Kristen Grinstead, Phd Email & Phone Number

Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States

I am the Senior Scientist and Lab Director. I help our company solve the chemistry problems that come with unpredictability of recycling scrap from all over the world. My responsibilities as Lab Director include selecting, maintaining, and overseeing the operation of equipment and trouble-shooting errors and supporting technical staff in safety and quality control. My Senior Scientist responsibilities include designing, planning, and executing multiple projects in research and development to improve silicone recycling and supporting technical communications with potential customers to meet their needs. I provide technical expertise to aid in the training and support of chemical operators, including safety lectures.

Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States

Performed the designing planning, and execution of research and development experiments related to silicone recycling at the pilot scale. Assisted the Principal Scientist in his own research and development projects. Performed day-to-day quality analysis work of final products and contributed to trouble-shooting process concerns by providing technical support to the chemical operators. Gave safety lectures to staff to support compliance with chemical safety SOPs.

Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States

Chemical operator at silicone recycling facility. Loading silicone oil, operating pumps and vacuums systems, monitoring system read outs to maintain operations and safety.

Rio Grande, Ohio, United States

Created content for and managed chemistry and physics lecture with accompanying labs. Coordinated communications with the administrative personal. Additional laboratory supplies were price compared and selected by the instructor. Laboratories were selected based on preparation for future science classes.

Huntington, West Virginia Area

Created content for and managed courses covering general, organic, and biochemistry and physics. Instruction included proper scientific documentation, to write effective and organized lab reports, and laboratory safety. Adapted existing supplies for laboratory applications. Laboratories were selected based on preparation for future science classes.

Miami, Florida, United States

Independent, self-motivated design, development, and application of engineered bioluminescent proteins for in vitro and in vivo imaging. Applications included a first of its kind bioluminescent detection system for an in vivo macular degeneration model for the detection of VEGF in mice. Responsibilities included:- Designing, managing, and reporting on research projects, including keeping notebooks, managing and ordering supplies, and the requesting of materials from collaborators- Performing over-lapping projects to minimize unutilized time in the laboratory- the management, trouble-shooting, maintenance and training for the use of a group scanning spectrophotometer- following, creating, and training others in the use of protocols for commercial kits and instrumentation- Applying verbal and written communications skills to communicate in a collaborative environment- Public speaking in group meetings and national poster presentations- Research and data analysis for several self-designed projects- Provided and received constructive criticism regarding both content and content presentation of written papers and group presentations

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Led classes of up to 20 students teaching chemistry laboratory to science students, holding office hours, and proctoring exams. Was promoted to lead TA to instruct other TAs in the expectations of the position. Helped students with constructing lab reports, performing computations, and preparing them for higher level classes.

Huntington, West Virginia, United States

Two years of REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates). Undergraduate Thesis:Spectroscopic Characterization of Cytochrome C Entrapped in AOT Reverse Micelles

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry

PhD research involving inserting non-natural amino acids into the bioluminescent protein aequorin for in vitro assays and in vivo imaging..

Biochemistry

Taught freshman chemistry laboratory for six semesters by giving prelab lecture, demonstrating set ups, grading associated classwork.

Bs In Biochemsitry, Minors: Biology, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Pi Mu Epsilon