Experience

Eurofins | EAG Laboratories

• United States
• Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Scientist

  • May 2022 - Present

  • Developed methods for trace metal analysis via Inductive-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICPMS) • Performed chemical analysis within an accredited ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 environment • 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 extracted organic compounds in LC-MS chromatograms • Addressed client's inquires concerned reported data • Developed methods for trace metal analysis via Inductive-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICPMS) • Performed chemical analysis within an accredited ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 environment • 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 extracted organic compounds in LC-MS chromatograms • Addressed client's inquires concerned reported data



Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemistry Tutor

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

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



City of St. Louis

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemist I

  • Dec 2019 - May 2022

  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 Show less



St. Louis Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Teaching Organic I and II Laboratory Teaching Organic I and II Laboratory



University of Missouri-Kansas City

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • May 2013 - Dec 2019

  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 Show less



College of Saint Mary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  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 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



Midland University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • 2011 - 2012

  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. Show less



The University of Kansas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2004 - May 2011

  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. Show less



University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • May 2001 - Aug 2003

  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 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