Dr. Eric Castro

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

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

  • Current 10 years and 6 months, since Dec 2015

    Independent contract editor (Chemistry and Materials Science)

    American Journal Experts

  • 2 years, Dec 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 months, Sep 2001 - Jun 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 months, Jan 2000 - Jun 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 years, 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 years and 10 months, Aug 1995 - May 1999

    Chemistry

    St. Olaf College

Sprachen

  • English

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • Spanish

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

  • German

    B1-B2 (Gute Kenntnisse)

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