Aaron C. Anderson

4070 NE HWY 20Corvallis, OR 97330

(760) 216-2912

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, ChemistryOregon State University, Corvallis, OR June 2014Concentration: Organic/Advanced Chemistry

Laboratory Skills Skills and Analytic Methods:• Organic Synthetic and Purification Methods

• Preparative Liquid Chromatography

• Analytic Gas and Liquid Chromatography

• Dynamic Light Scattering

• Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis

• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

• Hyper-spectral Imaging

• UV/Vis Spectroscopy

• FTIR Spectroscopy

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COMPUTERSKILLS

Software: Matlab, Python, COMSOL Multiphysics, Solidworks, LaTeX, Sigmaplot/Sigmastat,& Microsoft Office suite.

Data Analysis Mathematics Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Linear and nonlinear correlation,Matrix decomposition methods, Eigenspace analysis,minimum norm solution analysis

EXPERIENCE Chemist Team Lead March 2016- PresentPolypeptide Laboratories

• Manage seven chemists for the production of peptide and oligonucleotide basedActive Pharmaceutical Ingredients

• Perform solid phase peptide synthesis by various coupling, deprotection, andcyclization strategies

• Analyze crude samples by HPLC for purity• Purify synthesized compounds via preparative HPLC• Identify fractions for pooling and reprocessing to obtain finished products con-

forming to costumer specifications• Ensure batch records and production methods are in compliance with current

Good Manufacturing Practices• Conduct Root Cause analysis for all deviations in the process stream and de-

termine probable impact on final product purity and composition• Lyophilize and package final products for release to the quality control depart-

ment.

• Participate in developement of new products during process scale up and finaltransfer to cGMP compliant methods

Process Chemist Oct 2015- Mar 2016Cascade Pacific, Halsey Oregon

• Analyze methanol fraction of process effluent stream using GC-FID• Perform elemental analysis of process samples using Atomic Absorbtion Spec-

troscopy and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy• Analyze process stream samples for conformity• Perform QC checks on composite samples of production lots• Release lots for sale upon satisfactory quality control checks.• Identify and quantify non process elements in incoming raw material streams

to minimize impact upon production.• provide timely process data to management to ensure process controls and

measurements are within tolerance for plant operation.

Extractions Chemist Summer 2014-Sept. 2015OMIC Laboratories, Portland Oregon

• Analyze pesticide residues using GC-NPD and GC-MS• Validate analytic methods and conduct instrument validation• Isolate pesticide residues for analysis using liquid liquid and solid phase

extraction techniques.• Ensure proper spike solutions and internal standards are included is samples.• Assist in the development of improved extraction methods.

Founding Member and Lead Chemist Summer 2012-PresentNanoman Industries, Corvallis, Oregon

• Design synthetic pathways for target fluorophores and metal complexes.• Execute scale up of microsynthetic reactions.• Analyze characterization data from contract labs.• Coordinate with suppliers and buyers to ensure regulatory compliance.

Undergraduate Researcher Fall 2008-Fall 2013Harper Nanotoxicology Laboratory, Oregon State University

• Mentored two graduate students in the school of Chemical, Biological, andEnvironmental engineering in the development of a Trolox EquivalentAntioxidant Capacity assay, along with a method to determine nanoparticlelipophilicity/hydrophilicity.

• Developed a microfluidic system to separate nanoparticle suspensions byparticle size and Zeta potential.

• Developed nanoparticle synthesis and surface chemistry modifications asrequired, including polyethylene glycol modified silicon dioxide particles, surfaceaminated silicon dioxide particles, and carboxylated carbon nanotubes.

• Collected analytic data using methods including dynamic light scattering, nanopar-ticle tracking analysis, UV/Vis spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonancespectroscopy.

• Wrote numerical algorithms to analyze hyper-spectral images, including spec-tral angle mapping and mapping by partial spectral unmixing.

• Conducted statistical analysis on collected data sets using various methodsincluding analysis of variance and nonlinear correlation analysis.

Infantry Squad Leader Winter 2011-PresentBravo Company, 2-162 Infantry, Corvallis, OR

• Led an infantry squad during field exercises and other training events.

• Trained subordinate leaders as well as junior troops in infantry tasks, tactics,and military discipline.

• Responsible for performance evaluations of junior troops and leaders.

Logistics Coordinator Spring 2011-Winter 2011U.S. Marine Central Command, Kabul, Afghanistan

• Provided asset coordination for VIP visits within the Kabul Base Cluster areaof operation.

• Led a security team in support of VIP visits within the Kabul operationalarea, including route reconnaissance, threat identification, and direct securitymeasures.

• Provided weapons and security training for command personal security detach-ments, including the International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) com-mander’s personal security detachment.

Undergraduate Researcher Winter 2008-Fall 2009Microelectromechanical Systems Laboratory, Oregon State University

• Collected and analyzed mass balance data for a microplate blood dialyzer sys-tem.

• Assisted in the construction and opperation of a mixed bromosilane reactor.

Logistics Specialist Spring 2003-Winter 2007United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA

• Led a dismounted security platoon with 2nd battalion, 5th Marine Regimentduring OIF 2007.

• Responsible for unit equipment readiness of 1st Marine Regiment, along withfour subordinate battalions.

• Responsible for parts flow and maintenance tracking for 1st Marine Regimentand subrodinate battalions.

• Assigned machine gunner for staff officers during OIF II in 2004 and 2005.

• Received combat meritorious promotions to Lance Corporal and Corporal dur-ing OIF II in Fallujah, Iraq.

Recognition andAwards • Combat Meritorious promotions to Lance Corporal and Corporal for leadership

actions in combat

• Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for extra duties con-ducted during OIF II

• Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for actions in Afghanistan