Kirk F. Eidman

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Norristown, Pa **403

Phone: 267-***-**** (Cell)

Email: adm492@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Challenging Leadership position within the Chemical Industry in Chemical Process Development, Group Management or Project Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Over 15 years of Group Leadership and Department Leadership in the Fragrance and Flavor industry.

Novel chemical processes and products developed to full commercial scale in the F&F industry.

Synthesized and Introduced Capsydine, 2-pentyl-4-methylpyridine, a proprietary Firmenich fragrance material scheduled for 2012 introduction for fragrance creation. Compound is protected by WPO patent.

Team leader for plant process introductions.

Solid background in modern synthetic organic chemistry including asymmetric induction, organometallic chemistry and natural products synthesis, and all aspect of process development and process improvement.

Experience in the chemical plant environment including supervision of plant personnel.

Proven ability to mentor young junior chemists and develop them into fully experienced industrial chemists.

EDUCATION

1982-1986 Ph.D. University of Colorado, Boulder

Organic chemistry with emphasis in ferroelectric liquid crystal synthesis. Thesis work provided a strong background in all areas of modern synthetic chemistry. Professor David M. Walba, Advisor.

1978-1982 B.S. Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Program of Emphasis: Chemistry. Wrote an original research proposal and studied the addition of ethylene to aromatic radicals and anions.

1988-1989 Postdoctoral Position, Northwestern University, Professor A. Barrett,

Studies of the total synthesis of sialyl lactose, a carbohydrate natural product.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Present Dekra Insights, Senior Chemical Process Safety Specialist, Princeton, NJ

Chemical process safety testing and Material safety studies

2016-2018 Sensient Colors LLC, Process Chemist III, St Louis, MO

Improve the chemical processes for the manufacturing of hydroxyl azo pigments for the production of cosmetics products.

Introduction of improved processes to full scale manufacturing.

Design and introduction of improved cleanout processes for azo pigment reactor trains.

Introduction of new methods of physical characterization of azo pigments including powder X-ray diffraction and NIR spectroscopy.

Acquiring basic color formulation skills and experience.

2015-2016 Natural Advantage, Vice President R&D, Oakdale, LA

Direction of the Process R&D Group which includes three BS chemists and 3 Technical chemists.

Development of processes for high impact natural flavor molecules.

Introduction of the Natural Advantage chemical hygiene plan.

Initiation of a scientific talent recruitment effort targeting graduates of the Louisiana University system.

Introduction of a Process Research knowledge capture system.

2013-2015 Ungerer and Company, Director, Lincoln Park, NJ

Introduction of chemical processes for aroma chemicals into plants in the USA and Mexico.

Development of processes for natural flavor molecules to improve essential oils.

Development of process for functional fragrance molecules.

Direction of a Process Group of three chemists.

2009-2012 Firmenich, Senior Chemist, Lab Head, Princeton, NJ

Group Leader.

Synthesized a series of alky pyridine perfumery raw materials and receive a WPO Composition of matter patent.

Site Chemical Hygiene Officer Led group that introduce a computerized chemical inventory

2008 Firmenich, Senior Chemist, Lab Head, Geneva, Switzerland

Group Leader.

Process development and route screening of new fragrance molecules.

Introduction of a new manufacturing route for Cornoline fragrance molecule.

Development of a chemical process for Sucraboost Sucralose enhancer.

2002-2007 Firmenich, Senior Chemist, Lab Head, Princeton, NJ

Group Leader.

Discovery and development of sulfur based flavor molecules.

Introduction of Methionol Butyrate NAT as a Flavor raw material.

Support of analytical groups with standards and general organic chemistry issues.

Process development and route screening of new fragrance molecules.

2000-2002 Johnson & Johnson, NORAMCO of Delaware Division

Development of new commercial processes for production of Codeine and Hydrocodone narcotics for pain relief.

Process optimization and cGMP process validation, DEA regulations.

Synthesis and isolation of narcotics process impurities for use as analytical standards.

Use of Experimental Design in Process Development.

1995-2000 LONZA Inc., Annandale, NJ. Project Leader, New Technologies Group.

Led a team of 4 synthetic chemists seeking new biologically active molecules for use as Biocides and Consumer Products Preservatives.

Introduced the use of Molecular Modeling and QSAR techniques to the LONZA New Chemical Entities research effort.

Discovered several new molecules with sufficient biological activity for promotion to Pre-development, as actives in Consumer Products Preservation Formulations.

