JAMES COLLIER, M.S.
011816-RESUME
Denver, Colorado
303-810-9655 (c)
james.collier641@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Ambitious results-oriented scientist seeking opportunity to contribute to a multi-disciplinary project. Experienced
chemist with extensive knowledge of organic synthetic methodology, analytical methods, technology transfer and
cGMP process development. Proven track record of success in due diligence as well as strategic planning and
implementation. Experienced presenter in communicating project results and highly technical concepts to team
members. Equally effective as a team leader, participant or working independently.
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
 Organic Synthesis Methodology
 Analytical & Preparative Purification
Techniques
 Waters HPLC Empower Software
 Technology Transfer
 Process Development
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Bruker & JEOL Delta NMR Acquisition and
Processing
HPLC, FT-IR, UV-vis Instrumentation
GMP
ChemDraw, SciFinder & Crossfire
Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Surtek, Inc.
2014-2016
Chemist
Chemist for an international petroleum engineering consulting firm. Optimized solutions from fluid chemistry studies
were used in subsequent enhanced oil recovery (EOR) core flooding studies.
 Prepared dilutions matrices for various fluid-fluid interaction screenings
 Measured rheological properties solutions to assess their use in oil field operations
 Conducted longitudinal thermostability solution studies
 Performed oil-recovery core floods
 Performed various chemical assays on effluent flood solutions pertaining to alkali, surfactant & polymer
concentrations from both static stability & core flood experiments
TDA Research, Inc.
2007-2012
Chemist
Employed creative scientific problem solving skills as the lead scientist working on a broad range of government
agency funded scientific projects.
 Specialized in collaborative projects with scientists at Rice University
 Prepared materials tested by NASA at the International Space Station
 Built alliances as the company liaison for collaborative projects with the Colorado School of Mines
 Employed mathematical and quantitative skills to analyze project data
 Prepared summary reports used subsequently to procure research funding
 Trained staff to perform troubleshooting of HPLC instruments
Metro State University of Denver
2006-Present
Affiliate Faculty, Department of Chemistry
Taught General Chemistry lecture to undergraduate science and engineering majors
 Developed lesson plans, quizzes and exams for lecture hall-sized classes
 Utilized excellent communication and presentation skills to convey highly abstract and scientific concepts
 Mentored and motivated students interested in further pursuing careers in the medical and scientific fields
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James Collier, M.S.
Hauser Pharmaceutical Services
2005-2007
Staff Chemist
Lead chemist responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of the inaugural FDA-compliant
manufacturing the chemotherapeutic agent Vintofolide, currently licensed by Merck and undergoing clinical trials
 Managed and surpassed the expectations of shareholders through collaborations with client scientists
 Wrote and revised complex protocols and analyses compliant with current FDA regulations
 Managed manpower and company resources on complex, nationwide projects requiring team partnering
across departments and clients
Compri Consulting
2002-2004
Technical Consultant in the IT department to Janus Capital Group.
 Provided executive-level training, technical and support to Portfolio Managers, Executives, Research
Associates, and members of various accounting departments
 Designed and maintained specialized desktop images for departments company-wide to be used in the
disaster recovery program at a warm site remote location
Roche Bioscience
1996-2002
Medicinal Chemist
(1996-2000)
Technical Support Specialist
(2000-2002)
Prepared compounds on a drug discovery team preparing drug candidates related to asthma research. Transitioned
into the IT department, responsible for the site-wide training of scientists on scientific applications
 Worked as a chemist as part of a multi-disciplinary team comprised of scientists from all over the world
 Utilized databases to query, collect, analyze, and present data to group members
 Regularly presented results to research team members and outside consultants, including Nobel laureates
 Transitioned into IT department providing technical support for scientists
 Aided in the design of enterprise-level database software for in-house use
 Trained incoming scientists on proprietary Roche database software used in medicinal chemistry
 Provided site-wide technical support for global rollout of new software
 Provided support for scientific global symposia hosted by Palo Alto site
Texas Tech University
Instructor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Taught General Chemistry Laboratory to undergraduate science and engineering majors
FORMAL EDUCATION
M.S., Organic Chemistry
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
B.S., Zoology
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Dale Carnegie Training: Strictly Business
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1995-1996