Christopher (J.) V.
Freelance AI Trainer
Experience
Feb 2025 - Present
10 monthsFreelance AI Trainer
Outlier
- Improved large language models by data annotation, response evaluations in chemistry focused domains
- Development of high quality prompts and rubric-based datasets for model training
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements and demonstrated flexibility for rapidly learning new areas of focus
Jul 2023 - Feb 2025
1 year 8 monthsNew Orleans, United States
Research Associate II
LSU Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Neuroscience Center of Excellence
- Design and execute analytical methodologies for LC-MS/MS for a wide variety of compounds including phospholipids, lipid mediators, and fatty acids to research neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, stroke, age related macular degeneration)
- Purification and enrichment of lipids from cell culture, serum, and tissue using liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), solid phase extraction (SPE), and analytical fractionation
- Basic maintenance and calibration of UPLC and MS instruments (QQQ triple quadrupole, QToF quadrupole time-of-flight)
- Develop and execute SIR and MRM methods and procedures for LC-MS/MS of lipids and validation with synthetic standards using RPLC and HILIC
- Design of experiments for identification and quantification of micro-/nanoplastics recovered from atherosclerotic plaques using nano-FTIR and FTIR microscopy
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Involved in mentorship of high school and undergraduate students during summer programs
Aug 2015 - Aug 2023
8 years 1 monthBaton Rouge, United States
Doctoral Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
Louisiana State University Department of Chemistry
- Investigation of nanoparticle size distributions in polymer nanocomposite systems under deformation via x-ray scattering in-situ tensile testing
- Synthesis and characterization of polydimethylsiloxane nanocomposites
- Determining molecular structure and dynamics through small-angle x-ray (SAXS) and neutron scattering (SANS)
- Collaborative experiments with national and international labs (Argonne, Oak Ridge, NIST, MLZ-Munich, Germany) through accepted research proposals for SAXS and SANS experiments
- Mentored six undergraduate students to foster scientific development and good lab practices
- Presented pre-lab lectures for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry labs, guided students (~30 students per class) through experiments and review sessions, and graded assessments in a timely manner
May 2015 - Aug 2015
4 monthsPensacola, United States
Chemist Intern
Ascend Performance Materials
- Improved chemical analysis capabilities through collection of compound libraries of 150 polymers and additives using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)
- Rapidly acquired expertise in instrument operations, completed assigned tasks, and problem-solved with minimal supervision
- Performed sublimation and degradation experiments to investigate kinetics of nylon additives
- Followed protocols and safety plans to complete tasks without incidents
Jun 2013 - May 2015
2 yearsPensacola, United States
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of West Florida Department of Chemistry
- Calibration and refurbishment of a Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer (Bruker Reflex MALDI-ToF-MS)
- Analysis and characterization of asphaltenes adsorption on to transition metal oxide nanoparticles using UV-Vis, TGA, and DSC
- Surface-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (SALDI) analysis of adsorbed asphaltenes to determine asphaltenes structures
- Provided free academic support to students in Gen. Chem. and Org. Chem. through Chem Scholars Program
- Assisted in reviewing lecture material, guiding through practice problems, and clarifying complex concepts
Summary
Experienced researcher (Ph.D. +1 year) in Analytical and Polymer Chemistry.
Knowledgeable in a wide-range of instrumental analysis (UHPLC-MS, MALDI-MS, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, SAXS, Tensile, DMA, TGA, DSC, GPC, SANS) for trace analytes or bulk.
Skilled in various sample prep techniques for enrichment and separation (LLE, SPE, fractionation).
Consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic with proven-track record of presentations and publications, able to collaborate effectively within a team, and management of laboratory protocols and safety.
Several years of experience teaching and mentoring.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
Aug 2015 - Aug 2023
Louisiana State University – Department of Chemistry
Ph.D. · Chemistry · Baton Rouge, United States
Aug 2011 - May 2015
University of West Florida – Department of Chemistry
B.S. · Chemistry · Pensacola, United States
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