Xavier Odihirin
About Xavier Odihirin
Xavier Odihirin is a Senior Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with extensive experience in analytical instruments and forensic investigations in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Xavier Odihirin is currently a Senior Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. In this role, he is responsible for forensic investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials related to DS and DP manufacturing for pharmaceuticals, biologics, and cell therapy products. He applies a wide variety of analytical testing techniques such as UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, DART-MS, hyperspectral imaging, particle sizing and counting, and wet chemistry.
Previous Experience at Agilent Technologies
Prior to joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Xavier Odihirin worked as a Field Services Engineer at Agilent Technologies from 2021 to 2022 in New York, United States. In this role, he was responsible for demonstrating and servicing analytical equipment in the field, showcasing his expertise in handling and maintaining sophisticated analytical instruments and ensuring their optimal performance.
Background in Microscopy at Angstrom Scientific
From 2019 to 2021, Xavier Odihirin worked at Angstrom Scientific in Ramsey, New Jersey as a Microscopist and Field Service Engineer. He focused on providing technical support and performing high-precision analytical work using microscopy techniques. His role involved conducting detailed analytical investigations and troubleshooting to assist in various scientific and manufacturing processes.
Early Career and Education
Xavier Odihirin began his career as an intern at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he later took on the role of Pesticide Analyst from 2014 to 2016. He then served as an Associate Chemist at SHINE Systems from 2017 to 2019, gaining significant experience in laboratory environments. Xavier holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science from York College CUNY (2013-2016) and an Associate of Science from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (2010-2012).
Technical Proficiencies and Analytical Expertise
Xavier Odihirin has a strong background in using various analytical instruments, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and pharmaceutical forensics. He is experienced in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Xavier applies spectroscopic techniques to identify and characterize protein/biologics based pharmaceuticals and supports investigational studies and validation of test methods for marketed products. His technical proficiencies also include writing comprehensive technical reports, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and performing laboratory work to support forensic investigations related to PQC, manufacturing, and counterfeits.