ROBERT J. ENGERER, Ph.D.

610 Hamilton Road • East Greenville, Pennsylvania 18041

H: 215.541.0442 • rengerer@msn.com • C: 267.772.0432

ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
Detail-oriented analytical chemist with a proven track record of 22+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical
manufacturing industry. Leverage strong analytical skills to determine the structure, composition and nature of
chemical substances used for the production of new drug products. Perform laboratory research to develop,
optimize and validate analytical methods used during bioassays. Capitalize on strong communication skills to
effectively transfer new methods and procedures that support pilot plant operations and facilitate quality
control. Streamline research and development initiatives by implementing technology to automate chemical
testing and drug manufacturing processes. Spearhead top-performing research teams, providing the
guidance, training and support needed to meet and exceed all expectations. Core competencies include:

Analytical Chemistry • Laboratory Research • Method Development & Validation • Technical Documentation
Laboratory & Pilot Plant Operations • Process Improvement & Automation • Quality Assurance
Project Management • Communication Skills • Knowledge Transfer • Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

J&J MCNEIL, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania • 2008-2010

Leading pharmaceutical company that manufactures over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Senior Scientist
Serve as a senior analytical chemist tasked with measuring the chemical composition of natural and artificial
materials used to develop OTC medicines. Conduct research to develop and improve new and existing
measurement techniques and methods. Perform Chromatography (HPLC and UPLC) analysis to separate,
identify and quantify compounds. Leverage conventional and automated fiber optic instruments to conduct
dissolution, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) testing.

Operational Highlights:
• Ensured the quality of finished OTC drugs by analyzing the stability of new medical products.
• Formulated new and improved HPLC methods to characterize new products and support stability studies.
• Generated data regarding the chemical composition of new products and identified degradation and
process impurities after conducting laboratory tests.
• Improved laboratory safety and testing throughput by utilizing automated, fiber optic dissolution
instruments.

KOS PHARMACEUTICALS, Cranbury, New Jersey • 1996-2007

Leading provider of pharmaceutical products used for treating chronic cardiovascular and respiratory
diseases.

Senior Scientist
Designed standard operating procedures for laboratory testing. Prepared reports that documented test results
for Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs). Provided laboratory support to develop and validate clinical
supply measurement, production and cleaning techniques. Conducted tests to measure the size of particles
for in-process protein milling. Performed gas chromatography, HPLC and spectroscopic analysis to determine
trace levels and label claims. Developed, implemented and trained new employees on stability indicating
methods for solid dosage products and aerosols. Utilize time of flight instruments and automated microscopic

Résumé
methods for table evaluations and particle size determination. Supported pilot plant operations by transferring
HPLC methods and verifying calculations.
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KOS PHARMACEUTICALS – Senior Scientist (continued)…

Operational Highlights:
• Supported the manufacture of aerosol canisters by measuring particle sizes in a timely manner to
determine if the protein milling, particle size reduction process was complete.
• Discovered a toxic compound in the medical product resulting from a leaking seal.
• Conducted cleaning studies to detect traces and active levels of product and cleaning agents.
• Developed HPLC methods for products containing more than one active cleaning agent.
• Formulated new and timely testing methods to support manufacturing label claims.

ADDITIONAL HISTORY
(Details provided upon request)

Temp Scientist – MERCK / SCIENTIFIC STAFFING, West Point & King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
• Improved sample preparations after replacing outdated methods with stability indicating HPLC techniques.
• Successfully validated and transferred HPLC methods from the research to a quality control laboratory.

Senior Research Scientist – RHÔNE POULENC RORER, Collegeville, Pennsylvania

• Facilitated the development of new medicines by supporting organic chemists with HPLC and Gas
Chromatography (GC) analysis.
• Developed and validated HPLC and GC assay methods for the identification of impurities.
• Automated the actuation and weight testing of aerosol canisters used for asthma inhalers; won a company
innovation award for creating the robotic aerosol tester.
• Managed a robotic dissolution system used to devise methods for content analysis and product setting
time.
• Streamlined bioassays after developing and validating a BenchMate robotic method that accurately
automated the serial dilution of a protein.

Career Note: Additional employment history includes serving as Assistant Professor of General
Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Analysis at Central Michigan State University as well
as Laboratory Instructor at Jackson Community College. Details provided upon request.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry – Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan

Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry – Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan

PUBLICATIONS

• Engerer, Robert J. "Validation of the BenchMate for dilutions." International symposium of laboratory
automation and robotics, 1993.
• Mazzo, Dave J., Engerer, Robert J., Egoville, John: "An automated aerosol actuator, Application to the
uniformity analysis of pharmaceutical aerosol dosage forms.” Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical
Analysis, Vol. 11, No. 4/5, pp 313-321, 1993.

Résumé
• Engerer, R. J., Egoville, J. C., Callum, T., "Automation for tests of dosage and valve of pharmaceutical
aerosol products." ISLAR.
• "Electrochemistry of blue copper proteins." Journal American Chemical Society, 98, 4322, 1976.

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