab policies. • Develop hypotheses based on data and design experiments to test these hypotheses• Independently conceived the planning, design and implementation for successful synthesis and oversaw the transfer of a flavor ingredient into full production for potential 5-10 ton order, generating $3M in revenue.• Successfully developed process for isolation of natural flavor chemical worth $2M/annum.• Responsible for planning, designing, implementing, executing and reporting of numerous R&D studies, including, product design, safety and efficacy assessment, risk management, design transfer, and process validation.• Interact with clients to address causes and take corrective measures for problem products.