Donald J.

About Donald J.

Talented and dynamic scientist with a multi-faceted approach to research and development. Principal Investigator on multiple Phase I and II SBIR grants. Skilled at developing analytical methodologies for multi-disciplinary projects. Experienced in writing and developing SOPs, company policy, safety protocols, and research reports. Published in peer-reviewed journals. Highly adept at acquiring new techniques necessary to achieve goals. Instrumentation and Technical Experience:Microscopy and ImagingScanning Electron Microscopy (SBEM, CL, EDS)Transmission Electron Microscopy/TomographyX-ray Microscopy/TomographyLight Microscopy (Confocal, Two-photon, PALM) Scanning Probe Microscopy (STM and AFM)Spectroscopy and Chromatography Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Multi-angle Light Scattering (MALS) Circular Dichroism (CD) Mass Spectroscopy (ESI-MS, MALDI, GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS) Liquid Chromatography (HPLC, FPLC) X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Spectroscopy and Chromatography Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Multi-angle Light Scattering (MALS) Circular Dichroism (CD) Mass Spectroscopy (ESI-MS, MALDI, GCMS, LCMS, ICPMS) Liquid Chromatography (HPLC, FPLC) X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Cell & Molecular Biology DNA, mRNA, Protein extraction/expression/purificationPCR, mutagenesis PCR, qPCRLigation, Cloning, Sequencing (NextGen)Immunohistochemistry labelingBradford Assay, SDS PAGE, WesternBlotMammalian Cell LinesSynthetic Chemistry & Chemical Biology Polymer Synthesis (ROMP, Cationic Polymerizations) Orangometalic Synthesis (Nanoparticle surface conjugations) Inorganic Synthesis (Metal Nanoparticle synthesis) Bioconjugate Chemistry Peptide Synthesis Precursor Development

Experience

1. Technical Business Development Manager

   Croda

   Jul 2024 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

Education

• Occidental College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry

  2004 — 2008

• UC San Diego

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry

  2010 — 2015

• UC San Diego

  Master of Science (MS), Chemistry

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• Mass Spectrometry
• Science
• Biochemistry
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Spectroscopy
• Confocal Microscopy
• Grant Writing
• Life Sciences
• Materials Science
• Pcr
• Editing
• Molecular Biology
• Hplc
• Chromatography
• Cell Biology
• Event Planning
• Data Analysis
• Chemistry
• Community Outreach
• Program Development
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
• Microscopy
• Teaching
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Organic Chemistry