2021 OMB New Members (July 2021)

Julia Bramante 84 Spruce St. Unit 201, Denver, CO, 80230

216-659-3899

jmbramante@gmail.com

EDUCATION University of Denver; Denver, CO B.S. Chemistry, American Chemical Society Accredited; Minors: Chinese, Biology, Mathematics (2010- 2014)

East China Normal University; Shanghai, China (Summer 2009) Participated in a three month immersion program in China to study Chinese language and culture.

PROFESSIONAL/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Cannabis Reference Laboratory, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory Services Division; Denver, CO (September 2017-present) Laboratory Manager and Lead Scientist, Scientist IV (November 2020-present)

Laboratory Lead Scientist, Scientist III (March 2019-October 2020) Quality Assurance Officer, Scientist I (September 2017-February 2019) 

The Cannabis Reference Laboratory exists to provide a technical resource for private cannabis testing facilities and cannabis product manufacturers. Acting as the source for analytical method development for cannabis concentration, pesticide residues, heavy metals, residual solvents and microbiological contaminant analyses, the laboratory provides technical laboratory information and training to the private laboratory industry, as well as testing methodologies to increase the effectiveness of the state cannabis testing reference library.  Plans, implements, and directs method development and method validation activities and experimentation for cannabis potency, pesticide residues, heavy metals, residual solvents and microbiological contaminant analyses utilizing, but not limited to, LC-MS QTOF, LC-MSMS, GC-FID, GC-MS, ICP-MS, qPCR, MALDI-TOF, sequencing, microscopy, and cultural methodology.  Applies knowledge of quality assurance, accreditation requirements, scientific principles, and analytical skills to continually develop and improve quality and efficiency of the laboratory.  Plans, implements, and directs QA/QC activities to ensure lab testing provides the highest quality analytical results while ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols and accreditation requirements, including ISO 17025. Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision, Division of Chemical Health and Safety of the American Chemical Society (November 2016-present)  Chair (January 2019-present)  Secretary (March 2018-December 2018)  Membership and Social Chair (September 2017-March 2018)  Events Chair (November 2016-September 2017)

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