Group leader with project management and production experience: - 15+ years' experience in Biomolecular Science (peptides, proteins, biochemistry, radiochemistry, drug discovery), - 10+ years' experience in contract research and in custom labeling projects that led to the realization of H-3, C-14, I-125, Zr-89 and Cu-64 labeled biomolecules, drugs for the pharma industry, - 10+ years' experience in EU-funded and leading national grants, - 60+ scientific articles.Relevant examples of my multidisciplinary work include:• Zr-89 and Cu-64 labeling of proteins for immuno-PET studies;• prepared and purified recombinant proteins; expertise in the related analytical methods and in protein conjugation; developed methods for the specific C-terminal modification of recombinant proteins with self-designed lipids;• executed medicinal chemistry projects (chemical synthesis, in vitro radioligand binding studies, and functional assays); expertise in the preparation of various peptides (SPPS), in their labeling, in the related analytical methods (HPLC, HPLC-MS, IR, UV-VIS, NMR) and IT solutions (ChemDraw, MNova, SciFinder); designed and synthesized novel, patentable lipids for mRNA-LNP vaccines;• executed contract research projects for biotech and pharma companies to support radioligand binding studies, transport or ADME measurements; hands-on experience in using tritium labeling manifold, radio HPLC, radio-TLC, and in LSC measurements;• responsible for the radiological protection of a life science-focused research institute, expertise in controlled area monitoring, tritium monitoring of personnel, radioactive waste management, and decontamination; trained employees and students;• data analysis, critical interpretation of scientific results and practical aspects of academic and custom research projects, peer review experience, supervising and mentoring MSc and PhD students.Key competencies: organic chemistry, radiochemistry, peptide chemistry, protein chemistry, bioconjugation, preparation and purification of recombinant proteins, upstream processes, medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, quality control, interpretation of quantitative and qualitative life science data sets, critical interpretation of scientific results, group management, project leadership, contract research, custom synthesis.Self-motivated to contribute to #theranostics, #biologicals, #immunoPET and #drug development.