Zachary Klein
***.*****@*****.*** ** Morton Drive
201-***-**** Ramsey, NJ 07446
EXPERIENCE
Teva Pharmaceuticals Pomona, NY
Analytical R&D Chemist-Sterile Products (October 2015-present)
Conduct routine testing to support formulation of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
Method development of assay, drug loading, dissolution, elemental analysis, and water content for liposomal and polymer-microsphere based parenteral formulations. o Instrumentation: HPLC, UPLC, IC, Dissolution, Karl Fischer, UV, CAD, and RI.
Responsible for training employees unfamiliar with Karl Fischer to conduct routine analysis and develop methods independently.
Secondary structure determination of peptides for stability testing using FTIR and CD.
Routine analysis of residual solvents in finished products using GC.
Troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
Organized and self-motivated chemist familiar with experimental documentation in accordance with cGMP.
Hamilton College Department of Chemistry Clinton, NY
Research Associate in Chemistry (June 2014-May 2015)
Investigate syntheses of anti-cancer compounds derived from Alpha Fetoprotein.
Purification of peptides from synthetic impurities using CombiFlash fractionation system.
Structure elucidation of products and isomers using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and LC-MS.
Hamilton College Department of Mathematics Clinton, NY
Grader (January 2014-May 2014)
Responsible for grading and correcting student homework in Differential Equations
Nominated and chosen by mathematics department faculty
COMPUTER
Empower; NuGenesis ELN; Tiamo; LaTeX; Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; ChemDraw; Maple; Mathematica.
EDUCATION
Hamilton College Clinton, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Graduated May 2015
Double Major: Chemistry and Mathematics
GPA: Chemistry: 3.4/ Mathematics: 3.5
COURSE WORK
General Chemistry Biochemistry Statistical Analysis of Data Organic Chemistry I & II Calculus I & II Differential Equations I & II Physical Chemistry I & II Linear Algebra Partial Differential Equations Research Methods in Chemistry Real Analysis Senior Seminar in Dynamics Senior Thesis in Chemistry Modern Algebra Physics I & II
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Hamilton College Men’s Varsity Football Team (2011-2015)
Four Year Starter, both offense and defense
Leadership Council Representative (2012-2014)
Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Member (2012-2015)
Vice-president (Spring 2014)
Ritual Chairman (2012-2013)