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Dustin D. Holden is a seasoned analytical chemist with expertise in Mass Spectrometry, Ion Trap, and Research And Development. He has held various positions at top institutions, including Principal R&D Engineer at Astrotech Corporation and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Texas at Austin. His experience spans multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

Experience

  • Astrotech Corporation
    • Austin, Texas, United States
    • Principal R&D Engineer
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • Austin, Texas, United States

    • Staff Scientist
      • Oct 2018 - Aug 2023

    • Visiting Scientist
      • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

      Research prototype ion trap and quadrupole mass spectrometer hardware and novel functionalities.

    • Postdoctoral Researcher
      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
      • Austin, Texas Area

      Increase efficiency and signal to noise of biomolecular ion ultraviolet photodissociation through customizing ion resonance waveforms allowing manipulation of ion cloud and laser beam overlap in a linear ion trap mass spectrometer.

    • Graduate Student
      • Jul 2011 - Sep 2016
      • Austin, Texas Area

      Mass spectrometry and instrumentation.

    • Internship
      • Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

      Finalize implementation of ultraviolet photodissociation on new mass spectrometer. Produced and presented a scientific poster at the 2014 American Society for Mass Spectrometry conference presenting results achieved during internship.

    • Internship
      • Feb 2014 - Mar 2014

      Implement ultraviolet photodissociation on a new mass spectrometer. Involved utilization of optics and custom instrument coding. Measured laser intensities, fragmentation efficiencies and photo-induced currents on lenses. Worked closely with R&D department scientists, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers to achieve project goals. Presented results to entire R&D, marketing, and project management departments after internship term.

    • Internship
      • Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
      • San Jose

      Trained in Ion Trap Control Language (ITCL) programming and wrote a program to determine the optimal number of ions required for a desired ion-ion reaction rate in the ion trap of a Thermo Scientific Velos Pro mass spectrometer.

  • Life Technologies
    • Austin, Texas Area
    • Research Associate II
      • Feb 2007 - Apr 2011
      • Austin, Texas Area

      GLP regulated analytical method development, method validation, sample preparation, incubation, extraction and analysis using LC/MS and GC/MS instruments. Operation and maintenance of Agilent 5975C GC/MSD, AB SCIEX QTRAP 5500, AB SCIEX QTRAP 3200, and AB SCIEX API 3000 QQQ mass spectrometers. Communicate with project directors on project specifications and requirements as well as provide progress feedback.

  • Christian Brothers Automotive
    • Austin, Texas, United States
    • Mechanic / Technician
      • Mar 2002 - Sep 2003
      • Austin, Texas, United States

      Vehicle repair, maintenance, wheel alignments, tire mounting and balancing, and shop equipment maintenance.

Education

  • 2011 - 2016
    The University of Texas at Austin
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Analytical Chemistry Instrumentation
  • St.Edward's University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry

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