CV

Basics

Name Codie Freeman
Label Analytical Chemist | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Student | Computational Methods (Developing)
Email [email protected]
Url https://codiefreeman.com
Summary GMP-trained Analytical Chemist and Pharmaceutical Chemistry student with experience across solid-state and advanced analytical techniques. Skilled in generating high quality datasets, maintaining ALCOA++ data integrity and supporting regulated workflows, complemented by prior management experience in a compliance-driven environment.

Work

  • 2025.08 - 2026.08

    Sandwich, Kent

    Student Scientist
    Resolian
    Industrial placement within a GMP-compliant analytical laboratory supporting R&D and regulated client projects.
    • Designed an iGC-SEA flow-rate case study demonstrating up to 50% reduction in run time, supporting method development capability.
    • Authored multiple stability study reports as lead author, with deliverables undergoing technical and QC review before sponsor submission.
    • Maintained GMP-compliant laboratory notebooks, ADFs and audit trails across projects, contributing to solid-state characterisation using iGC, SEM, PXRD, DSC, DVS, TGA and light microscopy.
  • 2022.01 - 2025.06

    Reading, Berkshire

    Shift Manager
    JD Wetherspoon
    Operational and people leadership role within a highly regulated, high-throughput hospitality environment.
    • Managed teams of up to 20 staff within a 90+ person team, overseeing onboarding, training and shift operations.
    • Improved internal audit scores by 15%, contributing to the site's first all-green audit in 10 years.
    • Led a regulatory inspection achieving a 5/5 rating, holding personal licence and ensuring full compliance with licensing laws.

Education

  • 2021.09 - 2027.06
    BSc (Hons)
    University of Reading
    Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    • Further Organic Chemistry
    • Further Physical Chemistry
    • Python for Chemical Sciences
    • AI and Machine Learning for Chemical Sciences

Projects

  • 2026.01 - Present
    Surface Energy of Sucrose at Modified Particle Sizes
    • Applied iGC-SEA and SEM to assess particle morphology and link physical changes to measured surface energetics.
    • Developing a reproducible characterisation workflow as an independent placement project.
  • 2026.01 - Present
    iGC-SEA Python Package
    • Built multi-table CSV parsing with reproducible surface energy and acid-base calculations.
    • Provides more detailed analysis and customisation than proprietary software for developed modes.

Skills

Solid-State Methods
iGC-SEA
DVS
PXRD
DSC
TGA
SEM
Light Microscopy
Analytical & Separation
HPLC-MS
GC
NMR (¹H, ¹³C)
FTIR
TLC
Quality & Compliance
GMP
ALCOA++
CAPA Processes
SOPs
COSHH
Risk Assessment
Data Integrity
Computational & Data
Python
Pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
Jupyter
Git
GitHub

Volunteer

  • 2025.07 - Present
    STEM Ambassador
    STEM Learning UK
    Deliver outreach through the 'I'm a Scientist' programme, supporting and encouraging student engagement in chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences.

Interests

Professional Memberships
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Chemical Information and Computer Applications Group
Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group (JPAG)
Professional Development
University of Reading RED Award
I'm a Scientist Academy (CPD-accredited)