Christopher Knudtson Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States

• Method development and validation for trace metal analysis via Inductive-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICPMS)• Performed particle isolation and characterization under ISO5 and ISO7 conditions.• Utilized optical microscopy, FTIR, Raman, and SEM/EDS for imaging and analysis of unknown particles.• Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) for ICPMS• Performed chemical analysis of medical devices according to ISO 9001 Part 18 and ISO 17025.• Carried out Operation and Performance Qualification of new instruments for commercial use• Trained and managed analysts in ICP-MS operation and data analysis• Performed annotation of LC-MS chromatograms for extractable and leachable studies of medical devices• Addressed client's inquires concerned reported data• Created educational resources for FTIR training including a spectra library, characterization workflows, and identification problem sets.

St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States

• Tutored students in organic chemistry through weekly online meetings.• Provided prompt communication to address any issues concerning material or schedule changes.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Performed quality assessment for water treatment plant servicing the City of St Louis.• Collected, prepared, stored, and analyzed raw, in process, and finished water samples in compliance with EPA standards and methods.• Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments for chemical analysis• Tested water samples for potability• Evaluated the performance of vendors' products• Performed ELISA immunoassays for the detection of herbicides• Ran ICP-MS for detection of trace metals in water samples• Prepared analytical standards and solutions• Reported data in a timely manner for operation and quality assurance• Responded to customer inquiries concerning water quality and services

Meramec, Missouri, United States

Teaching Organic I and II Laboratory

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Acted as a Teaching Assistant and performed research under Dr. Jerry R. Dias• Synthesized functionalized bile acid macrocycles for supramolecular research• Analyzed synthetic products via NMR, IR, MS, X-ray crystallography. • Presented synthesis research at local and regional ACS meetings• Inventoried chemical stockroom• Supervised undergraduate organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry laboratories • Developed multimedia learning resources for teaching chemistry laboratories • Designed a website for student education www.caknudtson.weebly.com

Omaha, Ne

Supervised undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory • Led in-class learning sessions utilizing ChemKarta Educational Card Game• Designed and presented special topics lectures on total synthesis of Thorazine, Tamiflu, Prostaglandin F2a, proton pump inhibitors, and antihistimines

Fremont, Ne

Taught Organic Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory and Pharmacology• Implemented a multi-step synthesis of a natural product (CAPE) as an undergraduate lab. • Developed novel pedagogies for teaching science at undergraduate level.• Presented research on developing teaching methods at regional ACS meetings• Consulted for scientific writing with students in college writing center. • Taught presentation of an ACS-style poster and submission of an ACS synthetic paper as final project in Org Chem I and II respectively. • Maintained and made available academic reports, grade sheets, and performance evaluations to Nursing Department, Chemistry Department, and Dean’s Office to evaluate and improve course design. • Facilitated regular study and review sessions in addition to set office hours.• Inventoried and managed chemicals in chemistry and biology stockrooms.

Lawrence, Kansas Area

Performed research under Dr. Paul Hanson• Synthesized flavone (>30) and sultam (>90) chemical libraries for submission to national screening networks under KU's Chemical Methodology and Library Development (CMLD) program. • Assisted in writing grants for National Institute of Health (NIH), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) and CMLD funding. • Managed laboratory solvents including maintaining tanks, storage facilities, and ordering solvents. • Developed and utilized polymer-bound synthetic reagents. • Utilized GC, IR, NMR, MS, HPLC, TLC, and flash chromatography for monitoring reactions, characterizing compounds, and purifying products. • Applied in-silico screening for assaying molecular diversity. • Regularly presented progress in both group and sub-group meetings. • Presented research at national (2008) and regional (2006-2009) American Chemical Society meetings.

Greater Omaha Area

Summer internship. • Operated and maintained of flowcytometry instruments • Mixed and filled buffer solutions for instruments • Organized, maintained, and retrieved data records • Responsible for safe storage of HIV, cancer, and stem cell samples

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organic Chemistry, 3.925

College Teaching And Career Preparation Certificate, Education

Master Of Science (M.S.), Organic Chemistry, 3.6

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, 3.4

Cum Laude

High School, 3.5