Dr. Eric Castro

Selbstständig, Independent contract editor (Chemistry and Materials Science), American Journal Experts

Oberursel, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Science writing and editing
Bioanalytical chemistry
Separation Methods
Capillary Electrophoresis
Microfluidics
Spectroscopy
Instrument design and construction
Assay development

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Eric Castro

  • Bis heute 8 Jahre und 7 Monate, seit Dez. 2015

    Independent contract editor (Chemistry and Materials Science)

    American Journal Experts

  • 2 Jahre, Dez. 2012 - Nov. 2014

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Korea Institute of Science and Technology - Europe GmbH

    Developed a single-point detection method for the characterization of surface properties of closed microfluidic channels. Improved a laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) detection system for use in ultra-high voltage capillary electrophoresis project. Participated in the development of a microdroplet array based qPCR instrument. Supervised Ph.D. students and organized a practical course in microfluidics. Responsible person for the maintenance of lab instruments and equipment.

  • 10 Monate, Sep. 2001 - Juni 2002

    Quality Control

    Laboratorios Andifar

    Performed quality control assays on a wide variety of pharmaceutical products and formulations. Developed and implemented protocols for QC assays for new products. Assisted in purchase of new instruments and equipment for QC department.

  • 6 Monate, Jan. 2000 - Juni 2000

    Lab Technician

    Medtronic Inc.

    Worked with senior scientists in optimization of electrolyte solution to be used in the electrolytic capacitor for the GEM III line of implantable defibrillators.

Ausbildung von Eric Castro

  • 8 Jahre, Sep. 2004 - Aug. 2012

    Analytical Chemistry

    University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

    Developed an assay for LIF detection of single enzyme molecules using microdroplet arrays. Constructed an instrument for monitoring LIF in microdroplet arrays. Studied the use of commercial fluorous polymer coatings to reduce protein adsorption in capillary electrophoresis.

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, Aug. 1995 - Mai 1999

    Chemistry

    St. Olaf College

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Muttersprache

  • Spanisch

    Muttersprache

  • Deutsch

    Gut

Interessen

Photography

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