Organic Chemist

Christopher S. Barber

**** ****** ***** • Longmont, CO 80501 • ***********.*.******@*****.*** • 719-***-****

Seeking Organic Chemistry Opportunity

Motivated and dedicated bilingual organic chemist with 4+ years of undergraduate research experience seeking temporary employment in the field of organic chemistry. I recently spent 5 months training in the medicinal chemistry division at Array BioPharma. The fast-paced work environment required immediate mastery of aqueous workups, TLC-guided column chromatography (silica, reverse phase, chiral), purification by UHPLC, as well as precise and accurate analysis and characterization of small molecules (HPLC, LC/MS, NMR). In addition, the nature of the work necessitated thorough adherence to safe lab practices and use of PPE. I regularly prepared and presented my results and future plans to the project team. Most recently I have gained experience in biotech manufacturing at KBI BioPharma, while remaining compliant with GMP and GDP principles. Seeking to apply my experience in multi-step synthesis and instrumental analysis skills in a modern organic or analytical lab environment.

Professional Experience:

KBI BioPharma Inc., Boulder, CO

Manufacturing Associate Oct 2015 – Present

Manufacturing of biosimilars in a GMP setting

Adherence to GMP and GDP standards

Array BioPharma Inc., Boulder, CO

Medicinal Chemistry Intern, Drug Research and Development May 2015 – Sep 2015

Multi-step synthesis of small-molecule kinase inhibitor drug candidates

Explored structure-activity-relationships with empirical approaches and limited use of modeling

Independently analyzed reactions, isolated/purified, and characterized 19 final products

Academic Experience:

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Undergraduate Researcher, Dr. Tomislav Rovis Research Group Apr 2014 – May 2015

Performed multi-step syntheses of a variety of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalysts

Investigated reactivity of NHC in benzoin condensations of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes

Optimized methods for conversion of diverse electron-rich/-poor anilines to hydrazine products

Undergraduate Researcher, Dr. Joseph DiVerdi Research Group Sep 2011 – May 2012

Aug 2012 – Dec 2013

Probed interfacial Na+ ion exchange within reverse micelles using 23Na NMR

Synthesized and utilized the paramagnetic shift agent Dy(TPP)7-

Undergraduate Researcher, Dr. Debbie Crans Research Group Sep 2010 – May 2011

Developed a method to convert unsaturated fatty acids into viable 2nd-gen. biofuels

Gained experience working with high-temperature, volatile reactions and instrumental analysis

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Whitewater, WI

REU Internship, Dr. John Ejnik Research Group May 2011 – Aug 2011

Optimized methods for removal of mercury from fish tissue for food-safe commercial applications

Independently prepared samples, performed microwave-assisted digestion, analyzed total mercury content by CV-AFS and ICP-MS, and processed data

Education:

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (ACS-Certified) Dec 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language & Culture May 2015

GPA: 3.4 overall

Presented undergraduate research at the CSU CURC poster session three times

Dean’s List 2009

Study Abroad: Leuphana Universität, Luneburg, Germany Fall 2012

Awards and Affiliations

Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) 2002-2008

Reuben G. Gustavson Award for outstanding academic achievement 2012

American Chemical Society

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society

References

Christopher Kraser

Staff Scientist

Array BioPharma Inc., Boulder

Email: *****.******@**************.***

Work: 303-***-****

Dr. Tomislav Rovis

Chemistry Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Email: *****@*****.*********.***

Work: 970-***-****

Dr. Joseph DiVerdi

Associate Chemistry Professor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Email:

******.*******@*********.***

Work: 970-***-****

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