Alan Cunningham

Senior Scientist

United States

About

Senior Scientist – Analytical Chemist Meticulous analytical chemist with outstanding laboratory skills. Proven record of conducting precise bioanalysis for pharmaceutical industry. • Fluent in LC/MS/MS and HPLC equipment and techniques • Experienced in method development and validation of bioanalytical GLP test methods • Skilled with automation and hazardous material management • Experienced with fluorescence, absorbance and luminescent instrumentation • Works quickly and precisely Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance Promoted twice within the last 5 years.

Experience

  • Scientist at OpAns, LLC
    Sep 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos

  • Senior Scientist at GlaxoSmithKline
    Mar 2005 - Feb 2013 · 8 yrs

    LC/MS/MS quantitative method development for potential bio-therapeutics utilizing proteolytic digestion and solid phase extraction of serum samples for DMPK evaluation. Responsible for bioanalysis of In Vivo Pharmacokinetic samples utilizing UPLC/MS/MS for multiple targets in early stage drug discovery. Developed assays supporting programs focused on GI tract biochemistry. Key analyst in candidate selection of a luminally restricted compounds Performed LC/MS/MS analysis supporting MDCK cell permeation. Used LC/MS/MS analysis to study In Vitro drug metabolism in hepatocytes, HLM (Human Liver Microsomal) P450 inhibition and metabolic stability assays.

  • Applications service and product managment at Tecan US Inc
    Jul 2001 - Jan 2005 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Scientific resource for field service, sales and customer support for multifunctional optical instrumentation

  • Analytical Chemist II at TAYLOR TECHNOLOGY INC Now PhamaNet
    1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs

    Developed quantitative GLP bio-analytical methods for small molecules in human plasma. Prepared protocols and SOPs. Performed validations and sample analysis utilizing laboratory automation and LC/MS/MS. Independent member of production team. Proficient with robotics, trouble shooting, hardware installation and maintenance.