Loyal and dependable talented Scientist with a proven track record for delivery of high quality compounds for pre-clinical evaluation through both judicious physical property and SAR-based optimization. Drove support of multiple project-teams objectives through synthesis of multigram quantities (up to 500g) of lead compounds in a time-constrained fashion for key proof of concept and toxicity studies.• Design and execute syntheses of complex organic molecules.• In-depth knowledge of advanced synthesis including heterocyclic chemistry, metal catalyzed reactions, air-sensitive protocols, and complex multi-step syntheses.• Extensive expertise in purification and spectroscopic techniques utilized in the preparation and characterization of complex organic molecules (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, etc.).• Effectively works in teams and collaborates with other scientists including biologists, pharmacologists and toxicologists.• Involved in the management and day-to-day running of a chemistry lab.