Kim Andrews
2410 Happy Hollow Rd. Apt. A-2
W. Lafayette, Indiana 47906
(765) 426-9279
Kandrew@purdue.edu
OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging position that will utilize my academic and professional expertise to their fullest potential while
providing opportunities for professional growth, development and advancement.
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
 Organic Chemist with strong Analytical Techniques.
 Knowledge of ION CHROMATOAGRAPHY INSTRUMENTATION, GAS LIQUID CHROMATROGRAPHY.
INFRARED SPECTROMETRY, HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY INSTRUMENTATION,
and ULTRAVIOLET SPECTROMETRY INSTRUMENTATION.
 Knowledge of radiological chemistry, photochemistry and bio-inorganic Chemistry.
 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industrial EXPERIENCE.
 Technology Transfer and Commercialization processes EXPERIENCE.
 Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
 Strong sense of Responsibility and Self-Motivation.
 Team Player with High Work Ethics and Goals.
EDUCATION
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Ph.D. CANDIDATE in Chemistry, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN, Present.
M.S. in Chemistry, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, May 1996.
B.S. in Chemistry, Mercer University, Macon, GA, May 1993.
A.A. in Business Administration, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA, June 1988.
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Thomas Edison Award Nominee.
Dupont Fellow.
Alfred A. Sloan Fellow.
Innovation Realization Laboratory Doctorial Fellow (IRL)
WISP travel Award (Women in Science Program).
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2003-2005
August 2001-2003
IRL Research Fellow, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN.
 Performing research in graduate laboratory and synthesis of non-commercial porphyrins photodynamic therapeutic
applications.
 Determining commercialization and understanding technological transfer potential of applied porphyrin research.
 Serve as scientific lead consultant on IRL commercialization team working with Radian Research, Inc. verifying
proof of concept, identifying potential funding sources and generating a business plan for the clients single
stage to orbit rocket invention.
 Instrumentation: Biotage chromatography, UV spectroscopy, NMR, IR.
Organic Chemistry Graduate Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN.
 Taught and supervised organic chemistry classes for chemical engineering and pre-medicine students.
October 1998- August 2001 Associate Organic Chemist, Eli Lilly and Company Tippecanoe Laboratories, W. Lafayette, IN.
 Supported bulk manufacturing as a technical service representative.
 Determining Initiated and maintained regulatory documentation and cGMP processes.
 Coordinated and submitted annual business plan measures for processes.
 Supported chemical process development by identifying, evaluating and characterizing process variations.
 Initiated and implemented process improvements that increased process yields, capacity and decreased costs.
 Instrumentation: HPLC, NMR.
May 1996- October 1998
Chemist, (Lockheed Martin Energy Research) Kelly Scientific Resources, Oak Ridge, TN.
 Assign to chemistry and Analytical Services Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
 Prepared solutions, generated and recorded data, performed analytical calculations and completed necessary
documentation for chemical separations.
 Operated analytical/physical testing instrumentation used in chemical separations.
 Developed and tested methods used to quantitate chemical analyses.
 Instrumentation: IC, GC-MS.
August 1993- May 1996
Organic Chemistry Graduate Teaching Assistant/Organic Chemistry Graduate Research Assistant,
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville,TN.
 Taught nursing chemistry laboratories and provided graduate research assistance.
 Instrumentation: ICR.
August 1990- December 1991 Chemistry Laboratory Assistant, Mercer University, Macon, GA.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville,TN.
 Assisted in preparation of known and unknown solutions.
 Reviewed and entered data in to chemistry laboratory journals.
 Completed inventory evaluation of laboratory equipment and solutions.
September 1988- June 1989 Judiciary Coordinator, Fort Valley State College, Fort Valley GA.
 Coordinated interviews with accused offenders.
 Implemented judiciary filing system.
 Issued fines to offenders found guilty.
July 1980- August 1988
Customer Service Representative, Pacific Bell/AT&T, Burbank, CA.
 Provided prompt and efficient service to customers with request and/ or complaints.
 Supervised, trained and provided general work direction for technicians.
 Served as liaison between management and employees.
MEMBERSHIPS
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American Society of Mass Spectrometry.
American Chemical Society (ACS).
Iota Sigma Pi (chemistry honor society).
NOBCChE (National Society of Chemical Engineers and Chemist).
WISP (Women In Science) Chemistry Department Executive Representative.
PHI LAMBDA UPSILON (Honorary Chemical Society).
PUBLICATIONS
(Eli Lilly and Company Published Internal Reports)
1) Andrews, K.A., and Nguyen, J.B., The Occurrence of a Related Substance in the Tilmicosin Production Synthesis: Source of and Identification
of an Acetone Adduct of Desmycosin Contributing to the Total Related Substance of Tilmicosin, Lilly Internal Report, September 30, 1999.
2) Andrews, K.A., and Call, L., Comparison of Factor D and 20-Dihydrodesmycosin in Strain 0.20 Tylosin Phosphate Concentrate with 40%
Recycled Amyl Acetate and Strain 0.18 Tylosin Phosphate Concentrate without Recycled Amyl Acetate in Tilmicosin (QA336T), Lilly Internal
Report, September 30, 1999.
3) Andrews, K.A., and Lorentz, K., A Comparison of 1-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidione and 1,3-Dimethyl-2-Imidazolidinone in the Synthesis of Tomoxetine
Hydrochloride (QA440Y)-Part II, Lilly Internal Report, September 12,2000.
4) Andrews. K.A., and Lorentz K., Tomoxetine Hydrochloride (QA440Y) Simple Distillation as the Optimal Tomoxetine Free- Base Drying Method,
Lilly Internal Report, November 14, 2000.
5) Andrews, K.A., and Lorentz K., Atomoxetine Hydrochloride (QA 440Y, LY139603) Standard Laboratory Procedure, Lilly Internal Report, May 30,
2001.
POSTERS and Presentations
Andrews, K.A. And McMillin, D.R*., TriCationic Porphyrins: Synthesis, Structure and Interaction with DNA, ACS National meeting, Atlanta, GA,
2006 (Presentation).
Andrews, K.A., Shelton, A.H., and McMillin, D.R*., Cationic Porphyrins: Synthesis, Structure and Interaction with DNA, NOBCChE, San Diego, CA,
April 2004 (Presentation)
Andrews, K.A., Shelton, A.H., and McMillin, D.R*., Cationic Porphyrins: Synthesis, Structure and Interaction with DNA, ACS meeting, Anaheim, CA,.
March 2004.
Andrews, K.A., Dissociative Attachment Using Ion Cyclotron Resonance Techniques, American Society of Mass Spectrometry, Atlanta, GA., summer
1995.
REFERENCES
provided upon request.