Jose Mendoza

About Jose Mendoza

Proven track record in organic synthesis/medicinal and analytical chemistry• Experience in working to GLP regulatory requirements• Success in Hit assessment, Hit-to-Lead and Lead Optimization processes• Extensive experience in rapid parallel synthesis work; automation• Analytical chemistry experience, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS and NMR• Patent preparation skills • Chemistry outsourcing experience • Group leader with Management experience• Strong problem solver and a team player• Ability to multitask and work to tight timelines• Comply with laboratory safety guidelines and SOPs

Experience

1. Senior Scientist

   Opans Llc

   Dec 2012 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Responsible for LC/MS analysis and quality control of small molecules analytical chemistry efforts.• Conducting QC work for various projects with GLP (EPA, FDA, OECD) regulatory requirements.• Actively involved in LC/MS/MS development and validation methods.• Performing QC bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites in biological fluids and tissues.• Participating in LC/MS/MS analysis supporting investigative projects.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, Organic Chemistry

  1991 — 1993

• Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico/Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo

  M.Sc. Organic Chemistry/B.Sc, QFB

• University of Rochester

  Ph.D., Organic Chemistry

  1986 — 1990

Skills

• Analytical Chemistry
• Parallel Synthesis
• Library
• Lead Change
• Purification
• Glp
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Organic Chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Drug Development
• Chemistry
• Drug Discovery
• Organic Synthesis
• Chromatography
• Uv/Vis
• Assay Development
• Technology Transfer
• Lc-Ms
• Protein Chemistry
• Drug Design
• Hplc
• Nmr
• Mass Spectrometry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Heterocyclic Chemistry
• Biochemistry