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STEPHEN D KOZUCH

East Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 5 years working as Senior Scientist within the biotech industry. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in both synthetic chemistry and bio-conjugation. Proficient in conducting laboratory experiments while training new hires on research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven individual with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Scientist

NJ Biopharmaceuticals
08.2018 - Current
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects while meeting all pertinent milestones.
  • Conducted experiments in a laboratory environment for product development purposes.
  • Designed and performed multi-step synthesis of cytotoxic payloads for further conjugation with biomolecules (mAb's, peptides, oligonucleotides, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with peptide and oligonucleotide synthesis through the use of automated synthesizers.
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
  • Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.

Doctoral Research Student

Seton Hall University, David Sabatino
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Applied solid-phase bioconjugation strategies for developing of siRNAs for theranostic applications in gene therapy.
  • Utilized solution phase organic chemistry to synthesize a “branch-point amidite” for incorporation of multiple siRNAs within one construct.
  • Applied various spectroscopic methods including 500 MHz NMR, mass spectrometry, IR, UV-VIS and HPLC toward identifying organic compounds.
  • Managed lab consumables and equipment; also assisted in lab maintenance and organization.
  • Mentored and trained 2 undergraduate and 1 graduate student.

Education

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
08.2018

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05.2015

Skills

  • Solid phase peptide and oligonucleotide synthesis
  • LC-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis, Gel Electrophoresis
  • Analysis of small molecules as well as larger biomolecules
  • Method Development
  • Routine Instrument Maintenance
  • Protein Purification
  • Lab Experiments and Research
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Patents and Publications

  • Bram Pieter Karsten; Stephen David Kozuch; Nareshkumar Jain: 2020. Method for the preparation of diarlymethane dyes and triarylmethane dyes including isosulfan blue (WO2021011440A1)
  • Sarkar, B; et al ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 2019 5 (9), 4657-4670
  • Kozuch, SD; Cultrara, CN; Beck, AE; Heller, CJ; Shah, S; Patel, MR; Zilberberg, J; Sabatino, D; ACS Omega 2018 3 (10), 12975-12984
  • Cultrara, C.N., Kozuch, S.D., Ramasundaram, P. et al. BMC Cancer 18, 1263 (2018)
  • Patel, PL; Rana, NK; Patel, MR, Kozuch, SD; Sabatino, D. ChemMedChem 2016, 11, 252.
  • Patel, MR; Kozuch, SD; Cultrara, CN; Yadav, R; Huang, S; Samuni, U; Koren, J; Chiosis, G; Sabatino, D. Nano Letters 2016 16 (10), 6099-6108
  • Twomey, EC; Cordasco, DF; Kozuch, SD; Wei, Y; PLoS ONE 2013 8 (12): e8342

Timeline

Senior Scientist

NJ Biopharmaceuticals
08.2018 - Current

Doctoral Research Student

Seton Hall University, David Sabatino
01.2014 - 08.2018

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

Seton Hall University

Master of Science - Biochemistry

Seton Hall University

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