Catherine Lagamon
Chemist
Catherine Lagamon
Summary
Licensed Chemist with over 5 years of laboratory experience in food chemical analysis, including 3 years in Singapore specializing in LC-MS/MS analysis, R&D, and method development and validation for new testing capabilities. Experienced in operating and troubleshooting advanced analytical instruments including UHPLC, GC, IC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and spectrophotometers. Approved signatory under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and actively involved in laboratory accreditation, ISO audits, customer audits, proficiency testing, and supervision of laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with quality standards and reliable analytical results.
Experience
Laboratory Chemist (Supervisor)
Dole Philippines Inc.
Chemist
ALS Technichem (S) Pte. Ltd
Perform routine LC-MS/MS analyses for food matrices, including antibiotics (Penicillins, Beta Agonists), contaminants (Nitrofuran Metabolites, Melamine, Acrylamide, Chloramphenicol), mycotoxins (Aflatoxins, Trichothecenes), vitamins (25-OH-D3), and pesticide residues (SFA projects).
Lead R&D and method development projects, including LC-MS/MS method validation, to expand laboratory testing capabilities and ensure regulatory compliance.
Conduct instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and internal quality checks to maintain analytical accuracy.
Review and authorize laboratory results as ISO/IEC 17025:2017 approved signatory.
Release test results for Singapore Food Agency tenders as LRP-approved signatory, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely reporting.
Mentor junior staff, support continuous improvement of laboratory workflows, and ensure adherence to GLP, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Mindanao State University (Marawi Main Campus)
Chemistry
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