David Trinkle
About David Trinkle
David Trinkle is a Scientist in Engineering Technologies within Drug Product Development at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in material science and powder flow properties.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
David Trinkle currently works at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Scientist in Engineering Technologies (ET) within Drug Product Development (DPD) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. His responsibilities include developing and implementing workflows and tools that utilize fit-for-purpose tools, empirical data, and modeling. His work in material science, particularly powder flow and other properties, is central to his role.
Prior Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current position, Trinkle served in several roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2017 to 2020, he was an Associate Research Scientist II in ET within DPD. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate Research Scientist I in ET within DPD from 2015 to 2017. He also held the same title in Oral Product Development (OPD) within DPD from 2011 to 2015. Earlier in his career at Bristol Myers Squibb, he was a Pharmaceutical Development Technician in Oral Product Development from 2008 to 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, David Trinkle worked at Veolia North America as a Laboratory Technician from 2005 to 2007 in Hopewell, New Jersey. He also gained experience as a Research Assistant in the Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratory at Rutgers University–New Brunswick for three months in 2004.
Educational Background
David Trinkle holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Pharmaceutical Engineering and Science from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2005. In addition, he has an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Engineering from Bucks County Community College, Newtown, Pennsylvania, where he studied from 1995 to 1999.
Specializations and Expertise
David Trinkle specializes in material science with a focus on powder flow and other properties. He has expertise in powder filling unit operations and lab automation. His career includes the development and implementation of mini-piloting tools and workflows that utilize resource-sparing fit-for-purpose tools, empirical data, and modeling. His technical skills, core behaviors/values, interpersonal skills, and leadership have progressively developed during his career.