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Work History
Education
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Graduate Coursework
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Brian Hoffman Ph. D

Brian Hoffman Ph. D

Memphis,TN

Summary

Chemistry professional with a solid educational foundation, including a Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. from the University of Memphis. Specialized in researching antibiotic resistance of bacterial biofilms during postgraduate studies, employing expertise in drug design, analytical analysis, and biological assay development to create innovative compounds targeting antibiotic resistance. Currently working in a research and development role, conducting thorough product testing for manufactured goods and actively contributing to new product development initiatives. I am searching for new opportunities to branch off my medical research studies and be a part of an innovative team.

Work History

Research and Development Chemist

Memphis Contract Packaging Inc.
Somerville, TN
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed, tested and optimized new chemical formulations to meet customer requirements.
  • Designed and implemented protocols for research projects in collaboration with other scientists.
  • Compiled data from experiments, analyzed results and prepared technical reports summarizing findings.
  • Created detailed product specifications based on the results of research studies.
  • Performed quality control tests on raw materials, intermediates and finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Investigated existing processes and proposed improvements in reaction time, yields or other parameters.
  • Monitored environmental conditions during production runs to identify potential process problems.
  • Evaluated competitive products for their performance characteristics in comparison to company products.
  • Maintained accurate records of experimental work including laboratory notebooks, data sheets and reports.
  • Provided technical support to manufacturing operations regarding product development activities.
  • Prepared samples for evaluation by customers or external laboratories according to established procedures.
  • Contributed ideas for new products or processes that could be developed within the organization.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams working on various research initiatives across multiple departments.
  • Reviewed relevant literature related to current projects and identified new areas of exploration.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 05.2024
  • Educated undergraduate students on laboratory protocols and activities.
  • Oversaw students in group settings and offered academic guidance.
  • Worked with teachers to enhance lab participation and understanding.
  • Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
  • Pre-recorded videos and live streamed classes online to provide modern, first-class education to chemistry students.
  • Tracked attendance, projects, labs, reports and other class and student metrics.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments or papers and recorded grades.
  • Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
  • Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work.
  • Led discussion sections, tutorials or laboratory sections.
  • Tutored or mentored students in need of additional instruction.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 05.2024
  • Synthesis of small drug like molecules for biological testing.
  • Developed protocols for the utilization of HPLC-MS for the quantitation of fatty acids.
  • Proficiency with MassLynx Software and sample prep for HPLC-MS
  • Regularly collected and analyzed 1HNMR and 13CNMR
  • Designed protocols for the growth of bacterial and human cells to test biological activity and cytotoxicity of designed compounds.
  • Attended conferences to gain new perspectives on latest research.
  • Gathered, reviewed and summarized literature from scientific journals.
  • Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarizing research results.
  • Designed research and experimental studies, executing research techniques, tests and assays.
  • Collected, arranged and entered data into Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism for data analysis
  • Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
  • Gave public presentations of findings at conferences.
  • Gathered and organized materials for project focused on bacterial biofilms.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
05-2024

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
08.2018

Skills

  • 1HNMR
  • 13CNMR
  • HPLC-MS
  • QQQ-MS
  • GC-MS
  • Column Chromatography
  • Extraction Methodologies
  • Cell Biology
  • Biological Assay Development
  • Sterile Processing
  • Small Molecule Synthesis
  • Deadline Driven
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication
  • Experiment Protocol Development
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Designing Experiments
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Managing Laboratory Supplies
  • Presentation Skills
  • Course Materials Creation

LinkedIn

                                                     https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-hoffman-memphis/

Graduate Coursework

Instrumental Analysis

Organic Medicinal Chemistry

Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy

Receptors and Signaling

Molecular Spectroscopy

Approx Chem Model Meth

Biomaterials

Advanced Analytical Chem II

Papers and Presentations

1. Harrison, Z.L., Awais, R., Harris, M.A., Raji, B., Hoffman, B.C., Baker, D.L., and Jessica A. Jennings, J.A., (2021) 2-Heptylcyclopropane-1-Carboxylic acid Disperses and Inhibits Bacterial Biofilms. Front. Microbiol. 12, 645180.

2. Hoffman, B. and Baker, D.L., “Quantitative analysis of diffusible signaling factors using negative ion liquid chromatography electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLCESI-MS)” Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, November, 2020.

3. Hoffman, B.*; Wiley*, E. R.; Baker, D.L., “Synthesis and Quantitative Analysis of Diffusible Signal Factor Analogs as Antibiofilm Agents” National American Chemical Society Meeting, August 2021.

4. Hoffman, B. and Baker D.L., “Quantitative analysis of fatty acid diffusible signaling factors by HPLC-ESI-MS” Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, November 2021.

5. Hoffman, B. and Baker D.L “Synthesis and quantitative analysis of diffusible signaling factors, for determination of structure activity relationships and structural stability. National American Chemical Society Meeting, August 2022

Timeline

Research and Development Chemist - Memphis Contract Packaging Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Memphis
08.2018 - 05.2024
Graduate Research Assistant - University of Memphis
08.2018 - 05.2024
University of Memphis - Ph.D., Chemistry
University of Memphis - Master of Science, Chemistry
University of Memphis - Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry

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