Néstor Chévere-Trinidad
Springfield,Massachusetts
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2019 - Current
- Teaching Higher Education courses in Chemistry (General Chemistry, General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Spectroscopy, and Instrumental Analysis) and Modern Languages (Spanish)
- Development of experimental and chemical instrument procedures for entry-level and upper-level students in Chemistry
- General Chemistry I and II lab manual
- General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry lab manual
- Upper-level Chemistry lab manuals (Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis)
- Online teaching of Chemistry using Blackboard and Canvas as LMS
- Experience ordering laboratory supplies and chemicals
- Knowledge in the receiving, packaging, labeling, and shipping of various types of laboratory waste for disposal
- Knowledge of safety regulations (EPA and OSHA)
- Use of Chemical Instrumentation (HPLC, GC, Atomic Absorption Flame, IR, UV/Vis) for educational purposes for undergraduate students
- Perform required in-house preventative maintenance on all analytical instrumentation
- Institutional Service: Member of the Committee of Academic Standards and Policy
- Maintains a continuous review of undergraduate policies relating to the general academic standards of the College
- Ensure the currency and availability of academic policies and policy-related documents
- Member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
- Considers for approval the establishment of new or the change to existing courses, majors, minors, and programs and to consider courses for General Education status
- Member of the Academic Advising Committee
- Continuously review undergraduate policies and procedures relating to academic advising.
Coordinator of Foreign Languages
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2019 - Current
- Serving as the chair for the Spanish Department, teaching Spanish courses and assisting with evaluating Spanish adjunct applicants
- Mentoring those hired to teach, readily sharing syllabi, lecture notes, assignments, and teaching philosophy.
Adjunct Professor
SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2011 - Current
- Teaching Survey, Organic and Biological Chemistry, General Chemistry I and II course and laboratory, and Elementary Spanish
- Experienced in Online Learning (Blackboard, Pearson Mastering Chemistry, Labster, Cengage MindTap).
Licensed Scientist
ORTHO PHARMACEUTICALS
01.2002 - 08.2022
- Improved equipment performance and methods optimization
- Participated in the resolution of Out-of-specification investigations
- Performed routine quality control tests on solid and semisolid raw materials.
Assistant Professor
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Taught Organic and Biological Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, College Algebra, and Spanish for Health Professionals.
Adjunct Professor
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught Organic/Biochemistry lab for nursing students and General Chemistry lab.
Adjunct Professor
OUR LADY OF THE ELMS COLLEGE
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught Organic/Biochemistry laboratory for nursing students.
Chief Research Scientist
HEATBATH CORPORATION
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Lead new and existing product research for metal finishing and heat-treating products
- Improved quality and decreased cost of production through modifications of existing formulations.
Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
08.2002 - 01.2009
- Developed and executed research in synthesizing organic ligands, organometallic compounds, and polymers and synthesis of binary semiconductors through electrochemistry
- Studied reaction rates of Copper-catalyzed reactions
- Teaching Assistant
- Taught General and Organic Chemistry Labs
- Trained new graduate students in Spectroscopic methods.
Quality Assurance Technical Operations Scientist
PFIZER PHAMACEUTICAL
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Experience in raw material analysis for solids and semisolids dosages
- Performed method transfer of solid dosage from active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Performed dissolution stability/technique studies for new product qualification lots
- Provided training to other scientists in analytical techniques, including GC, and HPLC, among others.
Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Taught General, Organic, Physical, Inorganic and Biochemistry Labs
- Taught Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds
- Involved in preparing General Chemistry I and II lab manuals.
Education
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY -
01.2009
- Electrochemical Synthesis of Chalcogenics Semiconductors for PV applications
- Mechanism of Copper-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY -
01.2001
- Electrochemical Studies of the Interaction of Oxidazed- Carboplatin with DNA-bases
- Electrochemical Studies of the Interaction of Carboplatin with Glutathione
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY -
01.1998
Research Project: Synthesis of alpha-allylicketones
Skills
Team Leadership
Active Listening
Project Management
Technology Integration
Personable and Approachable
Critical Thinking
Knowledge
Subject Matter Expertise
Curriculum Development
Research Competency
Abilities
Adaptability
Innovation
Leadership
Continuous Learning
Certification
- Agilent: Back to the Basics: Sharpen your LC and GC Skills - 2023
- Vernier Software and Technology - 2018
- Certified Electroplater-Finisher - 2010
- Johnson & Johnson Laboratory Analyst Training and Certification Program - 2002
- USP Fundamentals of Dissolution - 2002
- USP Analytical Method Validation - 2002
Affiliations
- College of Chemists of Puerto Rico – License # 4765
- Member of the American Chemical Society.
- Member of the Society for Achievement for Chicanos and Native American Students (SACNAS)
Publications
- N.L. Chévere-Trinidad, S. Gurbuz, J. Kramer and D. Venkataraman, “Electrochemical Synthesis of Metal Chalogenide Nanorods, Nanotubes, Segmented Nanorods and Co-axial Nanorods” A contribution to “Handbook of Nanoelectrochemistry: Electrochemical Synthesis Methods, Properties and Characterization Techniques”, Eds: Aliofkhazraei, M & Makhlouf, A. S. M., Springer International Publishing, 2016, p 101-133.
- N.L. Chévere-Trinidad, S. Gurbuz, and D. Venkataraman. Electrochemical Synthesis of Semiconducting Material. Presented: 8/2008 - 236th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.T.L. Benanti, N. Chévere-Trinidad
- S. Gurbuz, N.L. Chévere-Trinidad, and D. Venkataraman. Room temperature electrodeposition of hexagonal selenium semiconductor nanorods. Presented: 8/2008 - 236th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
- N.L. Chévere-Trinidad, S. Gurbuz, S. Yurt, and D. Venkataraman. Semiconducting Nanorods for Photovoltaics Applications. Presented: 8/2007 - 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA.
- N.L. Chévere-Trinidad, D.Van Allen, and D. Venkataraman. Mechanism of Copper-Catalyzed Cross Coupling Reactions. Presented: 08/2004 - 230th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Community Service
- Member of the Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish, Springfield, MA, Dioceses of Springfield, MA.
- Parish Council Member 2005 – present
- Hispanic Minister Music Director 2005 – 2020
- Music Director 2020 – present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Professor - AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2019 - Current
Coordinator of Foreign Languages - AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Professor - AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2019
Adjunct Professor - SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2011 - Current
Adjunct Professor - AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
01.2011 - 01.2012
Adjunct Professor - OUR LADY OF THE ELMS COLLEGE
01.2011 - 01.2012
Chief Research Scientist - HEATBATH CORPORATION
01.2008 - 01.2010
Research Assistant - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
08.2002 - 01.2009
Licensed Scientist - ORTHO PHARMACEUTICALS
01.2002 - 08.2022
Quality Assurance Technical Operations Scientist - PFIZER PHAMACEUTICAL
01.2001 - 01.2002
Teaching Assistant - UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
01.1998 - 01.2001
University of Massachusetts - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CHEMISTRY,
University of Puerto Rico - MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY,
University of Puerto Rico - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY,
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