Consultant, Kevin Kennedy Associates Inc.
Providing expertise in molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, analytical biochemistry, clinical research, metabolic biochemistry, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
President and owner, Scientific Consulting firm
Designed and executed clinical studies, analyzed and presented data & results. Developed QA and compliance systems for dietary supplement and botanical industry clients. Wrote and submitted scientific manuscripts for publication. Developed technical documents including NDI & GRAS documentation. Provided GMP, safety and technical training to clients.
Analytical Chemist, erb Pharm, Inc., Williams OR
Designed QA systems and SOPs for chemical analysis of pharmaceutical grade herbal extracts. Performed analytical R&D experiments, worked with QA/QC, production, marketing and farm departments. Repaired, calibrated and maintained all lab instruments and computers. Trained technicians and interns. Taught physiology and phytochemistry classes.
Research Associate, Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon St. Univ. Corvallis, OR
Investigated the role of chronic inflammation in age-associated cardiovascular dysfunction. Self generated salary and research funds with grants from the NIH-Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine and OSU Center for Healthy Aging. Analyzed the clinical potential for antioxidant and chelation therapies. Maintained calibrated and repaired analytical laboratory instruments and computers.
Instructor, Oregon St. Univ. Dept. of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Corvallis, OR
Taught Biochemistry, including lectures, writing and administering midterm and final exams, managing two teaching assistants, maintaining course webpage and office hours. Led recitations and review sessions.
Research Assistant, Oregon St. Univ. Corvallis, OR
Investigated the biochemical and physiological changes that occur in cardiovascular aging and the response to antioxidant therapies. Self funded salary and research materials with grant from the American Heart Association. Trained and supervised undergraduate research assistants, taught courses, managed data collection and analysis. Published six original research manuscripts and collaborated on several others.
