CV
Basics
| Name | Codie Freeman |
| Label | Analytical Chemist | Pharmaceutical Chemistry Student | Computational Methods (Developing) |
| [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
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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.
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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
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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
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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) | |||