MANAGING DIRECTORDoreen Heath, M.Sc.

PHONE NUMBER
Phone: (704)-392-3500
Mobile: (980)-293-1000
EMAIL ADDRESS
doreen.heath@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

BS in Chemistry and Biology from UNC Greensboro and MS in Polymer Chemistry from NC State University.

30 years of experience in a broad range of industries including Formulation Development of Agricultural Products, Pharmaceutical Synthetic Process Development/Medicinal Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry/Dyes and Pigments product development, manufacturing, and quality control management.

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Patents:

Zinc EDTA Micronutrient in Rice Seed Treatment Compositions
us 80494-US-L-ORG-NAT-2

Pesticide Compositions for Improvements in Drying and Plantability of Seed Treatments
us 81328-US-L-ORG-NAT-1

Polymorphs of an mGluR5 receptor antagonist
WO/2008/074697

Synthesis, NMR characterization and divergent biological actions of 2’-hydroxy-ceramide/dihydrocerimide stereoisomers in MCF7 cells

TECHNICAL MANAGERCheryl Beste, Ph.D

PHONE NUMBER
1-704-392-3500
EMAIL ADDRESS
cheryl.beste@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

BS in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina and PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of South Carolina

35 years of experience in multiple industries including manufacture and analysis of surfactants, chelating agents, plasticizers, metals, and agricultural products. Instrumentation expertise in GC, HPLC, GPC, and FTIR with specialization in the analysis of polymers, additives, and non-UV containing chemicals. Demonstrated experience leading laboratories operating in heavily regulated industries such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO 9001, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

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Six sigma black belt awarded by ASQ (American Society for Quality)

LABORATORY MANAGERMichael Flournoy, B.SC

PHONE NUMBER
704-392-3500
704-944-1527 Direct
EMAIL ADDRESS
micheal.flournoy@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Davis.

Over 36 years of laboratory experience and has spent the majority of his working experience with specialty analytical instrumentation like HRGC-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS/MS, LC-HG-AFS, and qPCR. Strategic leader who ties quality with people, efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Experience includes independent consultant partnering with engineering firms, independent laboratories, and accreditation bodies to help them operate better and comply with industry regulations including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, CGMPTNI NELAC, CA-ELAP, DoD/DOE QSM programs and more. Positions with contract laboratories include technical director, laboratory director, division manager, general manager, and president.

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SENIOR SCIENTISTJim Brown, M.Sc.

PHONE NUMBER
1-704-392-3500
EMAIL ADDRESS
james.brown@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

BS in Chemistry from UNC Charlotte

Over 30 years of analytical chemistry experience supporting textile and latex industries. Lead an EPA certified testing laboratory as well as contract/custom testing services laboratories. Considerable and diverse exposure to qualitative and quantitative analyses by wet and instrumental techniques. Instrumentation proficiencies includes ICP-OES, AA and GFAA, GC and GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR and other spectroscopy techniques. Experienced with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 as well as GLP and cGMP.

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Six sigma green belt awarded by ASQ (American Society for Quality)

Junior ChemistNathan Hughes, B.SC

PHONE NUMBER
1-704-392-3500
EMAIL ADDRESS
nathan.hughes@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

BS in Biology from Springfield College with minor concentrations in Chemistry and Mathematics.

Junior Chemist with 2+ years laboratory experience with GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC, and various wet chemistry techniques. Specialty analytical techniques quantifying trace and ultra-trace pesticides in tobacco. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative analyses and with method validation and ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements.

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JUNIOR CHEMISTLorenzo Velez, B.Sc.

PHONE NUMBER
704-392-3500
704-944-1526 Direct
EMAIL ADDRESS
lorenzo.velez@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

BA in Chemistry with a focus in Analytical Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Analytical chemist with 4 years laboratory experience with GC/MS and HPLC techniques. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative analyses and with method development under strict ICH method validation and ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements.

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LABORATORY TECHNICIANNaomi Fountain, M.Sc

PHONE NUMBER
704-392-3500
EMAIL ADDRESS
naomi.fountain@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

BS in Biology from University of North Carolina – Pembroke

Master’s Degree in Public Health from Emory University

2 years’ experience as intern at Centricor.  Detail-oriented and highly skilled Lab Technician at Centricor Analytical Labs, specializing in sample preparation, analytical testing, and quality control. Proficient in operating advanced laboratory equipment, conducting precise tests, and ensuring strict compliance with industry standards.

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SAFETY DIRECTORJacob Brayton

PHONE NUMBER
1-704-392-3500
EMAIL ADDRESS
jacob.brayton@centricorlabs.com
BIOGRAPHY

10yrs of analytical laboratory experience in the regulatory field. Broad instrumentation experience, with specialization in ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and FIMS. Experienced in agricultural seed treatment formulation and analysis. Experience Safety Lead and EH&S Officer.

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