Dr. Chris Behme

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Jamestown, NC 27282

336-***-**** (cell)

acgzo9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: I am seeking employment as a university chemistry instructor or in the chemical,

agricultural, or medicinal industry as an organic chemist, analytical chemist, or group leader.

Background: Since receiving my doctorate in synthetic organic chemistry in June of 1998, I

have worked as a synthetic chemist, a medicinal chemist, an analytical chemist, and as a adjunct

professor of organic chemistry. I have extensive hands-on knowledge of synthesis, purification

and chemical analysis of organic molecules. My work included detailed documentation, record

keeping and patent writing.

Experience: Principal Scientist, TransTech Pharma, 1/06-1/09

Industrial Senior Research Scientist 8/02-12/05

Responsibilities included design, synthesis and characterization of experimental

drug targets and analogs. Specific duties and activities included:

-Working with molecular modelers to develop potential lead compounds

-Refining structure/activity relationships for lead optimization.

-Developing strategies for synthesis

-Synthesis of drug candidates

-Purification by silica gel chromatography or recrystallization

-Full characterization for each compound:

- 1H NMR

- 13C NMR

- HPLC-MS

- optical rotation

-Sample preparation and submission for biological assay

-Performing routine instrument maintenance on HPLC and NMR

-Maintaining a detailed notebook and records of compounds and preparations

-Labeling, organization, and storage of drug candidates and intermediate.

-Use of ChemDraw and Microsoft Word for weekly reports and presentations

-Working with patent attorneys to write and submit patents.

-Maintaining a clean, safe work environment, including safe handling and

storage of hazardous materials, and proper waste disposal.

Senior Research Chemist, Abbott Laboratories Hospital Products division,

5/01-3/02; Research Chemist 7/98-5/01. Research work included

proprietary syntheses of fluorinated anesthetics, anti-proliferatives, and pro-

drugs. Specific duties included:

- Development of potential alternate synthetic routes for the synthesis of

proprietary inhalation and injection anaesthetics.

-Experimental verification of viable synthetic methods.

-Process development and scale up to kilogram quantity.

-Assisting in patent writing.

-Supervising and assisting a research assistant.

-Maintenance of synthesis lab and equipment, including HPLC/MS.

Experience: Instructor of Organic Chemistry, High Point University 9/12-7/14

Teaching Adjunct Professor, High Point University, 9/09-7/12

Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant 1/98-5-98

Graduate NMR Teaching Assistant 8/92-8/97

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant 8/91-5/92, 8/97-12-97

Work-Study: Analytical Chemist, Michigan Molecular Institute, Midland, MI 1/90-5-91.

Work included GC analysis of commercial solvent samples

Awards: American Chemical Society, Midland Section, Midland, MI, 1991

‘Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major’

Phi Lambda Upsilon member 4/89

Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Doctoral Student 1991-1998

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, June 1998, 3.82 GPA; Steven D. Burke, advisor

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center MI 1988-1991

B.S. Chemistry May, 1991, 3.95 GPA, Summa Cum Laude

Patents, Publications, and References: Available upon request.

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