Optimized chemical processes for manufacture of halohydantoin compounds for use as chemical reagents and water treatment chemicals.

Developed with Marketing, a plan for the introduction of Dibromodimethylhydantoin as a cost effective replacement for

N-Bromosuccinimide in the Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.

Performed process evaluations, manufacturing cost estimations, and technology transfers to LONZA plant locations, and external toll manufacturers.

1992-1994 Scios-Nova Inc., Baltimore, MD. Senior Scientist, Process Development

Developed chemical processes for Bradykinin antagonist peptides and small molecule anti-inflammatory drugs.

Demonstrated novel chemical processes and process improvement concepts.

Supervised a group including two M.S. chemists.

Performed GMP process validation studies and process cost estimations.

Selection of GMP production sites.

1989-1992 Sandoz Crop Protection, Des Plaines, IL. Senior Scientist I

Developed several new processes leading to commercialization of new herbicides.

Prepared process batch run sheets, and supervised execution of plant procedures.

Supervised plant personnel during pilot plant operations.

Production of 30 to 200 Kg lots of new herbicides and intermediates.

Prepared samples for EPA regulated toxicology studies, leading to registration of new herbicides.

PUBLICATIONS AND PATENTS

Jia-Xiao Li, Kirk Eidman, Xian-Wen Gan, Olivier P. Haefliger, Echo Hong Shen,Jana Pika;

“Identification of (S,S)-γ-Glutamyl-(cis-S-1-Propenyl)-ThioGlycine, a Naturally Occurring Norcysteine Derivative, in the Chinese Vegetable, Toona sinensis”, manuscriupt submitted to J. Org.Chem. for publication.

Estelle Delort, Kirk F. Eidman; 2,4-Disubstituted Pyridines as Perfuming Ingredients, WO 2011/121469 A1, October 2011.

Estelle Delort, Alain Velluz, Eric Frerot’ Mark Rubin, Alain Jaquier, Simon Linder, Kirk F. Eidman, and Brian S. MacDougall; “Identification and Synthesis of New Volatile Molecules Found in Extracts Obtained from Distinct Parts of Cooked Chicken”; J. Agric. Food Chem. 2011, 59,117**-*****.

Kirk F. Eidman and Brian S. MacDougall. “Synthesis of Loliolide, Actinidiolide, Dihydroactinidiolide, and Aeginetolide via Cerium Enolate Chemistry”, J. Org. Chem., 71, 25, 9513-9516.

David M. Walba and Kirk F. Eidman. "Ferroelectric Smectic Liquid Crystals-3. Synthesis of New Liquid Crystal Materials Possessing the Phenylbenzoate Core Unit and 1-Cyano-alkoxy Chiral Tails", U.S. Patent 4,777,280, granted on October 11, 1988.

"A General Synthesis of Non-racemic Cyanohydrin Ethers", David M. Walba, Kirk F. Eidman and R. Curtis Haltiwanger, J. Org. Chem. 1989, Vol. 54, pp 4939.

"Evolution of the Boulder Model for the Molecular Origins of the Polarization in Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals"; David M. Walba, Homaune A. Razavi, Kirk F. Eidman, Bengt Otterholm, R. Curtis Haltiwanger, Noel A. Clark, Renfan Shao, Devendra S. Parmar, Michael D. Wand and Rohini T. Vohra, Ferroelectrics, 1991, Vol. 13, pp 21.

"Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis", Wiley, 1995. Review chapters on synthetic applications of Formic acid, Acetic acid, Propionic acid and Trifluoroacetic acid.

"The Crystal Structure of 2-Phenylacetophenone"; T. P. Rieker, C. Haltiwanger, K. Eidman, D. W. Walba and N. A. Clark, Acta. Cryst., 1993, C49, pp 406-408.

PRESENTATIONS

"Synthesis of Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals Containing a Non-racemic Cyanohydrin Ether Tail Unit", Kirk F. Eidman, David M. Walba, Devendra S. Parmar and Noel A. Clark. Presented at The 11th International Liquid Crystal Conference, Berkeley, CA., July 3, 1986.

"A Palladium Catalyzed Synthesis of 2,7-Dimethylfluorene", presented at the 208th American Chemical Society Meeting, Washington, DC, August 1994

INTERESTS

FAA Licensed Glider Pilot, Downhill skiing, Fly-fishing, Travel.

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