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Monica McDowell

Director Of Research Development at Kate Somerville Skincare

Monica McDowell has a diverse work experience in the skincare and pharmaceutical industries. Monica worked at Kate Somerville Skincare, LLC as the Director of Research Development, starting in April 2018. Prior to that, they were an R&D Chemist at Thibiant International from August 2015 to March 2018. Between March 2014 and August 2015, Monica worked as a QA Chemist II at Neutrogena.

Monica's earlier experience includes their time at Amgen as a CW Senior Associate from August 2012 to January 2014. In this role, they performed protein analysis, characterization, and reporting using various instruments and software. Before that, they were a Chemist II at BioScreen Testing Services from June 2006 to July 2012, where they focused on extraction, preparation, and analysis of various products and developed standard operating procedures.

Monica also has research experience as a Research Associate at Dr. Krishna Foster, California State University from January 2005 to January 2007. Monica managed technicians and conducted analytical testing using various techniques. In addition, they worked as a Chemist at International Medication Systems from January 2005 to June 2006 and as a Jr. Chemist at California Tan Inc from January 2005 to January 2006. In these roles, they were involved in creating formulations, quality testing, and coordinating batch records.

Overall, Monica McDowell has a strong background in research and development, quality assurance, and analytical testing in the skincare and pharmaceutical industries.

Monica McDowell has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biochemistry from California State University, Los Angeles. Monica also has an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from Marymount California University.

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  • Director Of Research Development

    April, 2018 - present