Curriculum Vitae

I am an analytical chemist and data scientist dedicated to bridging bench science with data-driven insights. By integrating data automation, advanced analytics, and robust infrastructure solutions, I streamline complex workflows while maintaining rigorous quality and compliance standards. My experience spans from supporting high-stakes regulatory applications to optimizing laboratory processes, ensuring that each solution meets both scientific and strategic goals.

Whether I’m improving lab operations or building predictive models, I focus on transforming raw data into solutions that drive smarter decisions. I thrive on projects where precision meets creativity, whether that involves enhancing R&D efficiency, troubleshooting manufacturing challenges, or uncovering deeper insights from datasets.

This CV outlines my technical skills, hands-on experience, and the collaborative mindset I bring to every role. Let’s connect science with strategy and make innovation happen.

Basics

Name Kyle Pfeiffer
Label Principal Scientist I
Email kylewpfeiffer@gmail.com
Url https://kylepfeiffer.com/
Summary Principal Scientist with combined expertise in analytical chemistry and data science, specializing in advanced data analysis, automation, and regulatory compliance. Seeking to leverage analytical and data-driven skills to drive innovation and efficiency in a dynamic research environment.
Kyle Pfeiffer

Work

  • 2023.01 - Present
    Principal Scientist I
    Altria Group, Inc.
    Spearhead development of automated systems and cross-platform infrastructure for the Analytical Sciences department, ensuring regulatory alignment and high-integrity data solutions.
    • Data workflow management
    • Tool development innovation
    • Analytical data oversight
    • Quality review leadership
  • 2021.04 - 2023.01
    Customer Support Engineer
    PerkinElmer, Inc.
    Extensive experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing multivendor instrumentation, delivering both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, comprehensive customer training, and designing optimized laboratory workflows for efficient testing.
    • Instrumentation management
    • Maintenance expertise
    • Customer training
    • Workflow optimization
  • 2019.06 - 2021.04
    Group Leader
    Eurofins Scientific
    Supervised laboratory personnel, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining quality control practices. Developed a quality control tool for generating control charts for over 70 methods, enhancing data accuracy and integrity.
    • Supervised multiple laboratory platforms
    • Data review and analysis
    • Quality control tool development
    • Metrics monitoring
  • 2014.01 - 2019.06
    Lead Laboratory Technologist
    True Health Diagnostics (formerly Health Diagnostic Laboratory)
    Maintained expertise in analytical test procedures, quality control, and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely results in a fast-paced environment.
    • Analytical expertise
    • Results interpretation and decision making
    • Time management

Education

  • 2023.08 - 2024.12

    Richmond, VA

    Master of Decision Analytics
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    Data Science
    • Python and R scripting languages
    • JMP, Oracle, Tableau, SAS softwares
    • Data Scraping, NLP, Statistics, AI/ML principles
  • 2010.06 - 2013.05

    Richmond, VA

    Bachelor of Science
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    Chemistry
    • Professional Chemist with Honors concentration, ACS certified
    • Minor in Mathematical Sciences

Volunteer

  • 2012.01 - 2013.05

    Richmond, VA

    Teaching Assistant/Tutor
    Chemistry 100/101/102 Teaching Assistant
    Assisted students in understanding fundamental chemistry principles and facilitated group work and communication among peers in the classroom.
    • Guided students through basic chemistry concepts and collaborative group activities.
    • Enhanced student comprehension by providing targeted support and fostering peer discussions.

Awards

  • 2013.05.01
    Mary E. Kapp Service Award
    SAACS VCU Advisor
    Honored for my service and volunteer efforts as President of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS).
  • 2012.08.01
    David F. Ingraham Scholarship
    Richmond Chromatography Discussion Group
    Awarded for excellence in separation sciences as an upper-class chemistry major.

Certificates

Skills

Data Analysis
Data Wrangling
Report Generation
Statistical Analysis
Data Interpretation
Business Intelligence
Predictive Modeling
Programming Languages
Visual Basic
SQL
Python
R
HTML
CSS
Chromatography Techniques
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Mass Spectrometry (MS)
Instrument Maintenance
Data Acquisition
Quality & Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Corrective Actions
Data Integrity
Quality Assurance
Laboratory & Workflow Management
Laboratory Workflow Design
Laboratory Personnel Supervision
Operational Metrics Monitoring
Project Management
Resource Allocation

Interests

Data Science and Analytics
Data Mining
Data Scraping
Data Visualization
Predictive Analytics
Machine Learning and AI
Supervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning
Neural Networks
Natural Language Processing
Big Data Technologies
Data Lakes
Database Sharding
Data Warehousing
Cloud Computing
Chemometrics
Multivariate Analysis
Cluster Analysis
Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
Design of Experiments (DoE)

Projects

  • 2023.01 - 2023.06
    Data Reporting Infrastructure Development
    Designed a data reporting infrastructure that summarizes external and internal datasets intended for regulatory reporting.
    • Automated data transposition and summary report generation
    • Applied rounding rules and limit of quantitation (LOQ) evaluation
    • Facilitated regulatory reporting compliance
  • 2019.09 - 2020.01
    Quality Control Tool for Analytical Methods
    Developed a comprehensive quality control tool to generate control charts for over 70 methods, employing Westgard rules within large datasets.
    • Implemented multiple Westgard rules for control charting
    • Ensured compliance with data integrity standards
    • Automated the generation and updating of control charts
  • 2015.09 - 2019.05
    Report Generation Software
    Contributed to the development and management of software for statistical analysis of multivendor data exports.
    • Integrated statistical analysis with multiple data report types
    • Streamlined data interpretation and reporting
    • Supported multivendor analytical software
  • 2012.01 - 2013.11
    Automated Curve Resolution Algorithm
    Created an algorithm to resolve overlapped peaks in liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detection for accurate data analysis.
    • Improved accuracy and efficiency of data analysis
    • Enabled precise identification and quantification of compounds
    • Utilized advanced chemometric techniques