Matthew North
Adesis, Inc.
Bear,DE
29
years of professional experience
Dynamic Senior Team Leader and Chemist with a proven track record at Adesis, Inc., excelling in motivational skills and organic synthesis. Spearheaded team development and experimental design, achieving significant customer satisfaction targets. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and effective problem-solving, adept at fostering professional growth and ensuring safety in lab operations.
Personable and analytical, bringing solid understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques. Proficient in conducting experiments and analyzing data with meticulous attention to detail. Capable of delivering accurate results to drive scientific advancements.
Work History
Principal Chemist II
2 Months- Conducted organic synthesis, purification, and isolation of target compounds for client projects.
- Performed analytical characterization using NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, and LC methods.
- Documented experimental procedures, results, and observations in lab notebooks and reports.
- Optimized reaction conditions to improve yield, selectivity, and reproducibility.
- Mentored junior chemists on laboratory techniques, instrument use, and documentation practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize deliverables and resolve technical challenges.
- Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Synthesized new compounds, leading to development of innovative products that met market needs.
Senior Team Leader
8 Years 4 Months- Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
- Produced weekly, daily and monthly activity reports and forecasts.
- Mentored 4-6 junior team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their career progression.
- Promoted a collaborative work environment, encouraging open communication among team members for better problem-solving abilities.
- Achieved customer satisfaction targets consistently by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products or services according to specifications.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Oversaw the successful execution of multiple projects by effectively managing risks and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Generated and reviewed reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Built a cohesive team culture by recognizing individual achievements while emphasizing collective success as the ultimate goal.
Chemist
18 Years- Led research initiatives to develop innovative chemical processes and formulations.
- Mentored junior scientists, enhancing team skills and promoting collaborative research efforts.
- Streamlined experimental protocols, improving efficiency and reproducibility of results.
- Conducted in-depth data analysis using advanced statistical software to support research findings.
Associate Chemist
2 Years 5 Months- Analyzed organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties of each.
- Prepared 3 chemical libraries containing over 100,000 distinct compounds for high throughput screening.
- Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
- Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, identify and isolate chemical compounds both for on resin compounds as well as general synthesis.
Education
Masters Of Science - Chemistry
Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry
Skills
Motivational skills
Team development
Time management
Problem-solving
Lab operations
Verbal and written communication skills
Experimental design
Collaborative teamwork
Organic synthesis
Results interpretation
Timeline
Principal Chemist II
Adesis, Inc.
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
Senior Team Leader
Adesis, Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2026Read More
Chemist
Adesis, Inc
05.2000 - 05.2018Read More
Associate Chemist
Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
11.1997 - 04.2000Read More
Ohio University
Masters Of Science from Chemistry
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor Of Science from Chemistry
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